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A futures contract is a legally binding agreement to purchase or sell a specified asset at a specified price on a specified date in the future. Futures contracts are traded on organized Exchanges, such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Types of Futures Contracts: Features of Futures Contracts: […]

Consolidation is the process of combining smaller accounting units into a single set of financial statements. It is commonly used when a company controls a majority of another company, known as a subsidiary. Types of Consolidation: Reasons for Consolidation: Consolidation Procedures: Examples: Note: Consolidation is a complex accounting process that requires careful consideration of the […]

The Sensex (S&P Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index) is an index that tracks the performance of large and liquid Indian stocks. It is one of the most widely tracked stock market indices in India and is often seen as a barometer of the overall health of the Indian economy. Key features: Constituent companies: The Sensex […]

Rating is a numerical or ordinal measure of the quality, value, or performance of something. It is a subjective assessment of something, often based on a particular set of criteria or standards. Types of Ratings: Criteria for Rating: Examples of Ratings: Advantages: Disadvantages: FAQs

The 52-week low is a technical analysis indicator that calculates the lowest price a security has traded for in the past year. It is used to identify support levels and potential entry points for trades. Formula: 52-Week Low = The lowest price the security has traded for in the past 52 weeks Interpretation: Example: If […]

The last traded price (LTP) is a term used in finance to describe the most recent price at which a financial asset was traded. It is the latest price at which an asset changed hands. Definitions: Examples: Uses: Note: The LTP can be different for different markets and assets. For example, the LTP for a […]

The return on capital employed (ROCE) is a profitability metric that measures the company’s ability to generate profits from its investment in assets. It is calculated by dividing the net income for the period by the average invested capital. After that, the answer is expressed as a percentage. ROCE is a measure of the company’s […]

A ticker is a symbol used to track the price of a stock, commodity, or other asset in real time. It typically updates continuously with the latest quotes from the market, although the frequency and accuracy can vary. Tickers are often displayed on financial websites and apps, and can also be used to track prices […]

QIP Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP-QIP) is a term used in the Indian capital markets to describe a placement of securities to “qualified institutional buyers” (QIBs) through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) route. This is a specific category of exempt offer made in India under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations for Qualified […]

The 52-week high is a technical analysis indicator that calculates the highest price a security has reached in the past 52 weeks. It is used to identify potential support and resistance levels, and to gauge overall trend direction. Formula: 52-Week High = Highest price of the security in the past 52 weeks Interpretation: Example: If […]