The Stock Stethoscope

FUNDAMENTAL AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS : AN INTRODUCTION

FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS Fundamental analysis is a method of evaluating the intrinsic value of a security or an investment by analyzing various financial and economic factors, including a company’s financial statements, management, industry trends, macroeconomic conditions, and political environment. The goal of fundamental analysis is to determine the underlying value of an investment, with the aim…
DIFFERENT TRADE ORDERS

Rapid digitisation has now made it very easy for anyone to begin trading in the stock market. In today’s internet era, one can trade in stocks online from the comfort of one’s home and with the click or tap of a button. It is just like online shopping, where an individual can place an order…
GENERAL TERMS USED IN THE STOCK MARKET REGULARLY

What is stock market Index ? A stock index or stock market index is a measurement of a section of the stock market. It is computed from the prices of selected stocks. It is a tool used by investors and financialmanagers to describe the market and to compare the return on specific investments. You may…
WHAT IS TRADING? WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF TRADING IN STOCK MARKET?

MEANING OF TRADING Trading is essentially the exchange of goods and services between two entities. In this context, the entities are investors/traders who are exchanging stocks of different companies. Stock trading takes place in the stock market. With online trading and investing, stock markets have become accessible to a larger section of people HISTORY OF…
EQUITY AND DERIVATIVE MARKETS

What are the different types of Indian stock markets? In the previous blogs we have learnt about the primary and secondary markets. Now, in the secondary market, once the stocks are available on the exchanges for trading, the Indian stock market can be further categorized into two sections, based on the type of traded financial…
FEW THINGS A NEW INVESTOR SHOULD KNOW BEFORE INVESTING IN THE STOCK MARKET

1. What Is The Amount Required For Investing In The Stock Market? The viewpoint of earning good returns through the Indian stock market is rewarding. But it is always better to wait for the expected rather than try to battle it. We need to educate ourselves regarding the stocks we invest in through research and…
SEBI AND DEPOSITORIES IN INDIAN STOCK MARKET:

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for the stock market of India. It was established in 1992, under section 3 of SEBI Act. SEBI has power to regulate all market intermediaries and also to penalize them in case of fraudulent activities and unfair…
QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL TRADER

Great trading skills and a clearly-defined edge are the key elements for a long-term success in financial markets. But all the books, websites, and mentors in the world can’t overcome a bad attitude and mental roadblocks that undermine trading performance from initial preparation to the final exit. Perhaps that’s why successful traders share common psychological…
STOCK MARKET TIMINGS IN INDIA

Trading in the stock market can only be undertaken during a specific time interval in India. Retail customers have to perform such transactions through a brokerage agency between 9.15 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on weekdays as market remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Most investors undertake purchase/sale of securities listed on the major stock exchanges…