Month: June 2022

The learning curve for managing finances is typically characterised by a lot of hits and misses, with some mistakes resulting in considerable financial losses. Women have a more difficult road since gender stereotypes and patriarchal views make it arduous for them to master the ropes of personal finance. Because of gendered norms, women often struggle …

Decoding Money management and Investment decision making for the women of today Read More »

When it comes to investment options in India, you can be spoilt for choice. Fixed-income instruments, market-linked avenues, long-term plans, short-term plans, alternate investment avenues– you name it, and you can find it. It thus becomes important to know all your options based on your risk profile to create a portfolio that is well-diversified, ensuring …

Best short-term investment options in India – Everything you need to know Read More »

Exchange traded funds are investment instruments having the most sought-after attributes of both stocks and mutual funds. While mutual funds are famous for the diversification benefit they provide, shares remain a hot property because they are highly liquid and can be freely traded. Exchange-traded funds get you the best of both these worlds, i.e., they …

What is an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? How do ETFs work? Read More »

Stock investing is perceived as an opportunity to grow wealth in a lesser span of time than traditional instruments of investment. The stock market entices people with limitless opportunities to generate wealth, both in the long term and in the short term. After all, how many individuals do you know who turned into millionaires by …

How to invest in stocks in 6 steps? Read More »

2021 was wrecked by the Coronavirus-led pandemic that jolted even the strongest of economies. But there was a beacon that shone brightly in the financial markets – and the year became synonymous with it. Year 2021 has come to be known as the year of IPOs. Many home-grown startups and some very popular companies such …

Why investing in a Smallcase may be a better strategy than IPO investing Read More »

Even those who do not regularly trade in the stock market are aware of how volatile it is. The uncertainty in the movement of share prices leads to a certain level of risk that all investors must undertake. To ensure that the buyers and sellers take their promises (of buying and selling) seriously, and a …

What is the new margin rule on selling stocks Read More »

The stock market is known for volatility and players expect markets to be volatile. In fact, the concept of the stock market itself is largely driven by the idea of capitalizing on the short-term and long-term fluctuations in stock prices. However, what if this volatility goes beyond the controllable range and results in erratic movements …

Why do stocks hit the lower circuit and how do sell/buy stocks which have hit the lower circuit? Read More »

If you’re a salaried individual in the early or middle stages of your career, there are chances that you’ve heard about investing in the stock market. Depending on your context, hearsay can be varied – that stock markets can make one very rich, or that the stock market is like gambling and you can end …

8 Facts that Prove the Importance of Stock Investing Read More »

If you have money that you are looking to invest in the stock market, traditional wisdom would throw up a ‘Purchase and Hold’ strategy. Here, you can purchase the stocks and hold on to them for some time, ranging from weeks, months to years. Short-term trading refers to the strategy where one holds the stocks …

How can we master short-term trading? What are the risks associated with it? Read More »

The most common debate in the equity space is ‘Investing vs. Trading’. Both terms – investing and trading – are often used interchangeably by individuals; however, they are two different concepts. While the ultimate goal is profit-making, time is the key factor differentiating investing and trading. But what exactly is investing, and who is an …

Confused between investing vs. trading? Clear your doubt here! Read More »