Over the years, precious metals have carved a niche in the financial market. Gold demand increases when volatility increases in the market or an economic crisis emerges. From an investment perspective, the price of the yellow metal soars whenever the stock market faces a bloodbath. For investors, gold is a safe haven to perk their …
Currency is a separate asset class that gives opportunities to earn profit in the short term. But like any other business, currency trading involves risk. Anyone who wants to enter the realm of currency trading needs to understand the risks involved. The primary type of risk involved with currency is foreign exchange risk. Foreign currencies …
In October 2021, NIFTY reached an all-time high at 18,640 points. The stock market was buoyant. Easy monetary policies, low-interest rates, and FPI drove the global stock market to new heights. Some mutual funds, like SBI Small Cap and Union Small Cap, generated 100 percent returns. The market was overvalued, and it was easy to …
You might have come across Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) while going through the news. Now you must be wondering what it is and why RBI has introduced this additional tool for absorbing liquidity, right? Well, read through with us to know all about SDF. Introduced by RBI w.e.f 08-Apr-22, SDF is a liquidity tool that …
The US stock market remains one of the top choices for Indian investors. The US stock exchanges are the homes of some global technology leaders and multinational businesses, creating great investing opportunities. Moreover, the low correlation between the Indian and the US equity market makes it an exciting proposition for investors. If it has piqued …
The US market remains the top choice for Indian investors when exploring international investment opportunities. The stock exchanges in the USA are the home of some of the largest corporations and global technology giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. Investing in the US market allows Indian investors to diversify portfolios beyond Indian stocks and amplify …
Options traders usually trade in ‘lots’. But if you are a beginner, the word may sound foreign to you. So, before participating in F&O trading, let’s clear all doubts regarding lot size. Futures and options trading is unlike stock trading. F&Os are derivatives that derive their values from the underlying stocks, ETFs, or commodities. Futures and …
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is used as a retirement and tax planning instrument. It is mandatory for all employees earning more than Rs 15,000 a month and working in an organisation with more than 20 employees to contribute to EPF. Is EPF interest tax-free? Earlier, the interest earned on EPF was tax-free. However, in …
Millennial investors have significantly shifted from traditional savings options to share investment. They are willing to take more risks for more returns. There has been a surge in new investors in the past few years. Thanks to technology, stock market investments are no longer the realm of experts. While we are all going to have …
As the name suggests, alternative investment differs from conventional investment instruments. Usually, non-institutional and HNI investors invest in alternative funds as the investment amount is high. Even if you are a budding investor, learning about the alternative investment funds in India will help you understand the market better. Let’s begin by asking, ‘what is an …
