Investing
FD (Fixed Deposit) vs Stocks: Which is the better investment option?
Where to invest? How much to invest? Should I go with investing in stocks, or should I go with bank fixed deposits? These questions commonly arise whenever you have an ample amount of money and you are economical. In this blog, we will explore the difference between investing in stocks and fixed deposits. Before we […]
What is Asset Under Management (AUM) in Mutual Funds
Before learning about AUM, let us know a little about AMCs. AMC stands for Asset Management Company and manages and operates the mutual funds. It pools money from retail and institutional investors and invests that fund in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments. AMCs have dedicated research teams and fund managers […]
What is Debt Mutual Funds: Invest in the Best Debt Funds in India
What are Debt Mutual Funds? Debt mutual fund is a category of mutual fund that invests in fixed-income instruments such as Corporate and Government bonds, commercial papers, treasury bills, state development bonds, etc. (T-bills are short-term debt instruments or money market instruments that the government of India issues. These are generally given for 91 days, […]
How does the Price of Oil affect the Stock Market?
Oil prices can significantly impact the stock market and are closely inter-related. Oil is an important commodity that contributes to the growth or downfall of an economy and is extensively applied in various industries. Oil prices are defined by a complex interplay of supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical events, production decisions by major oil-producing countries, […]
How Interest Rate Changes Affect the Stock Market
What is Interest Rate? Interest rate is defined as the price that you pay when you borrow money from someone or it can also be known as income that you earn on your investments like bonds, FDs, and government securities. We will talk about interest rates in the context of lending and borrowing money. Interest rates […]
Types of Investment in the Stock Market
You earn money and you save money, then you get an option to channel your savings in an organised manner. These are called investments. Investments should be based on your desired goal i.e.; emphasis should be on goal-based planning. Goals can be anything marriage, foreign tour, emergency fund, retirement plans or buying a house. Only […]
Is It Better To Buy Stocks When The Market Is Up Or Down?
It is technical to decide the right time as to when to buy a stock. Your investment’s chances to perform well depend on when you enter the market. Well, when we talk about stock buying, the first question that comes to our mind is whether to buy a stock in a bull run or a […]
Fibonacci Retracement: Complete Guide on How to Use and Strategy
The origin of the Fibonacci series can be traced back to the ancient Indian mathematic scripts. This series was first introduced by an Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, who was also known as Fibonacci. He lived from the late 12th century to the 13th century. His seminal work, “Liber Abaci” (The Book of Calculation), which […]
What is ATR (Average True Range): Calculation, Advantages & Disadvantages Of ATR
In our previous blogs, we have discussed about stocks and technical analysis. For reference, here are some insights into technical analysis. Technical Analysis Technical analysis is a method of analysing financial markets and making trading or investment decisions based on the historical price. It is primarily focused on studying past price movements and chart patterns […]
Why It Is Essential To Teach Your Children About Saving And Investing
According to the Pew Analyzed Census Bureau data, only 24% of adults are financially independent before age 22, to that of 32% in 1980. Most adults today complain that they were, never taught about financial independence in schools or at home. It is because of this reason, they struggled with their finances in the later […]
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