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Investing essentials
Looking to boost portfolio returns? Here are five simple strategies
August 04, 2021 03:13 AM BST| 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 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.....
Does it make sense to invest only in dividend stocks?
August 01, 2021 12:16 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshInvesting in dividend stocks or dividend yield stocks is a common practice of investors. Companies which pay regular dividends to its investors are much in demand as they make investors their partners in the profits they earn. Dividends are a part .....
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.....
Planning to invest? Keep track of these economic indicators
July 27, 2021 11:25 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Economic indicators can be used to better understand the economy and map out its future pace of growth. Using indicators such as GDP and relevant data on output can help investors view the market beyond just a set of graphs. GDP growth.....
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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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 .....
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 .....
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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.....
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...
Four famous commodity experts whose opinion matters
July 16, 2021 07:36 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Analysts actively evaluate and give their recommendations to buy or sell or hold a stock On a broader scale, there are two types of analysts – buy-side and sell-side. Buy side analysts research companies to zero in on investment .....
A snapshot of the Alternative Investment Market
July 09, 2021 07:28 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The AIM is a sub-market of the LSE that was launched with the aim to help small and medium-sized companies. Initially in 1995, only 10 companies were listed on the AIM with approximately £82 million of market capitalisation......
Why should one invest in penny stocks?
July 07, 2021 02:25 AM BST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Despite the considerable risk, penny stocks have the potential to generate a massive profit at a faster rate. Investing in penny stocks gives one an option to add niche businesses in one’s portfolio that could have substantial pot.....
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Why should you become debt-free before starting long-term investments?
July 05, 2021 04:20 PM BST| By AbhijeetSummary People often consider a mix of assets for building a desirable retirement corpus Other than retirement, a person has to make arrangements for a number of things Investing for the long-term requires a disciplined plan with which you.....
