Jargons What is Term Insurance & Why Should You Get One? As the new year approaches, we thought it was vital to discuss a financial product you should consider buying. Our lives are so unpredictable, and it’s essential to have some form of financial protection. You may be the sole breadwinner in your family and constantly worry about the financial impact if something unfortunate happens to […] Written by Cherian Varghese December 22, 2022February 19, 2023
Jargons What are Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs)? Buying an insurance plan/policy is essential to make yourself financially secure to face any unexpected or sudden problems in life. It provides a cover against any sudden loss. However, did you know that there is a financial product that combines insurance and investment benefits in a single plan? Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) provide a mix […] Written by Cherian Varghese May 2, 2022May 8, 2022
Jargons Mutual Funds: Common Types and Terminologies Investing in mutual funds is an ideal option for those who want to diversify their portfolio and minimize risks. A mutual fund takes money (investments) from individuals and institutional investors who have a common investment objective. This pooled sum of money is managed by a fund manager that invests in various securities or asset classes […] Written by Cherian Varghese December 15, 2021July 29, 2022
Jargons Who are Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs)? Every time you go through our market reports, we mention details about Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs). Who are they? Can they control the market? We have already covered FIIs. In this jargon article, we will learn more about DIIs. Domestic Institutional Investors DIIs are institutions based in India such as […] Written by Anand P M December 3, 2021July 29, 2022
Jargons Understanding the Different Types of Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies have become extremely popular across the globe over the past few years. Multiple crypto exchanges have sprung up in India, making it easier for you and me to invest or trade in the tens of thousands of cryptocurrencies available today. However, it is vital that we understand the various categories of cryptos and their […] Written by Cherian Varghese November 20, 2021August 12, 2022
Jargons What is Short Selling? In the normal course of investing in stocks, the primary objective is to buy low and sell high. You buy a certain stock when you anticipate that its price would go up (based on fundamental and technical analysis). However, there could be a situation where markets are bearish, and you anticipate a fall in the […] Written by Cherian Varghese November 18, 2021August 12, 2022
Jargons How to Analyse Debt and Valuation of a Company We often come across a lot of different financial ratios with complex names. We also get confused about the kinds of metrics one must use in a particular condition. In this jargon series, we shall discuss two kinds of financial ratios— Leverage Ratios & Valuation Ratios. Let’s get started! Let us take Tata Steel as […] Written by Anand P M October 21, 2021August 12, 2022
Jargons 10 Economic Data to Look Out for Every Month At the beginning of every month, various institutions or agencies release key economic data that indicates the performance of our overall economy. Analysing these data sets can help us make informed decisions and become intelligent stock market participants. In this jargon series, we shall discuss some of the important indicators that you can track and […] Written by Anand P M September 30, 2021August 12, 2022
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 marketfeed Team June 30, 2021April 21, 2022
Jargons What are Depositories? Depositories are institutions that hold 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) […] Written by Maarg Vaidya June 12, 2021August 12, 2022
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 marketfeed Team June 5, 2021April 21, 2022
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 marketfeed Team May 15, 2021April 21, 2022
KFin Technologies Ltd IPO: All You Need to Know Bengaluru-based KFin Technologies Ltd has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today— Dec 19. The firm was incorporated just five years ago! In this article, we’ll look into the company and its IPO. Company Profile – KFin Technologies Ltd Established in 2017, KFin Technologies Ltd (KTL) is a technology-driven financial services platform. It offers comprehensive […] Written by Cherian Varghese December 19, 2022December 19, 2022
Landmark Cars Ltd IPO: All You Need to Know The second IPO of the week is here! Premium car dealer Landmark Cars has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today— Dec 13. In this article, we analyse the company and its IPO. Company Profile – Landmark Cars Established in 1998, Landmark Cars Ltd (LCL) is a leading premium automotive retail business in India. It […] Written by Cherian Varghese December 13, 2022December 13, 2022
Sula Vineyards Ltd IPO: All You Need to Know Here’s a special IPO for all you wine lovers out there! Popular winemaker Sula Vineyards Ltd has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today— Dec 12. In this article, we’ll dive into the company and its IPO. Company Profile – Sula Vineyards Ltd Sula Vineyards Ltd (SVL) is India’s largest wine producer and seller as […] Written by Cherian Varghese December 12, 2022December 13, 2022
