Tag: Shares

Hero To Zero

By Vivek Sharma on June 23, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Why investing in equities is much safer thru rather than investing directly in individual stocks. Mutual funds hire full-time, high-level investment professionals. Funds can afford to do so as they manage large pools […]

What are ‘Value Stocks’

By Vivek Sharma on January 20, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Definition : The shares trading below their intrinsic value are considered value stocks and can be considered good investments. Investment Guru Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett pioneered this concept. Value stocks may […]

What is STT

By Vivek Sharma on January 6, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Definition : Securities Transaction Tax (STT) refers to the tax levied on transaction (purchase or sale) of securities listed on the Indian stock exchanges. Such securities include equity shares, derivatives and equity-oriented […]

What is Convertible Bonds ?

By Vivek Sharma on November 6, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Convertible BondsDefinition : Convertible bonds give the holder the right to convert or exchange the par amount of the bond for common shares of the issuer at some fixed ratio during a […]