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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-dividend-growth-rate/
What is the Dividend Growth Rate?
Key HighlightsThe Dividend Growth Rate is the percentage increase in a company's dividends over a specified period.DGR serves as a critical metric for evaluating a company's long-term financial health, reflecting its ability to increase dividends consistently and indicating confidence in sustained profitability.DGR ca...
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What is the Dividend Discount Model?
Key HighlightsThe Dividend Discount Model (DDM) is a conservative method for valuing stocks. It determines a stock's worth by considering the present value of its anticipated future dividends.Different types of DDM include Zero Growth DDM, Gordon Growth DDM (constant growth), Two-Stage DDM, and Three-Stage DDM.The mod...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/mutual-funds/things-you-need-to-know-about-mutual-fund-nav/
13 Things You Need To Know About Mutual Fund NAV
Key HighlightsNAV stands for Net Asset Value in a mutual fund, and it represents the price per unit of the mutual fund.Every working day, NAV is updated. NAV mutual fund update time is 9 p.m.As the price of the underlying securities in the fund portfolio changes daily, the mutual fund NAV fluctuates.Essential Points y...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/mutual-funds/types-and-how-to-calculate-exit-load-in-mutual-fund/
Exit Load in Mutual Funds - Meaning, Types and Calculation
Key HighlightsWhen units are redeemed or sold by investors before the deadline, an exit fee is paid by the fund's management company.To discourage short-term trading and compensate the fund for the potential costs of early redemption of units, the exit load is to discourage short-term trading.The exit load is determin...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/mutual-funds/what-is-hybrid-mutual-funds/
What are Hybrid Mutual Funds? Definition, Types and Benefits
Key HighlightsHybrid mutual funds are a unique type of mutual fund that invests in various asset classes. These include stocks, fixed-income securities, and even real estate or gold.Types of hybrid funds include Multi Asset Allocation Funds, Aggressive Hybrid Funds, Balanced Advantage Funds, Conservative Hybrid Funds,...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/mutual-funds/how-to-use-mf-utility-to-invest-online-in-mutual-fund/
How to Use MF Utility to Invest Online in Mutual Funds?
Key HighlightsMutual Fund Utility (MFU) facilitates access to direct mutual fund plans, avoiding brokerage fees and retaining expense ratios.Direct plans offer reduced expense ratios, enhancing potential profitability by saving on commissions.To use MF Utility, investors need a Common Account Number (CAN) and must reg...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/mutual-funds/what-is-a-good-expense-ratio-for-mutual-funds/
What is a Good Expense Ratio for Mutual Funds?
Key HighlightsThe yearly fee mutual fund or exchange-traded fund holders pay to fund management is known as the expense ratio.Over the past few years, competition has caused expense ratios to drastically decline.Nowadays, an expenditure ratio greater than 1.5% is usually regarded as excessive. A suitable range for an ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/mutual-funds/what-are-the-10-tips-to-pick-a-winning-mutual-fund/
10 Essential Tips for Selecting the Right Mutual Fund?
Key HighlightsMutual funds pool money from multiple investors into a diverse range of financial instruments.Mutual Funds allow small investors to access professionally managed portfolios, sharing profits or losses proportionally.Diversify across industries and asset classes to construct a resilient portfolio.Tips for ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-white-candlestick/
Rickshaw Man Candlestick Pattern: Definition, Advantages and Drawbacks
Key HighlightsThe rickshaw man is a candlestick pattern that has nearly identical opening and closing prices. The real body is small, with long shadows on both sides.The pattern indicates market indecision. It often forms at the top of an upward trend or the base of a downward trend.The Rickshaw man pattern is easy to...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/what-is-union-budget/
What is Union Budget? Understanding the Union Budget
As the media buzzes with talk of theIndian Union Budget 2023, it's clear that this financial event is one of the most highly anticipated and closely watched by the general public.But how many of us truly understand the basics of the budget and how it affects our everyday lives?In this blog post, we'll take a closer lo...
