The stock market moves in cycles. Like good times don’t last forever, bull markets are often followed by bear phases, where stock prices fall sharply and investor confidence takes a hit. For Indian traders—especially those new to the market—bei
Every financial year, many people rush to invest in tax-saving products at the last minute. Often, these choices are based on urgency, not strategy. While saving tax is important, it should not be your only goal. Smart tax planning can help you save
To invest in shares, you must have both a Demat account and a trading account. These accounts work together and make stock market investing possible. But there’s a catch — they come with several charges. If you don’t keep track, these costs can
Midcap stocks often stay in the background while large and small caps grab attention. But right now, many investors are wondering if these companies, sitting comfortably between the two extremes, are ready to shine. With economic activity picking up
Extreme stock market volatility often means periods of unusually sharp & unpredictable movement of benchmark indices or specific stocks due to any unexpected triggers –generally big Federal/Presidential or even influential state election outcom
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
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
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
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
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