Jargons Key ratios related to Life Insurance As the insurance industry is a very niche industry in itself, we should look at certain parameters which will help us judge the company’s operations in a more refined manner. Persistency Ratio This ratio helps you understand how persistent customers have been in renewing their coverage year after year. This tells how loyal the customers […] Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj June 30, 2021July 5, 2021
Jargons What are Depositories? Depositories are institutions that holds your shares/securities in electronic or dematerialized(DEMAT) form. Broadly speaking, a depository acts as a custodian. It may store any form of securities. One can store shares, ETFs, bonds, debentures, certificates of deposits, Government Securities(GSecs), and much more. There are two central depositories in India: National Securities Depository Limited(NSDL) Central Depository […] Written by Maarg Vaidya June 12, 2021June 12, 2021
Jargons What are Blue Chip Stocks? Blue-chip stocks are stocks of established companies that are the leading entities in their sector and are highly reputed. These are large, organised and fundamentally strong companies that have been operating for many years. These blue-chip stocks are also known for paying out regular dividends to their shareholders over time. Most of these stocks generate […] Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj June 5, 2021June 5, 2021
Jargons Options Greeks: What is Theta? One of the most important terms to know in Options is Theta. Click here to know about Theta in very simple terms. Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj May 15, 2021May 15, 2021
Jargons What is DIPAM? DIPAM stands for the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management. It is one of the Departments under the Ministry of Finance. It works in the Government investments in equity as well as disinvestment of equity in Central Public Sector Undertakings. The Department of Disinvestment was formed on 10th December 1999. On 14th April 2016, […] Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj May 15, 2021May 15, 2021
Jargons What are Depository Receipts? A Depository Receipt (DR) is a negotiable financial instrument issued by a bank that represents a foreign company’s publicly traded securities. It is a well-established method by which foreign companies or institutions gain access to global markets. DRs allow investors to hold shares of companies that are listed on stock exchanges in foreign countries. Depository […] Written by Cherian Varghese May 1, 2021May 15, 2021
Jargons What are Block Deals in the Stock Market? You would have often seen the term ‘block deal’ used in our articles. But, are you aware of what it really means? Let’s clear all the doubts one set for all! Block Deals A block deal is said to be a trade where more than 5,00,000 shares or shares worth more than Rs 10 Crore […] Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj April 21, 2021April 21, 2021
Jargons What is India VIX? Find it here! You must have seen us talking about India VIX on The Stock Market Show and on the pre & post-market reports. But, are you really aware India VIX is? Does it tell you something about the market? How should retail investors read this parameter? Find all about this here! India VIX VIX stands for Volatility […] Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj April 21, 2021April 21, 2021
Jargons What are Junk Bonds? We have already studied in-depth what bonds are in this article. Bonds are basically companies raising debt from the public rather than going to a bank. Now, what if a company issues a bond with a yield of 1%? No one will subscribe to it as better investment opportunities are available. What if a failing […] Written by Maarg Vaidya March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
Jargons What is Insolvency? How Do Companies Go Bankrupt? We often come across reports of companies being declared bankrupt or ‘insolvent’. We also see large investment firms or business groups entering into tough competition to acquire these insolvent companies. Recently, Piramal Capital had acquired debt-ridden DHFL for Rs 34,250 crore! Let us have a detailed understanding of what insolvency means and look into the […] Written by Cherian Varghese March 22, 2021March 22, 2021
Jargons What are Partly Paid Shares? You may have come across various partly paid-up shares while trading in the stock markets. Reliance Industries Partly Paid (PP) shares, Tata Steel PP shares, Aditya Birla PP shares are some of the prominent examples. A partly paid share is a share in a particular company that has only been partially paid compared to the […] Written by Cherian Varghese March 7, 2021March 7, 2021
Jargons What is a REIT? Find it here! Real Estate Investment Trust Explained What are REITS? Do they offer any advantages or are full of negatives? Find it here. Written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj March 6, 2021March 6, 2021
The Most In-Depth Zomato IPO Review: All You Need to Know What an exciting week in the Indian stock market! Zomato’s IPO is finally here! What started as Foodiebay in 2008 by two IIT graduates has grown multifold and expanded to 24 countries. They have pushed boundaries and revolutionised the Indian food-tech industry. An Indian startup launching an IPO is a truly commendable feat. There has […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 14, 2021July 14, 2021
An Explainer on Commodities Trading and India’s MCX Our country is truly blessed with an abundance of natural resources. We have some of the largest reserves of metals in the world. A majority of our population is engaged in agricultural activities, and essential pulses and grains are grown in plenty. Such resources or commodities drive industries and provide a source of livelihood to […] Written by Cherian Varghese July 13, 2021July 14, 2021
Explained: OPEC+ Crisis, UAE-Saudi Clash Over Oil While India’s petrol and diesel prices have crossed Rs 100/liter in most states, the top oil-producing nations are in the middle of a price war. The war is between OPEC+, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. In case you do not know what OPEC is we highly recommend you go through this piece on marketfeed on What […] Written by Maarg Vaidya July 12, 2021July 12, 2021