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Key HighlightsA daily chart provides a visual representation of a stock's price movement within a single trading day.Daily chart offers three main types- bar charts, candlestick charts, and line charts.These charts are customisable to different time frames, including minutes, hours, weeks, or months.Daily Chart Meanin...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-share-buyback/
Advantages and Disadvantages of Share Buyback
Key HighlightsIn a share buyback, the companies repurchase their outstanding shares from the shareholders.Share buybacks increase promoter's control and enhance the earnings per share (EPS).The key advantages of share buyback are efficient use of cash reserves, protection against a hostile takeover and provides posit...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/deep-dive-suraj-estate-developers-ipo/
A Deep Dive into Suraj Estate Developers IPO
About Suraj Estate DevelopersEstablished in 1986, Suraj Estate Developers is a prominent name in Mumbai’s real estate arena. The company has developed over 10 lakh square feet of land in several Mumbai neighborhoods and has designed custom space for prominent financial institutions like the National Stock Exchange of ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/forging-success-happy-forgings-ipo/
Forging Success - Happy Forgings to Come Up With Its IPO
About the CompanyWith over 40+ years of experience, Happy Forgings is India's fourth-largest engineering-driven manufacturer of heavy forged and highly precision-machined components, focusing on complex and safety-critical products. Operating through a vertically integrated approach, the company specializes in enginee...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-aggressive-strategy/
What is Aggressive Investment Strategy?
Key HighlightsAggressive investment strategies are high-risk and high-reward strategies. These strategies are suitable for high-risk investors.When considering an aggressive investment strategy, investors should consider risk tolerance, time horizon, diversification and tax implications.An aggressive investment strate...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-alternative-investment-fund/
What is an Alternative Investment Fund?
Key HighlightsIn alternative investment funds, private pooled funds are invested in hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and other instruments.SEBI categorises AIFs into three categories, each serving distinct investment purposes.AIFs offer benefits such as high return potential, low volatility, and diversifi...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-52-week-high-low/
What is 52 Week High-Low?
Key HighlightsThe highest and lowest prices at which a security has traded during the specified period that equals one year are considered technical indicators called 52-week high and low.The daily closing price of the security is used to determine a 52-week high or low.The 52-week high is usually the resistance level...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-preferred-dividend-coverage-ratio/
What is the Preferred Dividend Coverage Ratio?
Key HighlightsThe preferred dividend coverage ratio evaluates a company's ability to pay dividends to its preferred shareholders based on its net income.A ratio above 1 suggests that the company can pay preferred dividends. However, a ratio below 1 suggests it will default on dividend payments.Investors should also co...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/demat-account/what-is-dp-id-in-demat-account/
DP ID: What Is DP ID In Demat Account
Individuals involved in the buying and selling of securities should be familiar with their 16-digit demat account number. The first eight digits within this account number represent the DP ID, which serves to identify the Depository Participant. The subsequent digits make up the customer ID. It is crucial for investo...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/how-can-the-union-budget-affect-your-personal-finance/
How Can Union Budget 2023-24 Affect Your Personal Finances
The Union Budget is an annual financial statement presented by the Finance Minister of India, outlining the government's financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. (Head over to this blog to understand more about the Budget)The Union Budget for 2023-24, which will be presented on 1st February 2023, can likely impac...
