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Most of us open a trading account with a broker with the aim of becoming a successful investor and, perhaps, finding the next Eicher or Infosys. Share trading and investing is not just about knowledge and insights but lot more about specific psycholo

Today, there is an abundance of stockbrokers offering their premium services to individuals wanting to accumulate wealth through the financial markets. As such, it is vital to choose a good stockbroker who understands the investor’s financial goals

Small cap stocks excite many Indian investors. These companies may be young, niche, or just starting to scale. They are not as large as blue chips, yet they often grow faster. A small cap today could become a mid cap or even a large cap tomorrow. Tha

The equity bull rally between 2003 and 2008 and the subsequent crash were classic lessons in the art of investing. Most investors turned cautious when the Sensex touched 10,000 in 2006. From that point, the Sensex doubled by early 2008. The subsequen

When you are planning your long term goals, your obvious assumption will be to maximize returns. That is because returns have a compounding effect on your wealth. Over a longer period of time, this advantage gets accentuated. Check out the illustrati

Indian stock markets are currently in a state of flux. Domestic growth is slowing and earnings growth has not been up to the mark. NBFCs have been facing liquidity problems. On top of that, the global trade war is a reality, China is slowing down and

Penny stocks often catch the eye of new and adventurous investors. The low price tag gives the impression that they’re affordable, and the potential for massive returns seems exciting. But before diving in, it’s worth taking a closer look. The

The Volatility Index (VIX) has been part off stock market analysis for the last decade. You must have noticed that the Nifty goes up when the VIX is low (below 15) and it tends to go down sharply when the Nifty is above 22. While there is no sanctity

Many investors, especially those seeking stable returns, often weigh their options between fixed deposits (FDs) and debt mutual funds. With interest rates fluctuating and inflation remaining a key concern, it’s worth taking a closer look at how bot

In a way, investing myths are perpetuated over the years; partly by history and partly by your conditioning. There are some popular myths that almost all traders and investors appear to be victims of. Let us look at 6 such popular myths about investi

Mutual fund investment is a great way to enhance your wealth, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. With investors getting more aware of how factors such as expense ratios affect compounding, many investors raise the question: Whether they are get

One of the standard question you will counter at any meeting with investors is “Where do you see the Sensex after 1 year”. You obviously cannot say that you don’t have any idea because that would put off the investor. So you end up giving an am