Uncovering the Truth: P&L of Individual Traders in Equity F&O
The stock market is one of the world’s most volatile and unpredictable financial markets. In recent years, the equity futures and options (F&O) segment has gained significant popularity among individual traders due to its high liquidity and low entry barriers. In this segment, traders can buy or sell futures and options contracts based on underlying […]
Republic Day Special: Building Your Financial Future
As we celebrate the 74th anniversary of India’s Republic Day, it’s important to reflect on not just the progress and accomplishments of our nation but also on our personal life journey’s so far. Just like our country makes a gradual transition to a modern state, it’s important to work on transitions in our personal and […]
Understanding Exit Load in Mutual Funds: What Investors Need to Know
When investing in mutual funds, it’s important to understand the concept of exit load. This is a fee that some mutual fund companies charge investors when they redeem or sell their units within a certain period of time after the initial investment. The purpose of this fee is to discourage short-term or speculative investments and […]
The Value of Comprehensive Health Insurance in India
Recent data on health insurance in India shows that asset sales or loans finance 47% of rural and 31% of urban India’s hospitalization costs. A health insurance plan or health scheme covers at least one member of 41% of Indian households, according to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5). These statistics highlight the importance of […]
Which investments assist in tax saving?
Household savings are primarily held in fixed deposits, states the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) annual report 2022. Fixed deposits account for 6% of gross national disposable income (GNPI), while equities account for 0.5%. However, there is a larger issue impeding wealth growth: tax inefficiency. People are so focused on tax deductions that they overlook […]
