What is Early Retirement? Everyone wants to retire early and sit on a pile of cash that will help them sustain for as long as they live. Firstly, individuals have to decide the target retirement age. It is all a back-calculation then to ascertain the right time to start investing, […]
Compare – StockBasket vs Real Estate
Well, the comparison between StockBasket vs Real Estate may not be an apple to apple comparison, as one real estate (shelter) comes under one of the basic necessities of a human being. We will compare real estate in terms of an investment asset class. Let’s first start with what can […]
What is a Debt Trap and ways to get out of it?
What is a Debt Trap? It is a situation in which borrowing is difficult to repay, typically because huge interest costs generally prevent the settlement of the principal amount. In the most lucid language, a debt trap would mean getting under the burden of debt and not able to find […]
StockBasket VS Fixed Deposits
In this blog, we will compare StockBasket VS Fixed Deposits and will discuss which asset class can really work for you to achieve your dreams. We will first have a look at fixed deposits: Fixed Deposits A fixed deposit (FD) is a financial instrument provided by Banks or NBFCs which […]
Important Financial Ratios and their Interpretations
Meaning and Importance of Financial Ratios Financial ratios are crucial in understanding the financial health of a company. They are the perfect tool to evaluate if one should invest in a company. Financial ratios will help you take informed investment decisions. Financial Ratios – Help investors track the company’s past […]
Benefits of Early Investments
Most dreams and goals come with a financial cost attached to it. Following your dreams can be expensive if not planned well in advance. Do you know how much will your dreams cost you? Considering one’s standard of living, financial goals which may include providing for children’s higher education and […]
How Recession affects a Stock Market?
The last time there was a global recession was in the late 2000s. The scale and timing of that Great Recession, as it’s now known, varied from country to country. But on a global level, it was the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Now a decade on, some […]
10 Golden rules to pick quality stocks for long term
One common mistake investors make is by asking what to buy? But instead, investors should ask what not to buy! Because by knowing what should be avoided, investors will learn to pick true jewels of the stock market. Simple companies with easy to understand businesses turn out to be wealth […]
What are the Benefits of Long Term Investing?
How long should you hold a stock? Buffett says if you don’t feel comfortable owning a stock for 10 years, you shouldn’t own it for 10 minutes. The benefit of long term investing in stock market is unparalleled, provided that investments are made in fundamentally strong companies with a good […]
How to Make Money in the Stock Market by Analysing Stocks
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you knew how to make money in the stock market? Contrary to popular beliefs, making money in the stock market is not a herculean task. Neither is stock market wealth reserved for elite investors like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala or Vijay Kedia. Anyone can make money in […]