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Muhurat Trading Muhurat trading is a type of trading activity that takes place in the Indian stock market during the opening hours of the market. It is a popular trading strategy among Indian investors, particularly retail investors, who often engage in muhurat trading to speculate on the price of stocks just after the market opens. […]

Common Stock Common stock, also known as ordinary stock, represents the ownership of a corporation shared by its shareholders. Shareholders own common stock in proportion to their ownership percentage in the corporation. Key Features of Common Stock: Ownership: Common stock represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders with certain rights, including voting, receiving dividends, and […]

The word “unsubscribed” is an adjective that describes a person who has stopped subscribing to a particular service or publication. It is derived from the verb “unsubscribe.” Example usage: The customer unsubscribed from the email list. The magazine received a high number of unsubscribes this month. The company’s subscription service has a low unsubscribe rate. […]

Quarterly Results Quarterly results are financial statements prepared by a company to provide investors and creditors with an overview of its financial performance for each quarter of the fiscal year. They typically include the following financial statements: Balance Sheet: Summarizes the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at the end of the quarter. Income Statement: Shows […]

Secondary Market The secondary market is a market where financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives, are traded between investors. It is also known as the over-the-counter (OTC) market. Key Features of the Secondary Market: Intermediaries: Investors in the secondary market typically trade through intermediaries, such as banks and broker-dealers. Price Discovery: The secondary […]

Top Gainers The top gainers for the day are: 1. iShares Semiconductor ETF (IXVL): +15.1% Strong demand for semiconductors due to ongoing supply chain constraints and increasing demand from electric vehicles (EVs). 2. RHGreene Technologies Inc. (RHGN): +12.3% Healthcare technology company specializing in remote patient monitoring and virtual care. Recent partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital […]

Sure, here’s the difference between “year to date” (YTD) and “year-to-date”: Year-to-date (YTD) refers to a period of time from the beginning of the current year up to the present date. It’s often used to track progress or performance over time compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date (YTD) formula:YTD = [Sum of values […]

Definition: The money market is a specialized financial market where short-term debt securities are traded. These securities are typically traded for maturities of one year or less and are used by banks and other financial institutions as a way to manage their liquidity and interest rates. Key Features: Short-term securities: Money market instruments include Treasury […]

Insider Trading Insider trading is the practice of trading financial instruments based on non-public information about a company that has been provided by an insider. Insiders are individuals who have access to private information about a company, such as its employees, officers, and directors. Types of Insider Trading: Simple Insider Trading: Trading based on non-public […]

Definition: A margin call is a notification from a brokerage firm to a client requesting additional funds to cover a margin loan. Margin loans are loans that investors borrow money from their brokerage firm to purchase securities. Purpose: To maintain the required margin ratio: Margin requirements are typically 50% for most securities. If the value […]