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Stocks – Charts teach you

Stock markets around the world are in bad shape from quite some time. Not many investors are happy about the situation and they are not investing as they used to some 5 years back. The investors have lost the hope of something good is going to happen in near future. The markets seem very dull these days. In this period of time also one can analyze the situation and park in funds. It does teach you many things that otherwise we would not have noticed. Continue reading

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Beginner Series – First Step towards investing

I have decided to help the beginners with the little knowledge that I have acquired. From now on, I will write one article per week that will be exclusively for the beginner who wants to invest in stock market for investing purposes and not trading. There is considerable difference. Trader buys stock and sells them at a better price where as an investor buys stock keeps it till its real value is met and he sells it. The time period is what that has to be noticed in here. Continue reading

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Mutual Fund Entry Load Abolished

SEBI has abolished the Entry load for the Mutual Funds. That means after the NFO (New Fund Offer) if any investor wants to enter into that particular Fund, he had to pay certain amount as Entry Load as he is going to invest in the middle of the Fund’s life cycle. Now, SEBI has abolished it. This was not necessary for the Assets Management Company (AMC) but they thought it would be nice idea to charge the investors and now SEBI has taken a stand for the investors as in time of such financial turmoil. SEBI is more concerned about the investors and it want to bring in the faith that things are all fine. Continue reading

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Savings as an Expense

I was wondering is it possible to save money with least effort. Generally for me, savings become the last option once the paycheck hits my account. I don’t think much about savings. The priority of savings is generally last or somewhere close to last. It is not a good sign and I know that. I was wondering if at all I decide to change the situation and make savings as an important priority then what could be done and it flashed to me that I consider savings as an expense and which is mandatory. I do spend the money that I earn, I thought every week I fill petrol for my bike, it is necessary similarly I will deposit some amount of money in the savings account thinking that it is necessary. Continue reading

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Akshaya Tritiya

Today is the auspicious day according to the Hindu calendar. Akshaya Tritiya is traditionally observed as the birthday of Parusurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The day is particularly considered auspicious for buying long term assets like gold and silver, including ornaments made of the same; diamond and other precious stones; and the real estate. The legend states that any venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya shall continue to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, it is normal to see many of the new ventures, like starting a business, ground breaking for construction etc on the Akshaya Tritiya Day. Continue reading

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