Stock Market Blogs

History Of Stock Markets From Banyan Tree To Share Trading

Do you know a large banyan tree in Mumbai’s Town Hall neighbourhood provided shade for the trading floor when the Indian stock market first began in the late 18th century? A small group of people would gather here to conduct informal cotton trades. This was primarily because Mumbai was a bustling commercial port where important commodities were frequently exchanged.

Formalised regulatory regime for digital banking, says RBI

Traditional banking has always been the norm in India. However, with the rise in people’s interest in performing digital transactions, we see an increasing trend towards digital banking. Therefore, it becomes necessary for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to formulate certain rules and regulations for the digital banking system.

Does IPL Affect Stock Market Performance?

What do you reckon is the most celebrated festival in India? A festival that is celebrated by everyone regardless of religion and caste across the country. The answer is Cricket. And one of the most popular and fast-paced forms of cricket in India is the Indian Premier League- IPL.

Common Trading Errors

Did You Know that Rich Ilczyszyn, the CEO and founder of iiTRADER.com, concluded that trading futures can be risky because you risk losing more money than you initially invested? Ilczyszyn advises traders to only trade the money they can afford to lose, also termed as “risk capital.”

What it is like to have FMCG Stocks in Your Portfolio?

Did You Know that Individual investors are more likely to trade an S&P 500 index stocks after an earnings announcement if it is featured in their local newspaper. They also tend to invest in thriving FMCG stocks as well. You may be wondering why. And to answer this question, let’s understand FMCG stocks and their significance in your portfolio,

Bonus Shares Vs Stock Splits: How do they compare?

Did you know that in 2020, Apple’s market value surpassed Rs 164,000,000 Crore? This is double the market capitalization of the 30 share index and more than the total market capitalization of the BSE 500 companies. Since then, the value of Apple’s shares has doubled.