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What Is Client ID In Demat Account
Most financial institutions require you to open an account before using their services or products. This is true for the share market too. You have to set up a new account before you can start trading.When you open an accountwith a bank, you can deposit money. Then you are able to keep track of your transactions with ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/ipos/how-to-apply-for-an-ipo/
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There are two ways of applying for an IPO:Through a trading accountThrough a bank accountLet’s look at both the options in detail.Applying For An IPO Through Trading AccountA trading account is a prerequisite. It enables you to buy and sell securities on the stock market. If you wish to trade in IPO shares—or even in ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-now-muthoot-microfin-ltd-ipo/
Everything You Wanted to Know About Muthoot Microfin Ltd IPO
About Muthoot Microfin LtdMuthoot Microfin Ltd specializes in providing micro-loans to women entrepreneurs with a special focus on India's rural regions. The company's microfinance operations are geared to promote inclusive growth to women and give wings to their entrepreneurial dreams. Its mission is to become the nu...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/motisons-jewellers-ipo-debut/
Motisons Jewellers Set to Debut in IPO Market
About Motisons JewellersMotisons Jewellers Ltd, incorporated in October 1997, sells jewellery made of gold, diamonds, and Kundan. Additionally, it sells jewellery products such as pearls, platinum, silver and other precious and semi-precious metals.In terms of product offering and positioning, Motisons Jewellers Ltd a...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/intraday-trading/how-to-choose-stocks-for-intraday-trading/
How to select stocks for intraday trading
To succeed as an intraday trader, you need to identify the right stocks to trade in. Once you have identified a selection of stocks and ETFs, you can then monitor and analyse these further toidentify trends. The entry and exit strategies are dictated by the trends you observe. Let’s explore some rules and key factors ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/currency/how-to-withdraw-money-from-a-forex-trading-account/
How To Withdraw Money from a Forex Trading Account?
Key HighlightsForex trading popularity is on the rise, leading to queries on how to withdraw money from trading accounts.Trading accounts serve as cash flow indicators, while demat accounts hold securities in India.A step-by-step guide for withdrawing from your Forex account includes logging in, finding the withdrawal...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-cross-listing/
What is Cross Listing?
Key HighlightsCross-listing involves listing a company's ordinary shares on an exchange other than its primary and original stock exchange.Fulfilling the listing criteria of the exchange is a prerequisite for companies seeking cross-listing.Advantages of cross-listing include trading shares in various time zones, enha...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-are-interlisted-stocks/
What are Interlisted Stocks?
Key HighlightsInterlisted stocks are listed on multiple stock exchanges, typically in the company's home country and one or more additional countries.Companies choose to interlist to benefit from a lower cost of capital and gain access to a broader pool of international investors.Interlisted stocks drawbacks include t...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/difference-between-stock-and-share/
Stock vs share: Key differences, types and investment advice
Stocks’ and ‘shares’ are basic terms that investors must understand before starting their stock market journey. However, the terms are often used interchangeably. But, there is a subtle difference between stock and share.To some extent, it is true that they denote the same thing—an individual’s ownership in a public c...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/38-lakh-marriages-and-the-economic-symphony-of-weddings/
38 Lakh Marriages and the Economic Symphony of Weddings
Kotak Insights | Date 15/12/2023It is the fourth largest industry in India.Most of us have participated in it in some or the other way.And it holds a special place in our hearts for it brings people together.We’re talking about theIndian Wedding Industry!The reason we’re talking about it? - The Indian wedding season ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/india-shelter-finance-corporation-ipo/
India Shelter Finance Corporation IPO: 5 Things You Should Know
1. IPO Details:The IPO of India Shelter Finance Corporation is scheduled to open for subscription onDecember 13and conclude onDecember 15.TheIPO price bandis set atRs 469toRs 493per equity share.The company is planning to raiseRs 1,200 crorethrough fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 800 crore and anoffer-for-sale (...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-sustainable-growth-rate/
What is the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR)
Key HighlightsSustainable growth rate (SGR) is the growth rate a company can achieve without taking additional debt.A company can compete, only if its growth rate is strong enough.However, a company may face potential issues if its growth rate is very high. It is essential to consider the potential drawbacks of such r...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-trailing-earnings-per-share/
Understanding Trailing Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Key HighlightsTrailing Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a critical metric used by investors to assess the profitability and expansion of a firm.Making educated selections is aided by this historical statistic, which is based on prior earnings.An important draw for investors is its ability to show annual and quarterly growt...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-capital-appreciation/
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Key HighlightsCapital appreciation is the increase in the market value of an asset or investment over time.It is calculated as the difference between the current value and the purchase price of the asset.Factors contributing to capital appreciation include a strong economy, low-interest rates, asset outperformance, an...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-a-stock-loan-rebate/
Stock Loan Rebate: Defining Meaning, Considerations and Practical Examples
Key TakeawaysA stock loan rebate is a compensation given to brokerage clients lending their stocks.This compensation is derived from the interest payments and loan fees paid by those who borrow on margin.It can be challenging for individual traders or retail investors to qualify for a significant rebate, as it necessi...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-senior-security/
What is Senior Security in the Stock Market?
