Following a strong performance in the last trading session, Indian benchmark indices were trading flat today, primarily impacted by significant declines in the Bajaj twins, namely Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv. At 10:05 am, the BSE Sensex edged down by 0.04%, reaching a level of 71,913. The Nifty 50 index edged up by 0.05% to …
What do we understand by market volatility? From a general perspective, volatility refers to the ups and downs of the Nifty or the Sensex. But, volatility also has a technical meaning and it means the extent to which the stock deviates from the average. Greater the deviation, greater is the volatility of the stock. Why …
October the Nifty lost over 1,000 points from the peak while the actual damage in mid-cap stocks was much sharper. Most long-term plans would have taken a hit too. Should this really trigger a modification in your long-term goals? The long-term plan has some in-built checks and balances that automatically take care of short-term fluctuations. …
Today, shares of IDFC First Bank have reached a significant milestone of Rs 100. It opened the day at Rs 99.29 and hit an intraday high of Rs 100.74. Moreover, today it reached a 52-week high of Rs 100.74. At the time of writing this article, the shares are trading at Rs 98.32 each on …
When our portfolio shows a sharp correction, then the normal reaction of one of panic! For example, the index may down by just about 5% but if your portfolio had a huge exposure to PSU banks or to mid caps then your damage to the portfolio could be to the extent of 15- 20%. What …
Being an investor needs discipline, patience and a set of goals depending upon your requirements. There are different kinds of investors but broadly they can be divided into two categories based on the most important factors of investments, risks, returns, and time. Before moving forward to these categories, it is better to point out to …
A systematic investment plan (SIP) is a strategy that involves investing a fixed sum periodically, at regular intervals, in mutual funds. The frequency of investment can be monthly or quarterly. Instead of investing a lump sum amount, you can invest small sums of money, often starting at ₹100, in the mutual fund of your choice. …
Over the last couple of year, domestic mutual funds have emerged as potent players in the equity and the debt markets. Mutual funds which were getting negative inflows till April 2014 have been seeing a spurt in retail inflows into equity funds. With other asset classes like real estate, gold and debt hardly giving returns …
Monitoring significant stock transactions like block deals can offer valuable insights for informed investors. These deals, involving large quantities of shares, often reflect major investors’ sentiments and can influence a stock’s price and market perception. Block deals require a minimum of 5 lakh shares or a value of Rs 10 crore to be traded at …
During Wednesday’s trading sessions, these three equities gained significantly with price and volume activity, indicating potential bullish action. Here’s an in-depth look. Suzlon Energy Ltd Currently trading at Rs 69.39, Suzlon Energy Ltd experienced a 1.72% rise from its previous close of Rs 68.22. The stock hit a new 52-week high at Rs 70.89, indicating …
