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 Five ways to improve your financial literacy

Five ways to improve your financial literacy

July 22, 2021 02:14 PM PDT| By Ashish

Financial 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?

Money market vs capital market: How do the two impact investors?

July 21, 2021 06:17 PM PDT| By Ashish

Summary 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?

Is the sun shining on solar farm investments?

July 21, 2021 02:46 PM PDT| By Daniel Paul Johns

Summary 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 to become financially independent through investing

How to become financially independent through investing

July 18, 2021 07:49 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

In 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...

 Why should one invest in penny stocks?

Why should one invest in penny stocks?

July 06, 2021 06:25 PM PDT| By Sonal Sinha

Summary 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.....

 Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?

Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?

June 27, 2021 06:45 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Rhodium is a precious, highly reflective, corrosion resistant metal, primarily mined as a by-product of palladium, platinum, or nickel mining. The metal finds application in automotive catalytic converters to reduce toxic gas emissions......

 What sectors should I invest in 2021?

What sectors should I invest in 2021?

June 25, 2021 08:20 AM PDT| By Suhita Poddar

Sector-specific investment is a focused style of money invested in which companies from a single segment of the economy is selected for investment. It helps to diversify the portfolio and manage risk. However, investment return depends upon the per.....

 Where is the largest deposit of lithium? Will we run out of lithium?

Where is the largest deposit of lithium? Will we run out of lithium?

June 25, 2021 12:51 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Lithium is extensively used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, used to power electric vehicles. Growing popularity and government focus on electric vehicles amid climate change have skyrocketed the demand for this silvery-wh.....

 Why shouldn’t you buy penny stocks?

Why shouldn’t you buy penny stocks?

June 24, 2021 08:05 PM PDT| By Sonal Sinha

Summary Penny stocks trade at a very low price with a small market capitalization and are generally preferred by investors with a high-risk appetite. Through penny stocks, investors can make massive gains and run the risk of making significant .....

 Factors That Matter When Calculating Funeral Insurance Costs

Factors That Matter When Calculating Funeral Insurance Costs

June 22, 2021 06:57 PM PDT| By Hannah Gilbert (Guest)

As people have become more aware of the high costs of funerals, they have started considering options like buying a funeral plan. The number of burial insurance policies being sold in the next five years is expected to grow from 2 million to 4 milli...

 What is Options Trading? What Are the Risks and Advantages Involved?

What is Options Trading? What Are the Risks and Advantages Involved?

June 21, 2021 01:09 AM PDT| By Sonal

Summary Options contract allows investors to buy or sell instruments at a pre-defined price over a specific period. Options trading is done for speculation and hedging risk. Options trading can help in making bigger profits than stock trading .....

 Buying a home? Are you being cautious enough?

Buying a home? Are you being cautious enough?

June 19, 2021 07:23 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Elon Musk has announced to sell his last remaining property located in the San Francisco Bay area.  The property market is brimming with a plethora of excited home buyers, competing fiercely to win the bidding war.  One shoul.....

 What exactly does OPEC do?

What exactly does OPEC do?

June 18, 2021 01:10 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The journey of the oil market amid this pandemic has been a wild ride, with crude oil experiencing both the boom-and-bust phases. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic-led global lockdowns forced cars, aeroplanes, and rail coaches to restrict movement......

 How to look for the best healthcare stocks?

How to look for the best healthcare stocks?

June 16, 2021 10:14 PM PDT| By Tripti Joshi

The Healthcare sector is vast and has many blue-chips as well as small players to select from in various sub-industries. Moreover, healthcare is a human necessity which means that the demand for healthcare services usually remains unchang.....

 What are platinum group metals and why are they in high demand?

What are platinum group metals and why are they in high demand?

June 15, 2021 07:46 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) is a group of six precious metals that have similar properties. PGMs are extensively used in medical applications, jewellery, electronic devices, and vehicle manufacturing to limit emissions. The demand for.....

 How good is gold as an inflation hedge asset?  

How good is gold as an inflation hedge asset?  

June 08, 2021 12:22 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Gold is extensively used as an inflation-hedge asset during economic downturns to protect investments. The short-term volatility in gold prices can degrade the value of gold, thus decreasing the value of an investment. Analysts also be.....

 What is an IPO? Why does a company go public?

What is an IPO? Why does a company go public?

June 03, 2021 09:19 PM PDT| By Chitranjan Kumar

Global equity markets witnessed a surge in the number of companies going public in 2021 despite concerns about the potential volatility from the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. In the first quarter of 2021, as many as 727 companies launched initia...

 Eyeing dividend stocks to invest? Basic facts to keep in mind

Eyeing dividend stocks to invest? Basic facts to keep in mind

May 30, 2021 11:54 PM PDT| By Ashish

Summary Dividend stocks are always in demand since these offer passive income to investors. There are several firms in the market that offer regular dividends to their investors. You can identify whether a firm is paying dividend regularly or .....

 5 Ways How Economy Impacts Stock Markets

5 Ways How Economy Impacts Stock Markets

May 24, 2021 10:54 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Stock market investors often make it a habit to keep track of changing economic trends. Economic indicators often foreshadow many of the stock market trends. While it may not be possible to predict the stock market developments at every step, econo.....

 5 Reasons to Worry About Growing Inflation Anxiety

5 Reasons to Worry About Growing Inflation Anxiety

May 21, 2021 09:52 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Inflations concerns among investors and experts have taken shape over the past few months. Fears are mounting that a strong post-COVID recovery could spur consumer spending and a resultant price increase in economies, like the US. At a time when i.....

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