Key HighlightsSenior security is a financial instrument that has the highest repayment priority in case of liquidation.Senior debt generally offers lower interest rates compared to junior debt.Bondholders are considered creditors. They have a higher priority over common shareholders in receiving payments during bankru...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-value-averaging/
What is Value Averaging (VA)?
Key HighlightsIn value averaging, investments are adjusted based on market value and a predetermined growth path.This strategy aims to maintain consistent portfolio growth by acquiring more shares at low prices and fewer at high prices.Value averaging investment plan in India may offer potential long-term returns, inc...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-graham-number/
What is Graham Number?
Key HighlightsA Graham number is a measure of the maximum price that an investor should be willing to pay for one stock.It was developed by one of the most famous value investors, Benjamin Graham.The value is estimated by accounting for the company's earnings and book value per share.What is the Graham Number in the S...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-market-momentum/
What is Market Momentum?
Key HighlightsMarket momentum maintains a broad and sustained market price trend into the future.Market momentum can stay in an upward or downward trend, supported by changes in trading volume and the use of several technical indicators.Momentum trading occurs when the market is rising and falling after it has reached...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/inox-india-analysis-for-investors/
Inox India IPO: A Complete Analysis for Indian Investors
Inox India’s Key IPO DetailsScheduled to kick off its IPO subscription onDecember 14and conclude onDecember 18, Inox India is not just another participant in this IPO wave but a strategic player in the cryogenic equipment sector. The company is planning to raiseRs 1,459 croresolely through anoffer-for-sale (OFS). TheI...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-high-close/
What is High Close?
Key HighlightsUsing the high close strategy for market manipulation might pose legal risks if it is misused.The high close strategy involves buying stocks at an elevated price in the final minutes before the market closes, artificially inflating the closing price.The high close strategy is frequently applied to stocks...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-poop-and-scoop/
What is Poop and Scoop?
Key HighlightsPoop and scoop is an illegal technique when a few well-informed individuals try to manipulate the price of a stock by circulating false information about it.Such schemes are made possible by the proliferation of internet communities, platforms, and finance discussion groups that make it easy to implement...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/margin-trading/margin-trading-definition/
Margin Trading Facility: Definition, Benefits, and Risks
What is Margin Trading?Margin trading is a method of buying stocks or other financial assets where you pay a part of the purchase price while the rest is funded by the broker. Simply put, it's like getting a loan from your broker to buy more assets than you could with just your own money.Let's understand it with an ex...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-circuit-breaker/
What is Circuit Breaker?
Key HighlightsCircuit breakers are temporary measures that interrupt trading to reduce panic selling on the stock exchanges.Circuit breakers will be triggered for each security if the price moves upwards or downwards.Based on feedback from past crises, the existing circuit breaker system has been amended several times...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-trading-hault/
What is Trading Halt?
Key HighlightsThe definition of a trading halt is the temporary suspension of equities trading as per certain guidelines of the market regulators.News, order imbalances, or price fluctuations outside defined zones can be the reasons for a trading halt.Trading can be stopped for specific stocks or the entire market.Tra...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-toehold-purchase/
What is Toehold Purchase?
Key HighlightsInstitutional or retail investors make a toehold purchase when they buy less than 5% of the target company's outstanding shares.A firm or investor may secretly take a toehold position on a target company's stock without notifying the target company or the market regulator.A toehold purchase might be the ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-are-piggyback-registration-rights/
What Are Piggyback Registration Rights?
Key HighlightsA form of registration rights enabling investors to register their unregistered shares in a public offering is the Piggyback Registration Rights.While piggyback registration rights are easily added to shares since subscribing to shares with these rights is comparatively less expensive, an underwriter may...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-an-accredited-investor/
What is an Accredited Investor?
