Did you know that bonds were discovered approximately 4,420 years ago in Iraq?! During those days this beautifully carved stone was used as a guarantee against payments. Over the years, this practice has grown to become one of the most popular methods of raising funds. Today most companies and government […]
Effect of Inflation & 4 Best Investments to Earn Inflation Beating Returns
Whenever I ask my parents out for a movie, there’s this one thing I always hear from them. Very true. Back in the 1990s, a movie ticket would barely cost you Rs 30. While today you need to pay Rs 500 to Rs 700 or sometimes even Rs 1,000 per […]
What are Debentures? – Types, Advantages and Bond vs Debenture
To understand what are debentures, you first need to understand what is debt. After all, debenture is a debt instrument. Imagine you want to buy your dream home. After surfing for days on the web, you find the ideal apartment for you and your family. It comes with 30+ amenities […]
What are Preference Shares? – Meaning, Types, Advantages and Examples.
There are various ways for a company to raise funds. Few companies issue bonds while few issue equity shares. Both stocks and bonds are two of the best investment options in India. But they serve different groups of investors. Stocks provide dividends and capital appreciation to investors. They carry medium […]
Everything You Must Know About Red Herring Prospectus (RHP)
Let’s say you want to buy a new bike. Your friend suggests a newly launched model in the market. Will you buy it just because your friend recommended it? Absolutely not. Before spending your money, you will study the bike’s information by reading the docket or pamphlet. You will compare […]
Stock Market Trading Holidays 2021
Is the stock market open today? Let’s find it out. In this article: 1. Trading holidays for equity in 2021 (NSE and BSE) 2. Trading holidays for commodities in 2021 (MCX and NCDEX) 3. Trading holidays for currency derivatives in 2021 (NSE, BSE and MSEI) Trading Holidays for Equity Market […]
Detailed Guide on ASBA IPO Application
Did you ever invest in an initial public offer (IPO) in the 1990s? If yes, then you are aware of the hassles investors had to face while applying for an upcoming IPO A key improvement in the IPO process was the introduction of Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA). Wondering […]
A Detailed Guide on Grey Market IPO
You must have seen fluctuating prices denoted in red and green on your trading terminal. But what if I tell you the colour grey also holds a huge significance in the stock markets. It is associated with Initial Public Offers (IPO). Specifically, Grey Market IPO. Let’s understand what is grey […]
What Are Mid Cap Stocks and How to Evaluate the Best Mid Cap Stock?
Do you remember this picture from the movie 3 idiots? Rancho stood first in class and got an opportunity to sit besides the Dean. Whereas his friends Raju and Farhan, ranking 199th and 200th respectively had to stand in the last row. The students sitting in the front row are […]
HDFC Ltd: Full Form, Functions and Latest Financial Details
What is the full form of HDFC? – HDFC Full Form The full form of HDFC is Housing Development Finance Corporation. It is a development finance institution which was incorporated by Mr. H. T. Parekh in 1977. The company’s main business is to provide home loans to individuals and corporates. […]