Everyone who invests in stocks has one thing in common: they want to make price predictions in order to profit from market fluctuations. However, how they go about doing it depends on how risk-averse they are and how long they want to make...
The Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is closely watched by the Federal Reserve as it provides valuable insight into the health of the US labor market. The NFP measures the monthly change in employment excluding farm workers, government employees, and...
The Exchange Delivery Settlement Price (EDSP) serves as the final reference price for settling futures contracts at expiry, but its determination differs between equity futures and currency futures.
Penny stocks are stocks that trade at a low price, typically below $5 per share. They are different from other stocks, such as blue-chip stocks, in several key ways. Firstly, penny stocks are often issued by smaller, less established companies with...
Price gaps can occur in stock or commodity prices, and they are typically categorized into four main types: common gaps, breakaway gaps, runaway gaps, and exhaustion gaps.
Fully diluted market capitalisation represents the total value of a company’s shares if all possible securities, such as stock options, convertible bonds, warrants, and restricted stock units (RSUs), were converted into common stock. Unlike basic...
No-load funds contain no commission charges at all, with the fees simply reflected in the net asset value of the fund. A front-end load is assessed when the investor buys shares, and a back-end load is assessed when the investor sells...
Interest rates and inflation can have a significant impact on the performance of defensive stocks. Defensive stocks are often sought after by investors seeking stability and consistent returns, especially during times of economic uncertainty.
The key difference between short-term capital gains (STCG) and long-term capital gains (LTCG) on shares lies in the holding period and tax treatment. In India, if shares are sold within 12 months of purchase, the profit is classified as STCG, taxed...
Stock market indices are tools used to measure the performance of a group of stocks. The most important stock market indices include the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ Composite.