Key HighlightsAn accredited investor is an individual or business entity that is permitted to trade securities not available to the general public.SEBI establishes net worth and income benchmarks for investors in order to accredit them.SEBI's objective of protecting investor interests and promoting investment is align...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-a-subscription-agreement/
What is a Subscription Agreement?
Key HighlightsSubscription agreement meaning refers to formal agreements between companies and investors to buy shares of a company for a set price.The document contains all the details of an agreement, including outstanding shares, share ownership, and payouts.An agreement ensures that the company receives adequate f...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/how-much-money-is-needed-to-start-stock-trading-in-india/
How Much Money Do You Need To Start Stock Trading In India?
The amount of money needed to get started in the stock market depends on the individual's investment goals and risk tolerance. One can start with as little as a few hundred rupees using low-cost investment options like ETFs or mutual funds, while direct stock investing may require a larger amount. Read the article to ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/ipos/4-different-types-ipo-investors/
4 Types of IPO Investors
What is an IPO?An Initial Public Offering, or IPO, marks a company's transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one. When a company files for an IPO, it is all set to make a share market debut. Its shares will be made available to the general public for the first time. Companies do so to raise capita...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/intraday-trading/intraday-trading-guide-for-beginners/
Intraday Trading Guide For Beginners
Intraday trading, also called day trading, is the buying and selling of stocks within the same day. In other words, intraday trading means all positions are squared off before the market closes, and there is no change in ownership of shares as a result of the trades.Until recently, people perceived day trading to be t...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/margin-trading/what-is-the-rate-of-interest-charged-on/
What is the Rate of Interest Charged on Margin Trading Facility?
What is Interest on Margin Trading?MTF Interest Rate, often called the ‘Interest onMarginTrading’, is the interest that your broker charges from you for the funds offered. When you trade on margin, you essentially take money to purchase more securities than you could with your available capital. This money entails an ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/ipos/why-invest-ipo-and-its-benefits/
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Key HighlightsIPO Offers access to early-stage companies for long-term wealth creation.IPOs provide transparent pricing and affordable entry points, which may be beneficial for small investors.Smart investors should track upcoming IPOs for wealth-building opportunities.Why Should You Consider Investing in an IPO?In an...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/trading-account/buy-today-and-sell-tomorrow-trading-strategy/
Buy Today and Sell Tomorrow (BTST) Trading Strategy
Understanding BTST TradingLet's start with btst meaning. In BTST trading, individuals sell assets the next day after buying them. In a conventional trade, it takes t+2 days for stock market purchases to appear in your demat account. So, you cannot profit if the price increases the next day. However, if your broker pro...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/demat-account/convert-physical-shares-to-demat-account/
How to convert physical shares into demat form
To convert physical shares into demat form, you'll need to undergo a process known as dematerialisation. This involves converting your paper share certificates into electronic form for storage in a Demat account. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has long insisted that all physical shares be converted ...
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How to transfer shares from one demat account to another
Key highlightsIt is easy to transfer shares between demat accounts.You can transfer shares online or offline.Ownership of shares does not change when you transfer them to your other demat account. Hence, there are no applicable taxes.If an investor transfers shares to a demat account of another individual, capital gai...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/share-market-basics/
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The share market is really important for a country's economy. It's where companies, big and small, offer parts of their business to people who want to invest. It's not just about the famous Bombay Stock Exchange; anyone can get involved. In this article, we'll break down the complications of the Indian share market to...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/sensex-crosses-69k-mark-decoding-the-rally-and-what-lies-beyond/
Sensex Crosses 69K Mark: Decoding the Rally and What Lies Beyond
Kotak Insights | Date 08/12/2023Indian stock markets are in the headlines for all the right reasons in recent days.The market benchmark indices touched their lifetime highs this week, with theSensexending above the69,000 mark.This is a milestone, especially among momentum investors enjoying the market’s stellar perfor...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/doms-industries-joins-the-indian-ipo-bandwagon/
DOMS Industries Joins the Indian IPO Bandwagon
About DOMS IndustriesDOMS Industries is one of India’s leading stationery and art product manufacturers, selling a wide range of stationary kits, office and art supplies in over 40 countries. The company has a multi-channel PAN India presence with 100+ stockists, and their core products, such as pencils and mathematic...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/usdinr-treads-water-while-jpy-traders-brace-for-impact/
Currency 8th December: USDINR Treads Water While JPY Traders Brace for Impact
In the dynamic realm of foreign exchange, the USDINR pair appears to be dancing within a range, exhibiting a sense of stability. However, the real spectacle is unfolding on another stage as the Japanese Yen (JPY) traders brace themselves for potential market fireworks. The reason behind this anticipation lies in the s...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-september-effect/
What is the September Effect?
