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What investors need to know before placing a stop-loss order?
August 02, 2021 03:07 AM BST| 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 03:47 AM BST| 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.....
Can UK residents invest in NASDAQ stocks?
July 29, 2021 05:56 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary UK residents can invest in NASDAQ to diversify their portfolio and widen their growth prospects by entering the US stock market. Investments in NASDAQ can be made by taking help from a broker in investing in funds, and exchange-traded f.....
What is meant by bottom-up investing? Should you go for it?
July 28, 2021 03:19 AM BST| 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.....
What is Couch to Financial Fitness programme all about?
July 27, 2021 07:27 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Launched by MoneyHelper, Couch to Financial Fitness is an online programme to help people deal with the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The new programme is based on a similar platform called Couch to 5K, which aims at .....
Roth IRA: Is it the best way to invest money for your retirement years?
July 27, 2021 06:39 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshA Roth IRA is an individual retirement account to which you can contribute after-tax dollars and that can provide you with tax-free income and growth in retirement, while there are no current-year tax benefits. You can also withdraw the amount tax-.....
Low-risk or high-risk investment? Which one should you go for?
July 27, 2021 03:06 AM BST| By AshishSummary Risk is one of the fundamental attributes of any investment. However, not all investors can figure out the risk associated with an investment. They must also understand the difference between a low-risk and a high-risk investment. .....
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How to invest in dividend stocks in UK
July 26, 2021 06:56 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to generate a stream of stable income. Although higher dividend yield is considered favourable, dividend yield traps must be avoided. Dividend income may also get taxed. Dividend s.....
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Which are the six popular tech trends transforming our lives?
July 24, 2021 03:58 PM BST| By Team Kalkine Media‘It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.’ - Godfrey Reggio As the saying goes, human lives are greatly influenced by every evolution that takes place in the tech world. Technology gives us a new pace to race against .....
Thinking of investing in mutual funds? Here’s how to pick the right fund
July 23, 2021 03:48 PM BST| By AayushSummary An SIP is an investment technique wherein an investor does not try to time the market by waiting for a dip to buy. An index-based mutual fund basically tries to replicate the performance of its underlying index such as the ASX 200 in Au.....
Confused between shareholders and stakeholders? Here’s how they differ
July 23, 2021 04:12 AM BST| By AshishThe terms shareholder and stakeholder are used interchangeably in business environment. However, both have very different meanings when analysed closely in context of business environment. &n.....
Five ways to improve your financial literacy
July 22, 2021 10:14 PM BST| By AshishFinancial literacy has become a part and parcel of today’s life. Be it choosing the best retirement fund or stocks, financial knowledge plays a critical role. To put it simply, financial literacy is the foundation of one’s relationship .....
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Penny stocks investing: 5 factors to consider
July 22, 2021 10:11 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Penny stocks are cheaply priced stocks having a low market capitalisation Penny stock investing has risen in popularity in recent years due to its potential to give big returns, however, they are considered a very risky investment.....
Money market vs capital market: How do the two impact investors?
July 22, 2021 02:17 AM BST| By AshishSummary Investors and traders are expected to understand the difference between money and capital markets to make better investment decisions. While money markets are used for trading in short-term debt, capital markets are used for long-term l.....
Is the sun shining on solar farm investments?
July 21, 2021 10:46 PM BST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary A solar farm is a block of land with several ground-mounted solar tracking towers. Operating a solar farm can be simpler than operating a traditional farm as it reduces operational costs, particularly the cost of electricity. Although .....
How do I buy Exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the UK?
July 20, 2021 08:00 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The ETFs track the behavior and movement of commodities, sectors, indexes, or any other assets. The ETF categories may be classified into bond ETFs, industry ETFs, commodity ETFs, currency ETFs and inverse ETFs. ETFs provide the .....
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Should you invest in FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 shares?
July 19, 2021 03:26 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary FTSE 100 & FTSE 250 contain top 350 firms with the highest market capitalisation The combined market value of all the FTSE 250 companies is GBP410 million Only 5 FTSE 100 stocks have higher market cap than that of 250 firms c.....
Home buying: Who all can avail an offset mortgage
July 19, 2021 08:32 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary They are suitable for homeowners sitting on a significant amount of savings. Offset mortgages use the power of cash savings to reduce the interest on home loans. Offset mortgages aren’t offered by all lenders and they also have m.....
How to become financially independent through investing
July 19, 2021 03:49 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanIn the recently released Indian financial thriller series – Scam 1992 – the lead character, former Indian stockbroker Harshad Mehta (played by Bollywood actor Pratik Gandhi), goes on to say that the “stock market is such a well that...
Can you inherit shares in the UK?
July 17, 2021 03:39 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarInherited shares are stocks which individuals get through inheritance after the original investor or holder is dead. Inheritance refers to all or part of the assets of a person that are passed on to their loved once after they pass away. Inheritance...
