Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) have changed the way retail investors invest in gold. For centuries, investors believed gold to be a store of value against inflation. However, their preferred mode of investing in gold was limited to gold jewellery and gold coins. This resulted in unnecessarily high making charges, as […]
BHEL: Full Form, Functions, Latest Financials & Samco Star Ratings
The BHEL full form is Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited. It is one of the largest manufacturing and engineering companies in India. BHEL is the largest producer of power plants in India. It was established in 1964 and is wholly owned by the Government of India. BHEL is also involved in construction, […]
What are Preference Shares? – Meaning, Types, Advantages and Examples
As the name suggests, preference shares give its holder preferential treatment when it comes to collecting dividends and revenue share. Yes, a preference shareholder gets preference over common equity shareholder when a company declares dividends. Even when a company declares bankruptcy, preference shareholders are paid before common equity shareholders. Despite […]
What is Money Market? – Money Market Definition, Types & Instruments
Money market is a place where financial institutions like banks, private and public sector companies etc. come to raise short-term capital. This involves buying and selling short-term instruments having a maturity period ranging from one day to one year. Some of the most popular money market instruments are: Treasury Bills […]
What is ESG Investing and ESG Funds in India
The full form of ESG investing is Environmental, Social and Governance Investing. Prior to ESG investing, investors used key financial ratios like Price to Earnings, Price to Book Value etc. But investors today are more interested in sustainable living and investing. This is why ESG investing is gaining momentum in India. Investors are no longer […]
What is a Forward Contract?
What is Forward Contract? – How Forward Contract Works & Payoff While forward contracts are not popular among investors and traders today, it is still important for you to understand what are forward contracts as they form the base of futures and options trading. So, what are forward contracts? A […]
What Are Tax-Free Bonds?
Tax-Free Bonds are one of the most sought-after bonds in India. And rightly so. Tax-free bonds help investors earn tax free interest income unlike ordinary bonds and fixed deposit. But what are tax-free bonds? Who issues them? How do tax-free bonds work? These are some of the concepts we will […]
What are Futures? – Everything About Futures Contract in India
What are Futures? – Meaning of Futures Futures are a type of derivatives. What are derivatives? Derivatives are weapons of mass destruction! These are not our words. These words belong to the world’s greatest investor – Mr Warren Buffett. But we would like to respectfully disagree. Futures can be a real […]
Trading in MCX Crude Oil Futures
In this article, we will cover Crude Oil Futures Definition What is crude oil futures? Usage of Crude oil Futures Factors driving Crude Oil Commodity Prices Quick Facts on Crude Oil Commodity Trading Trading Crude Oil Futures Live on the SAMCO Trading Platforms Brokerage for trading Crude Oil Futures Other […]
What is Put Call Ratio?
In this article, we will cover What is Put Call Ratio? Calculate the NSE Put Call Ratio in Real Time? Put Call Ratio Analysis and Interpretation Put Call Ratio as a Contrarian Indicator What is Put Call Ratio? Put Call Ratio (PCR) is a derivative ratio used by traders to […]