Key HighlightsSeptember Effect refers to a market anomaly where the September stock market performs relatively poorly.According to some, investors' consumption of cash at the end of the season may be the reason for the September Effect.Some statistical evidence may exist for the September Effect, but it depends on wha...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-black-monday/
What is Black Monday?
Key TakeawaysThe black Monday crash was not triggered by a single news event but resulted from a combination of factors,Protective measures like trading curbs and circuit breakers have been implemented since Black Monday.A well-devised, long-term investment strategy provides the confidence for investors to remain stea...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-consolidated-tape/
What is Consolidated Tape?
Key HighlightsThe Consolidated Tape is a technological system that gathers real-time data from the stock exchange, including information on prices and trading volumes.Each company listed on the stock exchange is recognized by its unique ticker symbol.The trading volume signifies the total number of shares traded.Real-...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-runoff/
What is Runoff?
Key HighlightsIn the historical context, runoff involved the daily process of summarizing and documenting the closing prices of stocks using paper ticker tape.Ticker tape from the daily runoff was repurposed for festive ticker tape parades, creating a celebratory atmosphere when thrown from apartment and office window...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-painting-the-tape/
What is Painting the Tape?
Key HighlightsMarket manipulation, like "painting the tape," exploits grey areas despite robust rules.This tactic involves influencing security prices at the expense of unsuspecting investors.The goal is to increase volume, attracting investors who unknowingly contribute to price hikes.Manipulators then sell their hol...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-capping/
What is Capping?
Key HighlightsIn order to keep it below the option's strike price, capping means actively selling the underlying security of a derivative.If the sale of the underlying is intended to be manipulative, capping is considered to be a violation of securities law. It is lawful to sell legitimately prior to the expiry of an ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-manipulation/
What is Manipulation in the Stock Market?
Key HighlightsMarket manipulation is the intentional and artificial manipulation of supply and demand to influence a stock's price.Manipulators benefit when other investors buy or sell securities whose price has been manipulated.Rumours and fake transactions are used to manipulate the price of securities.A number of s...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/commodities/how-can-i-check-my-sovereign-gold-bonds/
How Can I Check Sovereign Gold Bonds
Gold investment has long been considered a safe haven for those looking to safeguard their wealth and diversify their investment portfolio. Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) offer a unique opportunity to invest in gold without the need for physical possession. These government-backed securities provide investors with the be...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/what-is-stock-market/
What is October Stock Market?
Key HighlightsThis October effect is referred to in the October stock market.Stock markets are being affected by investor sentiment, which has been conditioned over the years due to numerous events affecting financial markets.The October stock market has been a recognised irregularity in the financial calendar since i...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/demat-account/demat-account-opening-charges/
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If you are planning to invest in the stock markets, you will first need toopen a demat account. The termdemat accountis the shortened form of ‘dematerialised account’. Here, all your transactions get stored in a paperless or digital format. The demat account allows you to buy and sell shares in the electronic form. Th...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/articles/the-chemical-story-of-india/
The Chemical Story of India
Kotak Insights | Date 06/12/2023Picture a world where every aspect of your day, from the screen you're reading this on to the food you eat, is a result of a grand chemical symphony. Think of the chemical sector as the unseen architect, blending elements to create the products we use daily.Over the years, this sector h...
