The National Stock Exchange (NSE) started trading in the equities segment (Capital Market segment) on November 3, 1994. Within a short span of 1 year became the largest exchange in India in terms of volumes transacted. Various products are traded on the Capital Markets. Segments viz., Equity shares, Preference shares, Warrants, Debentures, Exchange traded Funds,…
Details“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.” – Benjamin Franklin “Compound interest is the world’s greatest discovery.” – Albert Einstein “In case you earn Rs20,000 per month, do you know how many years it will take you to become a crorepati? Not 10 or 20, but 50 years!” Have you heard Amitab Bachchan…
DetailsHave you ever experienced the following scenario: You buy 1 kg of apples at Rs 100 per kg, only to find out they were available at Rs 80 per kg just a few feet away? Aren’t you disappointed at having to pay more for the same quality of apples? The same also applies to stocks.…
DetailsUnknown facts about Tata Group.. 1. In general, about 66% of the profits of Tata Group go to charity (Tata Trust). Each Tata Group company channels more than 4 percent of its operating income to the trusts without any fuss or publicity.. (Its MOTHER of all charity) 2. Tata group was the first to start…
DetailsDefinition of NCD NCDs refer to Non Convertible Debentures. They are considered one of the best debt options for the purpose of investments. Non-convertible debentures are used as tools to raise long-term funds by companies through a public issue. To compensate for this drawback of non-convertibility, lenders are usually given a higher rate of return…
DetailsAs you all know Government of India has come out with Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme. Some of the benefits of investing in SGB are:- Safest :- Zero risk of handling physical gold Earn Interest :- 2.75% assured interest per annum on the initial investment Tax Benefits :- No TDS applicable on interest. Indexation benefit if bond is…
DetailsMost of us might be investing in mutual funds for some time now. However, the possibility of underperformance of your scheme may be worrying you. This issue need to be addressed to ensure peace of mind. Few tips can help in getting higher returns in mutual funds. Even if you are investing in top performing mutual funds schemes,…
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A stock buy-back is exactly what it says it is–a company buying back its own shares. Investors love it. For several reasons. First, to be effective a buy-back has to be at more than the market value. So investors gain. Second, the announcement of a buy-back is enough to send the stock up in the market,…
DetailsThe recent past has seen the development of a new field in investing that blends economic decision making with psychology in order to understand individual as well as collective financial behaviour. Investors and traders alike get lost in myriad illusions created by the mind that is a big stumbling block for making wise investing or trading…
DetailsHere is a quick test to determine your Investment Quotient (IQ). Stock A at Rs.100 has a 7% chance of dropping below Rs.100 in the next five years. Stock B at Rs.200 has a 93% chance of gaining from this price level in the next five years. Which is a safer investment bet–Stock A or Stock B?…
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