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Going for gold? Here’s how you can invest in the yellow metal
September 09, 2021 04:39 AM CEST| By AshishFrom time immemorial, gold has been used as the world’s currency of choice. Experts advise investors to include safe-haven gold in their investment portfolios to lower overall risk by using it as a hedge against political unrest and inflation.....
Five ideas to pick from entrepreneurs who sold their billion-dollar businesses
September 03, 2021 04:01 PM CEST| By AayushHighlights Entrepreneurship is suitable for high-risk takers who are ready to face the uncertainty of starting a business. Having a niche and delivering a high-quality product are some of the factors that need to be taken care of while starting.....
How trading differs from investing: Here are three deciding factors
August 27, 2021 05:04 PM CEST| By AayushHighlights Trading and investing are two different approaches to spot profitable opportunities in financial markets. The major difference between the two is that investing is generally a long-term game, while trading could be a short-term.....
How much salary does a finance major draw?
August 27, 2021 04:47 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaA finance major is one of the hardest courses to pursue. However, the hard work pays off once the course reaches completion since the salary offered in finance jobs is relatively higher than many other degrees. A finance graduate has an option to w.....
Decoding the difference between investing and speculating
August 23, 2021 11:30 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSeveral people unknowingly use the terms - investment and speculation - interchangeably. However, both these terms have a separate meaning in the world of finance. While it is understandable why investors mistake one to be the other, it is essentia.....
How are retail investors different from institutional investors?
August 22, 2021 11:00 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Investors can broadly be categorised as institutional investors or retail investors. Retail investors generally participate in the market at an individual level with help from experts and investment advisors. Institutional investors.....
7 best ways to maximise profit using a diversified portfolio
August 21, 2021 04:30 PM CEST| By AshishThe importance of a well-diversified investment portfolio should never be undervalued in any market condition. While the bulls are driving the market, investors are assured of high returns. But the situation changes when bears weigh on the market s.....
A quick guide to investing in earnings season
August 20, 2021 07:53 AM CEST| By AshishHighlights Earnings season is considered as one of the most critical periods during a financial year for stock markets. During this period, publicly traded companies release their quarterly reports. The significance of the financial reports ca.....
How is cost-pull inflation different from demand-pull inflation?
August 18, 2021 07:39 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaInflation is seldom received with welcoming arms as it is often taken as an indication of the economy going haywire. However, rising levels of inflation can often just be a warning signal, and in some specific instances, inflation can even act as a.....
10 personal finance hacks that can change your life
August 13, 2021 04:00 PM CEST| By AshishHighlights Personal finance can be a tricky subject for those who lack financial discipline in their life. People who lack financial discipline in life end up adding stress to their life. Maintaining healthy finances just requires a prop.....
Can investments in IPO help you earn big?
August 06, 2021 04:00 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The stock market has seen a slew of companies offering IPOs in the recent times. IPO of a firm with high growth potential is a medium for its investors to grow their capital. Make the right match and earn big, you must base your .....
A look at a few leading Sectors for long term investment
August 06, 2021 03:57 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAmerican billionaire investor Charlie Munger once said - waiting helps as an investor since many people just can't stand to wait. The amount of success achieved in investing is directly proportional to the period of investment. Extended investment .....
Credit Card Myths You Should Know About
August 05, 2021 03:14 PM CEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Credit cards can help you manage your cash flow, build your credit rating so you can qualify for other financial products. There are over 62.8 million credit cards issued across the UK. The credit card allows a card holder to spe.....
Looking to chalk out a profitable portfolio? Here are three ways
August 05, 2021 04:20 AM CEST| By AshishA well-diversified investment portfolio plays a critical part in any investor’s success. It is essential to know how to determine an asset allocation which matches your goals and risk appetite. Thus, investors can build portfolios employing .....
How to de-risk your pension savings?
August 04, 2021 03:36 PM CEST| By Kamalika GhoshMaintaining a comfortable lifestyle with the same standard of living after retirement is among the most important financial goals of people. Pension schemes are the best long-term investments to secure your future and have a comfortable life post-r.....
Looking to boost portfolio returns? Here are five simple strategies
August 04, 2021 04:13 AM CEST| By AshishAll investors look for ways to maximise their portfolio returns. However, getting best returns is not only about finding and purchasing best assets. Bear v.....
What is the over 80s Pension?
August 02, 2021 09:13 AM CEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Everyone over 80 of age in the UK is entitled to pension of £4,000 a year. Over 100,000 retirees in this bracket have not claimed state pension payment yet, as per some reports. The pension is taxable and may affect your ov.....
What investors need to know before placing a stop-loss order?
August 02, 2021 04:07 AM CEST| By AshishStop-loss is a widely used term in the stock market, which refers to an order placed with a broker to buy or sell a security when it reaches a certain price. Investors place a stop-loss order when they expect stock prices to move against their expe.....
Are you an investor or a speculator? Here’s the difference between the two
July 30, 2021 04:47 AM CEST| By AshishThe core rule followed by investors and traders globally is to earn a maximum profit from transactions done in the market. However, the levels of risks taken by investors and speculators differ. The level of risk and probability of failure is rela.....
What is meant by bottom-up investing? Should you go for it?
July 28, 2021 04:19 AM CEST| By AshishInvesting is generally divided into two broad approaches. While the first one considers various macroeconomic factors such as the gross domestic product, and geopolitical situation, the second one analyses the performance of a company or its shares.....