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What is Control Stock?
Key HighlightsThe control shares are equity shares owned by major shareholders of a publicly traded company.If significant and essential decisions are taken, control stock will give ownership to the holder.The control stock is considered shares with more voting power or a higher weighting of votes.Understanding Contro...
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What are Dual Class Stocks?
Key HighlightsA company offering at least two classes of shares is known as a dual-class stock. Dual-class stock structures are popular among IT firms.Company leaders and founders receive a class of stock with substantially higher voting power. However, the general public gets a type of stock with limited voting power...
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What is Non Controlling Interest?
Key HighlightsNon controlling interest shareholders lack independent control over corporate decisions or the ability to cast votes individually.In the case of a direct non-controlling interest, the shareholder is entitled to a proportional share of all recorded equity of a subsidiary, covering both pre- and post-acqui...
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What is Dead Hand Provision?
Key HighlightsA dead-hand provision is a strategy for blocking takeovers by giving new shares to everyone except the hostile bidder who wants to buy the company.The value of shares that the acquirer already owns is diluted, and its percentage of ownership is reduced, making it more expensive to take over.Management ca...
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Pre-IPO: What it is, How it Works, and Why you Should Invest
Key HighlightsA Pre-IPO stock is a stock of a company that has not yet gone public.Pre-IPO companies have a solid business model.Many Pre-IPO companies have been around for at least a year and are profitable.Often, Pre-IPO companies have more information available than their post-IPO counterparts.What are Pre-IPO Stoc...
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As many as 163 companies launched an IPO in 2017 alone! Companies as big and diverse as Reliance, Coal India and ICICI have taken the IPO route in the past.##Basics Of IPO InvestingWhat is an IPO?So, let’s first understand what an IPO is. Just to initiate you, it is an abbreviation of initial public offering.When you ...
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What is the full form of IPO?
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) marks a pivotal moment in a private company's trajectory as it ventures into the realm of the general public by offering its shares. This transformative event enables the company to transition from privately held to publicly traded. Once a company goes public through an IPO, it can exp...
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What is Nil-paid Rights
Key HighlightsA nil-paid share means the company hasn't received any payment for the nominal value or any premium during issuance. So, it is a security for which the owner paid no money.In order to attract new shareholders, the rights are typically sold at a discount to what they would cost on the market.After the rig...
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What are Voting Shares? Definition, Example and Benefits
Key HighlightsVoting shares grant shareholders the right to participate in the decisions and policies of a company. One share gives one vote to shareholders.Investors can vote in the election of the directors and other important matters of the company.The voting process involves an Annual General Meeting (AGM), where ...
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What is brokerage?Brokerage is a fee levied by brokers for managing investment transactions in your demat and trading account and rendering related services. Brokerage charges vary across different brokers. SEBI has set norms for the maximum brokerage a broker can charge. It is limited to 0.25% for intraday trades and...
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What is Options Trading?
Key TakeawaysWith options trading, you can buy or sell stocks, ETFs, etc., at a specific price within a specific time frame. Additionally, this type of trading gives buyers the option not to buy the security at a specified price or date.Option trading strategies include long call options, short call options, long put ...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/intraday-trading/difference-between-intraday-and-delivery/
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Buying and selling shares on the same day isintraday trading. When you don’t sell your shares on the same day, your trade becomes a delivery trade. So, in an intraday trade, both the legs of a transaction, i.e., buying and selling, are executed on the same day. Hence, the net holding position will be zero. In a delive...
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What is Demat Account?
Key HighlightsA Demat account is an electronic repository for holding securities in dematerialised form.It allows investors to hold securities such as stocks, mutual funds, bonds, in digital format. So, it facilitates easy and secure trading.Features of the Demat account include easy share transfer, collateral for loa...
