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Stock Markets awaiting Union Budget 2009

Stock Market reaction is considered the barometer of the impact of Union Budget on India Inc. Traditionally, stock markets have witnessed high volatility on the budget day. This time around, Stock Market is looking forward to Union Budget 2009-10 for a clearer direction.

Stocks Markets – Current trends and the way forward

by Manish Misra

The stock market can hold an air of mystery to the uninitiated. How the price of a share is derived, why do stock market swing so drastically, should one buy or sell, whats the real worth of one share versus another are all areas of concern to the potential investor. We will try to answer some of these questions with respect to the current Stock Market environment.

Investing in Stocks, the Election-09 factor

by Manish Misra

The stock market is pricing in some amount of uncertainty ahead of election results. Volatility of stock market was high investors and brokers are analyzing various political scenarios that may emerge from General Election-09.

Growth Investing vs. Value Investing

by Manish Misra

Growth investing and Value investing are essentially two contrasting investment styles offered by funds. Both mean different things and represents the stock-picking methodologies used by the Fund Manager. While there are funds that tie themselves to either one or the other style, it has been observed that most funds tend to follow a mix of the two styles.

Investing with emotions, a serious error

by Shweta Misra

Stock markets world over are driven by sentiments. It is said greed and fear drive stock markets more than money. We all suffer from these emotions while making our investment decisions. When it comes to many areas of our life we can rely on our emotions and instincts or gut feelings. But when it comes … Read more

Investment asset classes explained

by Shweta Misra

When we talk to any investment advisor, terms like “asset class”, “asset allocation”, “diversification”, etc keep cropping up. It is very important for a lay investor to understand these terms to make an informed decision. In this article we will discuss the basics of Asset class.

Is it the right time to enter Stock Market?

by Manish Misra

You would have heard of the stock market, and more recently for all the wrong reasons. Indian Markets have plummeted over 70% from its top in last one year. Experts still feel that there is some downside left in the short term. So the question is should you invest in equities now, or hold on?

Impact of global financial meltdown on us

by Manish Misra

Greed & Fear have been and would be the two indisputable factors that would drive the markets. Factors that led to this global meltdown are linked to subprime lending losses in US (3 trillion dollars and counting according to some estimates).

Types of Investments

by Manish Misra

You can invest your money in different types of Investment instruments. These instruments can be financial or non-financial in nature. There are many factors that affect your choice of investment. Millions of Indians buy fixed deposits, post office savings certificates, stocks, bonds or mutual funds, purchase gold, silver, or make similar investments. They all have a reasons for investing their money. Some people want to supplement their retirement income when they reach the age of 60, while others want to become millionaires before the age of 40.

What is Investment?

by Shweta Misra

Investment means putting some thing, often money to any things such as, shares, funds, businesses that will return some profit or interest in future. Many of us confuse investment with saving, however there is a clear difference between saving and investment.