• The Concept of Share Volume and Share Turnover [With Example]

    Share volume and share turnover are important measures of liquidity in the stock markets. Let us attempt to understand the meaning of the two in some detail. Share Volume: Share volume is a measure of the total number of shares traded over a period of time. To compute the daily volume in…

  • 6 Reasons Why Fixed Deposits Are A Must For Your Portfolio

    Fixed Deposits (FDs) with commercial banks earn you a fixed rate of interest throughout the tenure of the investment and are a must have for any portfolio. In this post I will discuss why fixed deposits with commercial banks should form an integral part of your portfolio.  The following are the advantages of Fixed…

  • Top 10 Personal Finance Tips

    Here is our list of the Top 10 Personal Finance Tips to help you save more and manage your finances better. 1. Compare bank FD rates before opening one. Before opening a fixed deposit (FD) account, compare the rates offered by different banks online. You would find that different banks offer different FD…

  • All That You Need To Know About Gold ETFs

    Gold ETFs are exchange traded funds that track and replicate the movement of gold in the physical markets. Here is a list of the 10 things you must know about Gold ETFs1. Gold Exchange Traded Funds are actively traded in the stock markets. Trading in Gold ETFs is similar to buying or…

  • Factors To Consider Before Investing In An IPO (Initial Public Offer)

    IPO’s (Initial Public Offer’s) can be an excellent investment opportunity for both retail and non-retail investors in the stock markets. Some of the IPO’s in the recent past have brought significant listing day gains for their investors i.e they have listed at a significant premium to their offer price. This however, does not mean…

  • What Are Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

    Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are securities that track the performance of a commodity (e.g Gold ETF) or an Index (broad-market like the NIFTY or sectoral like the Bank NIFTY) and are traded on a stock exchange. For example, an Exchange Traded Fund might try to replicate the performance of the NIFTY, by…

  • What Is The Nifty Midcap 50 Index?

    The Nifty Midcap 50 in a Stock Market Index designed to capture the movement of the top 50 most liquid ‘Midcap’ stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It is a Broad Market Index representing the various sectors of the economy. The following is the sectoral representation of the Midcap 50 Index…

  • Best Amul Ads of 2016 Featuring The Iconic Amul Girl [Part 2]

    In the Part 2 of this picture post series, we will be showcasing a few more of the best Amul Advertisements of the year 2016. Central to all Amul ads is the Amul Girl – a bubbly young Indian girl with blue hair and a half pony tied up.View Part 1 of…

  • Great Quotes By Warren Buffett

    Warren Buffett is widely considered by many as the most successful investor this century. In this post we revisit some of his greatest quotes. Never invest in a business you can’t understand.I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others…

  • Best Amul Ads of 2016 Featuring The Iconic Amul Girl [Part 1]

    In this picture post we will be showcasing some of the best Amul Advertisements of the year 2016. Central to all Amul ads is the Amul Girl – a bubbly young Indian girl with blue hair and a half pony tied up.  These ads, considered by many to be the best Indian…

  • What Is A Stock Market Index and What Does It Represent?

    A Stock Market Index like the Sensex or the Nifty is an indicator of the overall momentum of the market (or a specific sector of the market) i.e the direction in which the market is moving.  An Index is created by selecting stocks that are representative of the entire market or a…

  • Timing Is Important While Investing in Mutual Funds.

    A Mutual Fund is a professionally managed investment fund that pools money from a large number of investors and then invests them in a portfolio of securities in order to generate returns for an investor.  Of late Mutual Funds have been promoted a lot in the media and I have seen people…