Shares of REC surged 9.5 percent in intra-day deals today, May 2 to hit a new high of ₹555.45 on the back of strong March quarter (Q4FY24) results. Including today’s rally, the stock has extended gains for the eighth straight session, soaring 30.5 percent in this period. The PSU (public sector undertaking) company posted a 33 … Read more
The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,740 level, a premium of nearly 25 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close. On Tuesday, the domestic equity indices ended lower with the Nifty 50 holding above 22,600 level. The Sensex fell 188.50 points … Read more
What is algo trading? Automated trading, also known as algorithmic trading or mechanical trading systems, involves using specialised software backed by algorithms to execute trades at high speed. It allows investors to execute trades automatically based on predefined criteria such as technical indicators, market data, or other parameters. Investors and traders utilise trading software to … Read more
For the past few years, a lot of young Indians are showing interest in starting their trading journey in the Indian stock market, looking to ensure financial stability by diversifying portfolios. Trading in stocks doesn’t need a degree but requires a thorough knowledge about the market before starting investment journey. What is a demat account? … Read more
Vedanta shares: After ushering in the new year 2024, Vedanta share price remained in base-building mode till the middle of March 2024. However, after bottoming out at ₹250 apiece levels in mid-March, Vedanta share price has remained in an uptrend. Vedanta share price ended on Friday at around ₹385 apiece, which means the Vedanta share … Read more
The fresh flare-up in tensions between Israel and Iran has made investors nervous and is the biggest reason behind the selloff in the Indian market this week. “Tension in the Middle East is the major reason for selling in the Indian equity market as this has put doubts regarding the geopolitical uncertainty in the region,” … Read more
What is Portfolio Diversification? Portfolio diversification is a crucial concept in finance, epitomised by the adage “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket.” This principle underscores the importance of spreading investments across various asset classes to mitigate risk. By diversifying across equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds, investors can shield themselves from unforeseen market movements, … Read more
The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-up start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around the 22,820 level, a premium of nearly 85 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close. On Tuesday, the domestic equity benchmark indices failed to sustain all intraday gains to end marginally lower amid profit … Read more
The Nifty 50 index has gained nearly 3% in 2024 so far, but the broader markets have outperformed the benchmark as the Nifty Smallcap 100 rallied 6.8%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index surged 7.7% YTD. During the last twelve months, the midcap and smallcap indices have gained 65% and 78%, respectively, while largecaps have … Read more
However, alongside the convenience, there’s also been an uptick in fraud cases associated with demat accounts over the past decade. This rise in fraudulent activities can be attributed to the influx of new investors entering the market without adequate knowledge of safeguarding their investments. While stock market regulators and brokerage firms continuously strive to implement … Read more