What exactly is an all weather portfolio? Obviously, it is not a portfolio that will outperform under all conditions. That does not exist in reality. …
What are the characteristics of defensive stocks?
This is a statement we often use in our regular usage. If markets are volatile get into defensive stocks. If markets are difficult to understand, …
How to handle your portfolio if the Nifty falls by 15%?
When our portfolio shows a sharp correction, then the normal reaction of one of panic! For example, the index may down by just about 5% …
2018 the year gone by
Year 2018 has been a tumultuous and action-packed year for the financial markets. Most of the key markets like the equity markets, bond markets and …
DOES MARKET CAP / GDP RATIO TELL ABOUT MARKET VALUATION
If you were to read analyst reports on market valuations, the most common measure is market P/E. Undervaluation and overvaluation does work quite well at …
HOW TO PLAY THE MARKET GAP UPS AND GAP DOWNS
One of the common terms you must have in markets quite often is a gap up or a gap down. Gaps are the space between …
HOW NORMAL SHARES DIFFER FROM DVR SHARES?
There was a lot of hype when the Differential Voting Rights (DVR) shares were first issued in the year 2008 by Tata Motors. Subsequently, other …
HOW ARE CAPITAL GAINS ON EQUITIES TAXED?
When you own equity shares, there are two kinds of incomes that are generated. Firstly, there are dividends that are earned by you on a …
Why risk and uncertainty are different in markets?
We often use the terms risk and uncertainty interchangeably. Most investors equate risk and uncertainty when it comes to investments. In reality, there is a …
8 services you must insist your broker to provide
So, you are finally planning to make your foray into equities and are planning to open your trading account and demat account with a broker. …