What is Herd mentality?
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What is Herd mentality?

Now I am a million-dollar rich. But I actually wrote a check for my entire bank account and gave it to my brother. All he did was reflect my action. Herd mentality is one such behavior, where the investors blindly follow the crowd and place their nets accordingly. In short, they are just the sheep of the market directed towards a huge fall. 

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What is Real Rate of Return?
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What is Real Rate of Return?

Last night I woke up to see a huge shadow. I rolled under my bed in fear and closed my eyes tightly. With great courage, I opened my eyes only to realize that it was my silly sister trying to steal my makeup. The rate of return you receive from a particular asset can be deceiving. That is why investors calculate the real rate of return. It is the return that you acquire after providing for inflation and other expenses. 

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Benefits of Long Term Investment in the Stock Market
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Benefits of Long Term Investment in the Stock Market

Have you tried grabbing the egg of an ostrich while its mother's around? Stupid move, right. Let me propose another idea instead. "Simply wait". Believe me; this attribute can make you rich in the stock markets as well. Investments made for long term carry numerous advantages than those made for the short term. Withdrawing investments midway would simply tamper its ability and ultimately stop it from reaching its fullest potential. 

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Best Share Market Tips for Beginners
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Best Share Market Tips for Beginners

Investment is key to a safe and secure future. The lure of high returns has been a key attraction for investors to the share market tips. Share market offers the lucrative opportunity of purchase and trade of securities such as stocks and options. Investing in the share market is challenging, as well as a learning experience. It requires oodles of patience and discipline and a great deal of research and a sound understanding of the market. The volatility of the stock market adds to the investors' perplexity of wanting to invest, hold, or sell in such situations. Let us understand the initial steps involved in taking up these challenges of venturing into the investing journey.

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Blue Chip Companies - How does one Identify them?
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Blue Chip Companies - How does one Identify them?

Investors have always been advised to pick up stocks of blue-chip companies as part of their portfolio. But what exactly is a blue-chip stock, how do companies qualify to be one and why are they referred to as blue chips? We would like to address these questions in this article and evaluate some of the Indian companies that would qualify to be a blue-chip company.

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Why should you start investing as early as possible?
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Why should you start investing as early as possible?

You would have seen people breaking records and setting new ones. Records of being late and being last. But as far as the markets are concerned, it is always the early bird that gets the worm. Starting early always has its perks. And the world of investing is no different. While an investment can be made at any age, one cannot deny that early diggers get to the treasure faster. Now you might be having a million questions. Read further to find all the answers to your what, why, and how.  

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5 Reasons: Why You Should Start Investing?
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5 Reasons: Why You Should Start Investing?

Who said we hate exercising? To be honest, we love it. And we had to do it anyway. If not, then tell me why we run, walk, and hunt for money. But what if I say you can make money sleeping. You can just relax and still make money. All you have to do is start investing. Investing gets us in the next fastest flight towards victory.

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What is the Difference Between BSE and NSE: Which is Better?
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What is the Difference Between BSE and NSE: Which is Better?

A stock exchange is a centralized platform for the buyers to connect with the sellers. Stock exchanges no longer deal only with shares but trade with a host of financial instruments - stocks, derivatives, commodities, etc.

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What's the significance of Butterfly Effect in the Financial World?

We, humans, love predictability, and we love to theorize and identify patterns even in entirely random situations. However, certain things in this world cannot be theorized or estimated. This uncertainty has led to what is known as The Chaos Theory or The Butterfly Effect. The main premise of this theory is that everything is unpredictable in life, and even a small event can lead to a big boom. This effect has been seen numerous times before in history.

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Rossari Biotech IPO: The things you must know!
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Rossari Biotech IPO: The things you must know!

Rossari Biotech hit the IPO markets with the first IPO of the financial year 2019-2020 on Monday, July 13, 2020. The Company was all set to launch its IPO on March 18, 2020, but this was canceled amidst the tensions relating to the Coronavirus Pandemic. However, now with the secondary markets opening up somewhat, the Company decided to go forward with its IPO again. 

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Will the Stock Market Crash again?
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Will the Stock Market Crash again?

With half of 2020 already over and countries still battling the coronavirus pandemic, there is a lot of volatility and uncertainty in the global markets. Many critics believe that the stock markets have yet not reached their lows, and there is a threat that may stock market crash again soon. 

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Why day trading is not the way to invest
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Why day trading is not the way to invest

When discussing the investment portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway in 1996, Warren Buffett, in a letter to the shareholders, said, "Our portfolio shows little change: We continue to make more money when snoring than when active."

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How to Protect Yourself From Ponzi Scheme?
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How to Protect Yourself From Ponzi Scheme?

Many of us must have come across the names of Rose Valley Group and the Saradha Group when reading an article in the newspaper or maybe heard about these organizations while watching television or during a conversation. However, when these names are mentioned, they are usually associated with the words' Ponzi schemes' and 'scam'. We all probably know what scam means, but many of us may not have understood what the word Ponzi scheme means and why these companies are associated with this word. So, the first question that needs to be answered is, what exactly is a Ponzi scheme, and how does it work?

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Why Radhakishan Damani invested in India Cements?
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Why Radhakishan Damani invested in India Cements?

India is the second-largest cement manufacturer on the planet. It is not surprising that India's cement industry is an essential part of its economy, providing work for more than a million people, directly or indirectly. Since deregulation in 1982, the Indian cement industry has attracted colossal speculation from India and outside financial experts. India has much potential to move forward in the foundations and development division, and the cement segment is bound to profit from it in general. A part of the significant ongoing activities, for example, the improvement of 98 sharp urban communities, is necessary to give a substantial boost to the segment.

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What is Nifty and Sensex in Stock Market?
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What is Nifty and Sensex in Stock Market?

Many a time we come across headlines like, "Sensex slips 210 pts amid weak global cues; financials drag" Or "Nifty tests 9,300; RIL, HDFC, ICICI Bank top drags" and have often wondered who or what is Nifty and Sensex. Today we shall get a better understanding of what we are referring to when we discuss Nifty and Sensex.

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What happens when stock gets Delisted from Stock Market
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What happens when stock gets Delisted from Stock Market

This implies that excluded offers will never be exchanged again in the negotiations - National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The way to exclude the exclusion of protections for any organization is administered by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

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The Best Stock Market & Investing Books
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The Best Stock Market & Investing Books

Investing in the Stock Market was as simple as following the insights of a book, I would have bought myself an entire library. The Internet serves as a means to navigate through the plethora of information. However, those seeking a more significant historical perspective and a more detailed analysis should consider reading classic investment books.

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What's the importance of saving money and why should you do it

Saving money is one of the essential aspects of building wealth and having a secure financial future. Saving money gives you a way out from uncertainties of life and provides you with an opportunity to enjoy a quality life. Wealthy people have a great habit of saving money and controlling their expenses to grow wealth.  "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." – Warren Buffett For example, Warren Buffett is one of the world's richest men. He knows the importance of saving money, So he values money and always practices spending money wisely. However, if you look around and find out that one who is financially secure can enjoy life with a peace of mind and achieve dreams, one fact that comes out financially stable can enjoy life with a peace of mind.  Here are the few benefits of savings which will help you understand the importance of saving money:-  

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