Investing
RBI Retail Direct Platform
Ever wondered how to invest in government securities directly without any intermediary? In this blog, we’ll uncover how you can do this at no cost with a platform launched by India’s central bank. Retail Direct Platform The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched an online platform in October 2021, the RBI Retail Direct Platform. The […]
Top Investors In India And Their Portfolios
India is a growing country that has witnessed an increase in investment activities and a growing number of investors. Assets under Management (AUM) of Mutual Funds is growing by double digits, and demat accounts in India cross the ten crores mark. The tale of India is being told by these metrics. In this blog, we […]
Performance Of IPOs Launched In 2023
The Indian markets have performed exceptionally well in calendar year 2023. All major sectors are in green, and broader indices like Nifty 50 and Sensex gave more than 18% returns. There were 234 IPOs launched in calendar year 2023, 176 SME, and 58 mainboard IPOs. In this blog, we will uncover the top IPOs launched […]
Asset Management Companies (AMC) in India
If you are looking forward to beginning your journey in mutual funds and are not familiar with the term AMC or Asset Management Company, you have come across the right place! What is AMC? AMC stands for Asset Management Company. AMCs are financial institutions that manage and invest funds on their client’s behalf through pooled […]
Decoding Hedge Funds In India – Types, Advantages And Distinctions
Hedge Funds are attractive, yet often misunderstood financial products. In our today’s blog, we will learn about these funds and understand what place they hold in the investment landscape. What are Hedge Funds? Hedge funds are investment funds that pool capital from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors. These funds are managed by professional fund […]
Best Alternatives To Fixed Deposits
Tired of investing in FDs, and looking for another option to invest? FDs are the most preferred choice for risk-averse investors in India. They are convenient, simple to understand, and safe….wait, are they really safe? It may or may not. After the recent fiasco of Yes Bank and PMC Bank, it can be understood that […]
Risk Management In Trading: Meaning, Uses, and Strategies
First, we need to understand what is risk and the factors that create risk in the stock market before we learn about risk management. In mathematical terms, risk is measured by standard deviation. It is a standardised measure of variation from the mean whether upside or downside. However, traders are more concerned about downside deviation. […]
What Is An IPO Mutual Fund? Should You Invest?
Recently, there have been a lot of new IPOs in Indian markets that have given stellar listing gains to investors. However, the better the potential IPO, the lesser the chances of getting an allotment for Retail Investors. Don’t worry; we will be discussing how you can invest in an Initial Public Offering (IPOs) via the […]
What Is Nifty 50? How To Invest In It?
You must have heard these statements: “Nifty hits a new high, Nifty crashes 500 points”… You must be wondering: What exactly is Nifty 50? What is it, what happens if it rises or falls, and how do I invest in it? We will unwind all these questions in this blog. The Nifty 50 is an […]
SIP in Stocks vs SIP in Mutual funds?
Which can be a better choice? To choose between SIP in stocks and SIP in mutual funds, first we need to understand the fundamentals of mutual funds, stocks, and SIP. Check out this blog to get answers to all your questions. What is a Mutual Fund? It’s a pooled investment fund overseen by a professional […]
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