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Difference Between Call and Put Option
Key TakeawaysCall options provide the right to buy an asset. Traders buy call options when they anticipate a rise in the asset price.Put options offer the right to sell an asset, Traders buy them when they anticipate a decline in asset price.Call options are suitable for the bullish markets. However, put options are p...
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What is an Anti-Dilution Provision?
Key HighlightsAnti-dilution provisions provide for the right of investors to maintain their ownership percentages in the event of the issue of new shares.The dilution refers to a decrease in the holder's shareholding due to the issuance of new shares.The anti-dilution provisions are divided into full ratchet and weigh...
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What are Authorized Stocks?
Key HighlightsAuthorized stock is the maximum number of shares a publicly traded company is permitted to issue, as detailed in its articles of incorporation or charter.Outstanding shares represent the portion of authorized stock already issued to the public. Investors actively hold these shares.The company's treasury ...
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What are Pink Sheet Stocks?
Key HighlightsA pink sheet stock is traded over the counter, and the term originates from early OTC markets where pink sheets were used.There are advantages to investing in pink sheets, including the ability to raise money and lower transaction costs, but there are also disadvantages, such as a lack of financial discl...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/commodities/what-are-the-timings-for-commodity-market-trading/
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Learn about the standard trading hours, pre-opening, regular and post-closing sessions. Get to know the specific timings for various commodity exchanges in India, such as MCX and NCDEX. Discover the importance of staying updated on market holidays and any variations in trading hours.The commodity market is a vital com...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/futures-and-options/difference-between-futures-and-options/
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Understanding what arefutures and options, particularly the points of difference between the two, will help you to use these trading tools in the best possible way. However, if you’re looking for difference between Covered and Naked options contracts,click here.Key HighlightsFutures trade needs to be exercised on or b...
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F&O contracts, signed by two parties, facilitate trading assets at predetermined prices on specified future dates. These contracts aim to hedge the risks associated with stock market trading by locking in prices in advance. Today, let’s learn about them in detail.Key TakeawaysFutures and options (F&O)are derivative co...
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Futures Trading in Share Market
Futures trading is a fascinating and dynamic aspect of the financial world. It involves the buying and selling of contracts, known as futures contracts, that are based on an underlying asset. This form of trading has existed for centuries, providing participants with opportunities to hedge risk, speculate on price mov...
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https://www.kotaksecurities.com/share-market/difference-between-large-small-mid-cap-in-share-market/
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It is essential for stock market newbies to understand what is large cap, mid cap and small cap in stocks. They differ from each other in terms of growth potential and risk. Small-caps have growth potential, mid-caps balance stability and expansion, and large-caps are dependable, well-established businesses. Let’s dig...
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How To Trade Stocks: A Beginner's Guide
Mastering the position of a stock trader and learning how to trade stocks can be an exciting and challenging experience. Understanding the basics is essential for novices to navigate the market's intricacies. As a trader or investor, you will experience highs and lows along the way, as well as periods of success and l...
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Essential Option Trading Strategies for Every Trader in Stock Market
In options trading, investors have to decide if they want to execute the contract. So, options trading strategies play a critical role in making appropriate decisions. Therefore, having a thorough grasp of options trading methods is essential. There are several strategies to tradeoptions. Each of these strategies has ...
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What is Open Interest?
Key HighlightsThe total number of active contracts that are not yet closed or resolved is known as open interest.The open interest will rise when a new buyer and seller sign a contract. It will decline if contracts are closed or executed. But open interest doesn't change when a new buyer and an old seller sign a contr...
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Is India’s SIP Revolution Finally Here?
Kotak Insights | Date 01/12/2023Ever wondered how a seemingly straightforward investment plan could set off a financial revolution?Picture this: a nation collectively investing, building wealth, and reshaping its financial destiny.Well, it’s happening, and one of the catalyst for this change is the era ofSystematic In...
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For a business that has decided to go public, the road to launching an IPO is a long and lonely one. Typically, an IPO process takes six to nine months. The following outline should give you an idea of all the steps involved:The IPO ProcessStep1: Appointment of investment bankers/underwritersThese financial experts ca...