Category: Finance
All you need to know about hedge funds
Similar to mutual funds, these funds pool resources and invest in a variety of assets. The difference is that these are managed privately, which means…
What is mark to market in asset valuation? What are its pros and cons?
It is an accounting tool used to assess the fair value of assets or liabilities of a company, with respect to their current market prices,…
Good news for SBI borrowers: Bank reduces these lending rates by 25 basis points after repo rate cut by RBI
Following RBI’s recent 25-basis-point repo rate cut, the State Bank of India, the country’s largest public sector bank, has also slashed its lending rates by…
The big gap in financial planners in India. Can FPSB India step up?
When equity markets are caught in turmoil, many investors either stop their investments or, worse, withdraw. Panic-stricken investors need a guiding hand. There’s one problem:…
How windfall richness can force you change your personality, damage your relationships
We had planned to study together for the upcoming exams at Shaila’s house. I had moved earlier that year, in 1980, from Chennai, and Shaila…
Got unresolved equity market related complaint? Know how you can use SEBI’s SCROES, know which ones wont be addressed
Digitisation, heightened investor awareness, and robust market performance have significantly boosted interest in the equity markets in recent years. As of January 2025, the National…
Unclaimed financial assets to reduce: Good news for nominees as SEBI partners with DigiLocker for smooth access to account of deceased
Stock market watchdog SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) today announced that it is collaborating with DigiLocker to offer nominees access to assets of…
How are economic recession and depression different from each other?
It’s a temporary, but prolonged, period of economic decline, marked by a slowdown in industrial production, and a fall in consumer spending, sales, and employment….
All you need to know about margin trading
Suppose you want to buy a large volume of shares worth, say, Rs.2 lakh, but you don’t have the money. Margin trading allows you to…
Can margin trading losses on equity investments be recovered from spouse’s demat account? SC rules yes, it can be in this case
Making a loss in equity investment is not an uncommon thing. Often, equity investment is done with leverage, where you go for short-term borrowing to…