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Moody’s Investors Service recently allocated the CRR or the Counterparty Risk Ratings to as many as 15 rated banks and their branches including Syndicate Bank. Other 14 Indian banks which received the CRR are: Axis Bank Ltd Bank of Baroda (BOB) Bank of India (BOI) Canara Bank Central Bank of India (CBI) HDFC Bank Limited […]
Some 11 PSU banks are already under the close watch of the RBI because of their poor financial health. 9 out of 11 of these have already submitted their two-year recovery plan to the government which includes the stake sale in the subsidiaries and reduction of the corporate loan book. The 11 banks that are […]
You may choose from among various investment vehicles available in the market so as to build your wealth. Some of the popular instruments include bonds, gold, real estate, stocks, insurance policies, mutual fund and annuities, among others. A popular and well-performing instrument is mutual funds. Such a vehicle is attracting huge interest due to the […]
Before investing in any instrument, it is very important for you to understand how a particular instrument works. Similarly, just so that you do not find investing in mutual funds misleading, let us find out more about how they work. What are Mutual Funds? A mutual fund is a collection of fund where money is […]
If you’ve just decided to start investing in stocks and trades, then one of the most important questions you will ever ask yourself is “How do I choose the ideal stock broker?” Finding yourself the right broker for your specific needs is crucial to long-term success when it comes to trading. Before we start talking […]
Intraday trading, also referred to as day trading, is a system wherein you buy and sell stocks on the same day before the market closes. Traders all around the world generally prefer this type of trading as it comes with its own set of unique advantages. It involves relatively lesser brokerage charges and potentially higher […]
Every indicator has its own pros and cons, if we apply an indicator in the chart and start trading according to the bookish knowledge, we will never be able to make money, infact we might end up losing our money. So what is the solution, why these indicators do not perform alone? The solution is […]
What Is a Demat Account? Dematerialisation (Demat) is a process to convert securities from physical form to electronic form. It offers depository services through SEBI-registered depository participants and is a secure and convenient way to hold your securities. A demat account also helps to avoid problems generally associated with physical share certificates. Access to such […]
As compared to investors, traders hold positions for smaller time periods and buy or sell securities more often. When the frequency of trading is high and positions are held for shorter durations, traders can inadvertently take decisions that can lead to huge losses and wipe out their investment capital. Below, we have listed a few […]
Cricket: the one thing that unites 1.3 billion people in our country. Known as the gentleman’s game, cricket provides great life lessons. But did you know that you can also take away important financial lessons from the game for your investment strategy? Well, let’s find out. 1) Teamwork makes the dream work A cricket team […]
Some of the Construction and Engineering stocks are doing really well which you can consider to invest your money in. As per the Portfolio Grader database, the stocks we will be talking here enjoy a rating of strong buy or buy. These ratings are also known as “A” or “B” respectively. Coming to the first […]
If we observe the data of the last 3 years, it will clearly indicate that non-banking finance companies or NBFCs have outperformed where about 6 NBFC stocks have gained more than 100% and as many as 18 have risen around 50% in the year 2017. NBFCs have been a clear gainer in the market due […]
The reasons to invest in equities are many. It has the potential to give high returns on your investment. Equities also have the potential to give inflation beating returns and thus offer a real rate of return. Additionally, you may invest at a micro-level by purchasing individual shares or you may opt to invest at […]
StockNote Mobile App: Why one more app in the already crowded space? Rajesh is a trader, who has recently entered the exciting world of share trading. With markets at all-time highs, Rajesh’s excitement is very evident and he believes, like many others, he too can become a full time trader and make a living out […]
Every year, Hindus and Jains celebrate the festival of Akshaya Trithiya during the month of April. The festival signifies prosperity, joy and happiness. People believe that by starting any new venture such as investing money or buying assets on this day can result in great success. That’s why, many people buy gold on this auspicious […]
Options Trading is a great means to engage in position trading and risk management. Creating the right options strategies will enable you to maximize your profits while minimizing the risk of incurring a loss. When starting out in the options market, you can choose from among several strategies - but before you do that, it […]
Your smartphone is not only used to make and receive calls. Technical development now offers several applications that allow you to use your phone for completing several tasks. Here are eight ways in which you may use it for your benefit. Payments The demonetisation drive in November 2016 has boosted digital payment gateways. In addition, […]
You may think that you are too young to start making a bucket list. However, if you wait until later, there is a chance that there will not be sufficient time to achieve your dreams. A bucket list is all those things that you want to try, life experiences you want to enjoy, and the […]
Investing is very important if you want to achieve your goals and be financially independent. Traditionally, your parents opted for safer investment avenues such as fixed deposits (FDs), gold, and Public Provident Fund (PPF). With rising inflation, meeting your goals such as children’s education and your retirement through these traditional routes is not possible. You […]
In this article, we learn about 14 tax saving options. We will understand the various Sections of the Income Tax Act under which you can get exemptions or deductions for your taxable income and thus save income tax. We will understand some of the new sections that have been introduced in Budget 2018 which will […]