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10 basic terms you must learn before crypto trading
September 10, 2021 12:02 PM BST| By Priya BhandariCryptocurrency is the newest investment rage across the world, which is very popular with the younger people. Skyrocketing prices of cryptocurrencies are surely fascinating for new investors, but they should be aware of the risk before investing. .....
Market capitalisation and market value: what’s the difference?
September 09, 2021 08:00 PM BST| By Akanksha VashishtTwo terminologies that newbie investors often mistake for each other are market capitalisation and market value. However, as one spends time investing, the difference between the two terminologies quickly becomes apparent. Typically, investors giv.....
Going for gold? Here’s how you can invest in the yellow metal
September 09, 2021 03:39 AM BST| 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 03:01 PM BST| 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 04:04 PM BST| 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 03:47 PM BST| 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 10:30 AM BST| 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 10:00 PM BST| 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 03:30 PM BST| 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 06:53 AM BST| 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 06:39 AM BST| 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.....
How inflation can influence your personal finance
August 15, 2021 05:20 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Recently, the Bank of England reported that it had left current base rate on hold at just 0.1%. The central bank projected that inflation would to rise temporarily to 4%. The economic recovery, linked to easing Covid restriction, h...
5 habits you should follow while trading in penny stocks
August 13, 2021 04:22 PM BST| By AbhijeetHIGHLIGHTS Many people look forward to investing in penny stocks, irrespective of the risks You should remain a quick decision maker when it comes to buy or sell A person should never try to replicate others’ success in stock markets A .....
10 personal finance hacks that can change your life
August 13, 2021 03:00 PM BST| 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.....
How climate crisis can affect your personal finance
August 10, 2021 11:21 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The new IPCC report on the climate crisis is 'code red for humanity' as climate is changing in unprecedented and irreversible ways. In addition to affecting the environment, climate change also influences the personal finance of househo.....
Where should you invest with UK savings rate falling?
August 09, 2021 12:51 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshThe saving rates in the United Kingdom are falling tremendously and making things worse for savers. Recently, the Bank of England reported that interest rates were continuing to fall to a new low and it had left current base rate at just 0.1%. Prov.....
Why you shouldn’t have too much gold in your portfolio
August 07, 2021 03:00 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshGold has been valuable for over thousands of years and has been used as a medium of exchange before money was introduced. Even after its introduction, every country, before 1971, used to value its currency based on a fixed gold weight. For example,.....
Why do some investors prefer dividends over long-term capital gains?
August 06, 2021 04:29 PM BST| By AbhijeetSummary Some investors always function by estimating a set rate of return Others look for opportunities in dividend paying stocks and high-return assets People invested in dividend paying shares often end up with double bonanza On the contrar.....
Can investments in IPO help you earn big?
August 06, 2021 03:00 PM BST| 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 02:57 PM BST| 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 .....