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The Reality Behind Promoter Holdings & Pledged Shares

Too often investing legends like Warren Buffett, Benjamin Franklin and others have regarded successful investing as an art of discovering fundamentally sound stocks. So, one of the important elements within the checklist of fundamentally sound stocks is to analyze the promoter holding pattern of that stock.

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What is Insider Trading?

“If companies tell us more, insider trading will be worth less.” This is one gem of insight from James Surowiecki. Indeed, market regulators like SEBI have been trying their best to make more and more information about companies available for market participants, all in a bid to prevent Insider Trading. But for the neophytes, what does it mean?

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Should you Invest in Companies with a High Margin? - A Myth Buster

It’s a general consensus that investing in companies with high margins is a good bet. Sure, it works. But, is it true every time?

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How to save money in Brokerage when buying Mutual Funds?

“Most investors, both institutional and individual, will find that the best way to own common stocks (shares) is through an index fund that charges minimal fees. Those following this path are sure to beat the net results (after fees and expenses) of the great majority of investment professionals.” - Warren Buffett

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Top 5 Undervalued Stocks in India

"For the investor, a too-high purchase price for the stock of an excellent company can undo the effects of a subsequent decade of favourable business developments." Well, this quote by Warren Buffett pretty much sums up the investing approach followed by most of the investors. A too-high purchase price is just an enemy for good returns. It becomes imperative for investors to find companies that have good fundamentals and are also trading at cheap valuations. Because only then, we can expect good returns.

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How to evaluate the Management of a company before Investing?

“There are no bad companies, only bad managers.” Consider an example where you purchase a beautiful car, but if the driver does not know how to drive well, your car is going to crash eventually, isn’t it? Similarly, an investment in a company with poor management is like driving a car with a naive driver.

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Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd IPO - Should you apply?

Primary markets have been flush with funds for over a year! With boatloads of cash raining in the markets, companies from every sector are coming up to have a taste of the feast. These include companies from a broad spectrum of industries. You name it, you have it!

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Understanding Goodwill as an Intangible Asset

When you go through the annual report of any company, you will find “Goodwill” under Non-Current Assets in the Balance Sheet. But wait, what is this Goodwill?

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Property Valuation: Meaning, Importance and Valuation Methods

If there is one thing that registers the most number of disputes in India, it has to be property. That’s just one reason why property valuation is of the utmost importance now and in the future. So, here’s your guide to the matter.

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Clean Science and Technology Ltd- IPO

Specialty chemicals are interesting. From personal care to pharmaceuticals, they have industry-wide applications, which is why you can say this industry won’t ever be out of business!

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G R Infraprojects IPO - Should you subscribe?

Out of all the sectors, the construction industry alone accounts for over a tenth of the value addition (GVA) to the Indian economy. Expected to be the world’s 3rd largest construction market by 2025, it’s all set to be a $180 Bn industry soon! Its sheer size makes the sector quite appealing, also driving a case for the upcoming IPO.

Mutual Funds

What is XIRR in Mutual Funds?

For all good reasons, SIPs have been people’s favorite for years now. But, here’s an important thing most people don’t know - How do you calculate returns from SIPs? Well, let's discover.

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Value Trap: How to Separate the Wheat from the Chaff?

Warren Buffett succinctly notes, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” But wait, what if the seemingly underpriced stock is a Value Trap? Here’s how you can tell...

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What are Treasury Bills in India?

The Government finances developmental endeavours with tax revenues & foreign debt. But is that enough? What if tax collections are low? What if no country is willing to lend? Well, read on to understand.

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What are Equity Mutual Funds and their benefits? Should you invest?

Equity investment is lucrative. But not everyone has the intellect, time, and risk appetite for that! So, does that mean you can’t? Well, you can. Let us explain.

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What is the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) & how does it work?

Mutual Fund Sahi [to] Hai,” but secure? Well, Franklin Templeton’s incident stands to prove that even mutual funds can be unsafe! That's why a regulatory authority is of the essence.

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KIMS IPO: Should you invest or not?

The pandemic has proven to be disastrous for the majority of the nation. But it surely did favor a few sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals. It might not seem like the best thing to have happened, but companies in these sectors did enjoy significant financial benefits when we look at it purely from a business perspective.

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Sona Comstar IPO - Should you apply or not?

What’s brewing this morning? The IPOs, which were on some vacation, are back to school. This time, with Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar)

The Reality Behind Promoter Holdings & Pledged Shares

What is Insider Trading?

Should you Invest in Companies with a High Margin? - A Myth Buster

How to save money in Brokerage when buying Mutual Funds?

Top 5 Undervalued Stocks in India

How to evaluate the Management of a company before Investing?

Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd IPO - Should you apply?

Understanding Goodwill as an Intangible Asset

Property Valuation: Meaning, Importance and Valuation Methods

Clean Science and Technology Ltd- IPO

G R Infraprojects IPO - Should you subscribe?

What is XIRR in Mutual Funds?

Value Trap: How to Separate the Wheat from the Chaff?

What are Treasury Bills in India?

What are Equity Mutual Funds and their benefits? Should you invest?

What is the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) & how does it work?

KIMS IPO: Should you invest or not?

Sona Comstar IPO - Should you apply or not?

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