Currency Derivatives are exchange-traded contracts through which an investor agrees to buy or sell certain units of the underlying currency at the expiry of the contracted period. Currency derivatives include currency futures, currency options and currency swaps. A currency derivative is similar to stock futures. But instead of stocks, the underlying […]
Muhurat Trading 2021
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most awaited festival in India. All purchases from buying a new mixer grinder to a car or a flat or even getting married, are postponed to converge with the auspicious occasion of Diwali as it is believed that nothing bad can happen on […]
What is NSE’s NIFTY 50: List of NIFTY 50 Companies
What is NIFTY 50? Nifty 50 is an Indian benchmark index. It represents the weighted average of 50 largest companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The term Nifty 50 is a combination of National Stock Exchange and Fifty (50). Nifty 50 is also known as CNX Nifty. In […]
What is Offer for Sale – Meaning, Types & How to Invest in OFS
Offer for Sale or simply OFS is one of the most transparent ways of investing in the stock market. Typically investors prefer investing via an Initial Public Offer (IPO), Follow on Public Offer (FPO) or simply buy stocks from the exchange. But what if you could buy stocks directly from the owners of the […]
Must Know Basics of Commodity Markets & Commodity Trading in India
In 2021, India exported goods and services worth $299.30 Billion US Dollars! A large chunk of this comes from exporting commodities like rice, wheat, pulses etc. In fact, organised buying and selling of commodities or commodity markets originated in India in 1875 with the establishment of Bombay Cotton Trade Association. […]
What is Candlestick? 8 Must Know Candlesticks Patterns
Patterns have played an important role in human evolution. The discovery of pattern of stars or constellation changed our understanding of the galaxy. A similar discovery of patterns has changed the way the world creates wealth. I’m referring to Candlestick Patterns. The story of candlestick patterns started in the 17th century. A […]
ONGC: Full Form, Subsidiaries, Latest Financials & Samco Star Ratings
What is the Full Form of ONGC? ONGC Full Form : The ONGC full form is Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. It is the largest crude oil and natural gas company in India. It contributes to around 71% of India’s total crude oil production. It is one of the seven maharatnas of Indian […]
GAIL: Full Form, History, Latest Financials & Samco Star Ratings
What is the Full Form of GAIL? – GAIL Full Form The GAIL full form is Gas Authority of India Ltd. It operates a network of 13,340 kms across India (as of 10th September 2021). GAIL dominates 70% of India’s gas transmission market and 50% gas trading share. GAIL also has a presence in […]
SAIL: Full Form, Functions, Latest Financials & Samco Star Ratings
What is the Full Form of SAIL? – SAIL Full Form The full form of SAIL is Steel Authority of India Ltd. It is a public sector unit (PSU) as the government owns 65% of its equity. SAIL is one of the largest steel-producing companies in India with a market capitalisation […]
Basics of Put Options – Payoff, Put Buyer Vs Writer
Call and Put Option are two sides of the same coin. They represent two opposite views on the same stock. A call option buyer expects the share price to increase. Quite naturally, a put option buyer will expect the share prices to decrease. Majority of investors believe that the only […]