A stock broker is the middleman between you and the stock exchange. An individual cannot directly buy or sell shares from the stock exchange. You need to open a trading account with a...
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Demat Account Meaning
Demat Account is used to store shares you buy in electronic form. Just like your Savings Bank account stores money in electronic form, Demat account holds your shares and other financial...
Asian Paints vs Berger Paints: Stock Returns
The Paint sector has performed very well in the last couple of years in India, inspite of economic slowdown that has affected most other sectors. Asian Paints has been one of the best...
Bear Market Meaning and Example
A bear market begins when the stock market falls drastically. A minor fall in stock prices is called a ‘correction’, whereas when a severe fall occurs over a long period of...
What is a Stock Exchange: Definition
A stock exchange is a place where people meet to buy and sell shares. It provides a secure platform for buyers and sellers from all over the world, to buy and sell shares of companies that...
LTP Meaning in stock market
LTP or ‘Last Traded Price’ is the price at which the last order was executed between a buyer and a seller. For example: you buy a share of ‘ICICI Securities’ and the...
What is Intraday Trading in share market?
Intraday Trading is buying and selling of shares on the same day. This type of trading is also called as ‘Day Trading’. In India, any share that you buy after the market opens...
BlueChip Meaning: What is Blue Chip Share?
If you have someone in your circle of friends who invests in the stock market, the common advice you’d get is “Buy a Blue Chip Stock”. But ask “What is a Blue Chip...
“My worst investment” Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Recently, in an informative interview with Economic Times, one of India’s most successful investors Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – said something that really stood out. The ace investor...
Stock market is the best business in the world!
Stock market is the best business in the world. Here’s why: Initial investment to start your business is negligible. Everyone has a mobile phone. Additionally, you would need a demat...