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Futures Contracts 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: Cash-settled: Cash-settled […]

Consolidation 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: Full consolidation: Involves combining all assets, liabilities, and equity of the subsidiary with the parent company’s financial statements. […]

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: Sensitivity: The Sensex is […]

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: Numerical: A numerical rating is a numeric value assigned to an item to indicate its level of performance, quality, or […]

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: The 52-week […]

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: Last Traded Price (LTP): The most recent price at which a financial asset was traded. LTP Time: The time […]

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 […]

Certainly, here’s an explanation of “QIP Qualified Institutional Placement”: 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 […]

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: The 52-week […]