The 52-week high and low are the highest and lowest prices at which a stock has traded over the past one year. These are widely tracked and visible on most trading platforms, including the Samco app and Nest Trader. 52-week high This is the highest price the stock has touched […]
What is PE ratio and EPS — and why do investors look at them?
PE ratio and EPS are two of the most commonly used metrics when evaluating a stock. They help you quickly assess whether a stock is expensive or fairly priced relative to its earnings. EPS – Earnings Per Share EPS tells you how much profit a company has earned per share. […]
What is a demat account and a trading account — and what is the difference?
To buy and sell shares in India, you need two accounts – a demat account and a trading account. They work together but serve different purposes. Demat Account A demat account (short for dematerialised account) is where your shares and securities are held electronically. Just like a bank account holds […]
What is the difference between equity and preference shares?
When a company issues shares, it can issue two types, equity shares and preference shares. Both represent ownership in the company, but they work very differently. Equity Shares Equity shares are the most common type traded on the stock market. When you buy a stock on NSE or BSE, you […]
What is the face value, book value, and market value of a stock?
These three terms are used often when discussing stocks, but they mean very different things. Face Value Face value (also called par value) is the original value of a share as stated by the company at the time of issue. It is a fixed number usually ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, or […]
What is Quarterly Settlement?
According to SEBI’s mandate, all stockbrokers must settle client accounts every 30 or 90 days. To meet this requirement, the free balance will get credited to your registered primary bank account. The settlement of funds and securities through quarterly settlement is an initiative by SEBI to safeguard the interests of […]
What Are the Other Key Features on the Samco App?
The Samco App comes with several powerful features beyond recommendations and portfolio tracking. Here is a quick overview of what each one does. GTT & GTT OCO GTT (Good Till Triggered) is an order type that lets you set a buy or sell price in advance. Unlike a regular order […]
What Does the Networth Tracker Show Me?
The Networth Tracker on the Samco App gives you a complete, real-time view of your financial position. Here is a breakdown of everything you will see. Home Screen Data Point What it Shows Your Net Worth Total current value of your investments % Change How your net worth has moved […]
What is the Networth Tracker on the Samco App?
Networth Tracker is a feature on the Samco App that shows you the total value of your investments in real time. It gives you a single, consolidated view of your overall financial position, not just your holdings, but your complete net worth across all segments. Your Net Worth is visible […]
How is Personal Index Different from Just Checking My Returns?
Checking your returns tells you how much your portfolio has moved in value. Personal Index tells you whether that movement actually means you are doing well by comparing it directly against the Nifty 50 benchmark. The Key Difference What Returns Show You What Personal Index Adds Portfolio value in rupees […]
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