What kind of returns one can expect in Stock Markets

We all are always very conservative and careful with our capital and why not it is our hard earned money. Very few of us (less than 2% of Populations) come to stock markets and the sole aim remains ‘to get better returns’. Talking about returns, we were always imbibed with the thought of saving money...

How to Select a Share broker in India

If you are planning to start dealing in stock market and looking for share broker, then you must look for the following points before signing up. 1. Registration with Exchange/Regulator Any broker can only offer stock broking services only after registration with Stock exchange and regulator, SEBI. Once registered with stock exchange it becomes the...

Ten Ways to Be a Trader NOT a Gambler

1. Trade based on the probabilities NOT the potential profits. 2. Trade small position sizes based on your account NEVER put your whole account at risk of ruin. 3. Trade a plan NOT emotions. 4. Always enter a trade with an edge that can be defined DO NOT trade with entries that are only opinions....

Best 3 in 1 Accounts from Stock Brokers Promoted by Banks

The brokerage platform offered by various entities promoted by banks generally offer 3 in 1 services. It offers 3 different linked accounts i.e. Trading Account, Demat Account and Bank Account as a combined pack. As such, the money not invested with bank keep lying in your bank account. In the same way, it may be...

Market Timings for Indian Stock Exchanges

Market Timings for Indian Stock Exchange are as follows. The Exchanges works on week days only i.e Monday to Friday and remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays apart from holidays declared by the Exchange. Pre-open session Order entry & modification Open : 09:00 hrs to 09:08 hrs with random closure in last one minute. Pre-open order matching...

Know more about Minimum brokerage clause

Whenever you are trading in stock market, you are paying a fee to your stock broker popularly known as ‘brokerage’. Traditionally brokers charge this brokerage as a percentage on the turnover value which normally ranges from 0.01% to 0.05 % for trading and 0.1% to 0.5% for delivery turnover. But when you agree with these...

Do You Know About CANSLIM Stock Picking Strategy

Few years back, I sustained a huge loss in stock market and the reason was very simple – I made a mistake in selecting the stock for my portfolio, the result was the price of the shares got slashed in the market and due to liquidity crunch and also because of the fear whether the...

Introduction to Different Term Insurance Riders

Insurance companies offer different types of riders and people remain confused which one to pick and which are actually not meant for them. Your insurance agent can guide you to make a right choice but unfortunately most of them remain interested in their own commission. In such a scenario, being a better judge of your...

Know The Type of Stocks in Your Portfolio

Do you hold stocks in your portfolio? Do you want to build a strong portfolio? If yes, then it is all the more important for you to understand the type of stock that finds a place in your portfolio. Do you know that there are different types of stocks? I am sure most of us...

Frequently asked questions about PPF account

How to open a Public Provident fund account (PPF)? For applying for PPF Provident Fund ( PPF ) scheme, 1968, a form is required to be filled also enclosing ID proof and address proof along with 3 photographs with post offices or designated banks like SBI, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and few more. You need to file...