April 1, 2011
Index Traded Fund – Nifty BeEs
There are multiple methods and modes of investment in stock markets. Traditionally, it was directly by purchasing and selling stocks at the stock exchanges. Then came mutual funds and they had been very popular among investing community. Investors loved the mutual fund because of the ease it offered in terms of the security, consistent returns and relief from tracking the stock markets and individual stocks.
March 31, 2011
Best stocks to buy for short term
Indian stock market has been doing well for last some days. It has bought back not only relief for the existing investors but also, optimism on the Dalal Street. Stock markets have gone through a lot of beating in the last few months. It has pushed away the short term traders away from the stock market.Recent up rise has bought them back, but they are not sure what stocks to pick because lot of stocks have already moved up.Picking up long term stock is comparatively easy than picking up for short term trading. Best stocks for long term are those which are fundamentally good and belongs to sector which is expected to perform well in the next 1-3 year time frame. But even a good fundamentally stock may fall in short term which is a good opportunity to accumulate them for long term, but for short term traders that is immaterial.Best stock term stocks for 2010 were a mixed bag of large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks but equation is completely different in 2011. Since its inception, year has been bad for stocks. Stock market has been gone through a lot of pain. Stock market has fallen consistently and there are lot of Geo-Political factors which are still unclear.
March 30, 2011
Equity in India
Market has gained for the sixth consecutive day. Dalal Street has been flying high with the recent streak of highs. In last few months, Indian stock market have struggled to maintain any rally which they have got, but this time things seems to be different. Indian stock market has closed above 19000 levels for the first time in last two months. Globally also, markets are doing well and most of the index were in green.
March 29, 2011
US recovery on the track
Commerce department in USA released their reports which are indicating the economical situation is improving with the time. This is the eighth month in the row when consumer spending has gone up. But due to increased food and energy cost, most part of that money went into covering them. Spending rose to 0.3 per cent after adjusting for the inflation. Another report suggested the sale in housing is picking up.
March 27, 2011
ELSS to stop after DTC
Equity linked Saving schemes has been one of the most favorite tax saving investment instrument for the lot of people in India. Especially, educated working class have been quite fond of it. ELSS come with a three year locking period. This time allow invested capital to grow and they were yielding great returns since last few years.
March 25, 2011
Short term investment strategy
This year has seen a lot of upsurge in stock market. If 2008 was a year of great fall, sorrow and depression, 2009 has seen the confidence coming back to streets. Things were looking in a good shape and today they look even better. but we need to ask one question, ‘Are they really in good shape?’ because something, as devastating as recession, cannot be healed in few months. It’s a process which should take more time than it has, so we need to be more vigilant while looking for truth. The global economical situation has stabilized but still remains delicate.
March 25, 2011
Stock Idea- Canara Bank
Canara bank came up with QIP issue some time back and it was well accepted. Bank made around Rs1,993 crore from that. This will help Canara bank to expand and utilize it in growing credit demand. Stock is trading around their 20 DMA. In the short term, markets are fragile so therefore indicators are well reflecting that.
March 23, 2011
Share market of India and stocks
March 22, 2011
Fundamental Analysis Vs Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis refer to the process of analyzing a stock based upon its historical price movement. They are studied on a chart and various indicators are used in this study to judge the correct stock and its entry and exit points. Some of the popular indicators are MACD, Bollinger band etc. Technical Analyst believe that the markets or stock moves in a particular cycle and they pass through the same stages and cycles for numerous time. These cycles and stages are influenced by the fear,greed and emotional factor of the investors or traders.
March 22, 2011
GST bill in Parliament
Goods and Services Tax bill may miss the deadline of the 2012 implementation. It was introduced in the parliament on Tuesday but due to parliament adjournment, there wasn’t any discussion on it. It is one of the most important and ambitious project of the UPA in its second term. The bill is to amend the constitution and introduce a nationwide Goods and Services Tax. It will reduce the cost and boost the business in the country.
March 21, 2011
Old is still gold
March 19, 2011
Investing in Art
Investment in art involves investment in art masterpieces. It is quite stable and chances of masterpiece depreciating with the time are very low. It brings a stability to individual portfolio. Currently investment in art is very low in comparison of investment in equities and commodities. Traditionally art was bought only by art lovers for their passion and elite community to decorate their houses but over a period of time, this interest has gone up. And now more and more people are getting attracted to art pieces.
March 17, 2011
RBI’s Credit Policy 2011 March
Reserve Bank of India has come up with quarterly monetary policy review. It has raised Repo and Reverse Repo rate by 25 basis points. Hike is not enough to trigger a immediate rake hikes by banks but what it said in the report is a matter of concern. Monthly inflation for the month of February have come at 8.30 per cent which is 50 basis points higher than expectations.