Category: Investment

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)

    A Comprehensive Guide to Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)

    Imagine sipping your favorite drink somewhere in Europe while your money works for you in India. The Indian stock market has grown tremendously over time. In fact, Bloomberg noted a 270% rally in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), designating it as a leading stock performer. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the meaning of…

  • Why Investors Should Know About Basket Order?

    Why Investors Should Know About Basket Order?

    What is Basket Order? Manually executing multiple trades in a go can result in a lot of slippages and might often lead to losses in the long term. What if I told you that there is a feature which can help you place multiple orders in a single click? Well, its possible with a feature…

  • The Investor’s Guide to Stop-Loss

    The Investor’s Guide to Stop-Loss

    Investing in the stock market can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with its risks. One of the most essential tools for managing these risks is the stop-loss order. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting, understanding how stop-loss works and how to use it effectively can help you protect your investments…

  • The Importance of Diversification in Investments

    The Importance of Diversification in Investments

    “We all know the saying, ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,’ but have you ever thought about how it applies to your investments?” This wisdom from Warren Buffett rings true for every investor. By diversifying your investments, you can minimize the risk of loss and optimize your returns. Think of it as spreading…

  • Key notes to ensure safety before opening an online demat account

    Key notes to ensure safety before opening an online demat account

    Demat account is an account used for holdings securities like shares, mutual funds, sovereign gold bonds, place order for IPO etc. These accounts are provided by depositories. There are 2 depositories in India namely NSDL and CDSL which are controlled by SEBI. Central Depositories Services India Ltd. (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) are both government registered share depositories…

  • Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond and everything you need to know about how to invest in it

    Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond and everything you need to know about how to invest in it

    Sovereign Gold Bonds also known as SGB were launched by Government of India in November 2015, under Gold Monetisation Scheme. Under this scheme, the issues were made open for subscription in tranches by RBI in consultation with GOI. Sovereign Gold Bonds as the name suggests are bonds based on gold market backed by Government of…

  • The Game of Compounding & Timing for Mutual Funds

    The Game of Compounding & Timing for Mutual Funds

    “Forget about timing the market, it doesn’t work. You will lose money. Invest for the long haul and then sit back and wait — the market always goes up in the long run.” – Paul Farrell Often we hear investment experts say that it is better to invest time in the market instead of timing…

  • Everything you need to know before investing in Foreign Exchange

    Everything you need to know before investing in Foreign Exchange

    Do you know which asset is traded the most or the liquid one? If you are thinking about stocks, then wait, stocks or any other stock market instruments cannot match the volume and liquidity quotient of forex trading or to be specific currency trading. In this article, we will talk about currency trading in India,…

  • Common Mistakes to avoid when opening a Demat account online

    Common Mistakes to avoid when opening a Demat account online

    In 1996, SEBI eased the hassle of trading and introduced an online demat account, allowing individual retail investors to trade directly with the help of a mediator, but online. The awareness of investing money is growing rapidly. Call It global influence or influencers’ impact, more and more people are drawn towards investing in financial products.…

  • Top Reasons to Consider Investing in the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

    Top Reasons to Consider Investing in the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

    Gold has always been considered a safe haven for all investors. If you just ask your parents or grandparents, you will realise that they have always purchased gold not only as jewelleries but also for investment purposes. However, holding physical gold is a tedious job. There are a lot of threats and risks of having…