All you need to know about the new fund offers

All you need to know about the new fund offers
 (1)what is an NFO?
                (2)How is NFO different from equity IPO?
                (3)Is there any advantages of investing in an NFO?

Why mutual funds score over direct investment?

Why mutual funds score over direct investment?
                  (1)What is the ticket size required for equity mutual funds?
                  (2)what tax benefits do mutual funds offer?
                  (3)how does a fund manager work for the investor?
                  (4)how liquid are mutual funds?

Why is 'Monte dei pachi di siena' under stress?

Why is 'Monte dei pachi di siena' under stress?
                     (1) why does monte dei pachi di siena (MPS) need capital?

How SEBI is strenghening risk management in Commexes(Commodity exchanges)

How SEBI is strenghening risk management in Commexes(Commodity exchanges)                
 (1)what's the initial margin?
                (2)what has been done?
                (3)what forced the regulator to contemplate tweaking the initial margin?
                 (4)what is VAR?
                 (5)What could happen if the VAR time frame is changed?

What does overweight, underweight on a sector mean?

what does overweight, underweight on a sector mean?
                  (1)what does being overweight/underweight on a sector mean?
                (2)what makes the fund manager go overweight/underweight?
                (3)why does a fund manager take these calls?

Difference between block and bulk deals

Difference between block and bulk deals
 (1)what is a block deal?
                (2)what is a bulk deal?
                (3)who are the participants in such deals?
                 (4)how do bulk/block deals influence a stock?

Here's how to stagger investments using STP

Here's how to stagger investments using STP                ]
 (1)What is STP?
                (2)How does it operate?
                (3)How does an investor gain?

List of key features on mutual funds

List of key features on mutual funds
 (1)How flexible are MFs?
                (2)Are MFs liquid? How fast can you withdraw in case of an emergency?
                (3)What transparency do MFs exhibit?
                 (4)How do MFs diversify?

How important is consistency in MF scheme

How important is consistency in MF scheme                
 (1)what is consistency?
                (2)how is consistency calculated?
                (3)Why is consistency an importany parameter?

What makes turnover ratio important for a fund manager

What makes turnover ratio important for a fund manager
(1)How is it calculated?
                (2)what is its significance?
                (3)what does a high turnover ratio indicate?

What are some of the operational aspects of SIP?

What are some of the operational aspects of SIP?              
 (1)what is a SIP?
                (2)When can you start a SIP?
                (3)What should be SIP's tenure?
                 (4)Can i increase/reduce my existing SIP amount?
                 (5)Can i add lump sump to my SIP?

Here's how to track your mutual fund investments

Here's how to track your mutual fund investments                
 (1)where should you look for information on the scheme you have invested in?
                (2)How do i compare my MF scheme with others?
                (3)whay key changes should you waitch in your schemes?
                 (4)how long should you wait for these chnages?

FCNR(B) deposits become a worry now

FCNR(B) deposits become a worry now
 (1)what are FCNR(B) deposits?
                (2)what was so special about the september 2013 scheme?
                (3)How will the redemptions be met?
               (4)why the concern?

Tackling the black money menance

Tackling the black money menance                
 (1)what is black money?
                (2)are there any estimates of black money?
                (3)does black money exist only in the form of cash & currency? what are the other forms it can take?
                 (4)what does the current measure by the government try to address?
                 (5)How does the problem in india compare with the rest of the world?

Seventh pay commission & consumption explained

Seventh pay commission & consumption explained
  (1)what is a pay commission?
                (2)what were the recommendations?
                (3)what will be its impact on consumption?
                 (4)what will be its impact on government spending?

why a digital footprint is crucial

why a digital footprint is crucial
 (1)what is a digital footprint?
                (2)how is it important for an individual's access to credit?
                (3)which all financial institutions use digital footprints as a parameter for giving out loans?
                 (4)why are banks looking for alternate sources of data on their customers?
                 (5)does it help someone to access a better rate because of solid digital footprints

What Nifty options say about market trend?

What Nifty options say about market trend?              
 (1)what do you normally buy?
                (2)what do Nifty options indicate?
                (3)is trading options risky?
                 (4)what are the types of options?

Where is the rupee headed?

Where is the rupee headed?
                (1)what are currency futures?
                (2)what currency pairs are offered for futures trading here?
                (3)what do currency options indicate for rupee direction against USD?
                 (4)What is the current spot rate of rupee?
                 (5)Where can i trade in currency futures?

All about political Risk cover

All about political Risk cover
 (1)what is a political risk cover?
                (2) is there an increase in demand for political risk covers?
                (3) who buys these covers?
                 (4)which indian companies offer this product?
                 (5)are there any large chains?
                 (6)what is the impact on the premium?

How are NRI deposits different from remittances?

How are NRI deposits different from remittances?                
                            (1)What are NRI deposits
                (2) what are NRI remittances?
                (3)what is the difference between the two?
                 (4)why is there a confustion?

Understanding Margin funding

Understanding Margin funding                
                (1) what is margin funding
                (2)what are the margin requirements?
                (3)what are usually the interest rates for margin funding?
                 (4)what happens if the value of the shares bought with the help of margins fall?
                 (5)how does margin funding benefit brokerages?

play safe when trading an event

play safe when trading an event                
 (1)why do people trade events
                (2)why play safe?
                (3)what if i have an itch to trade nonethless?
                 (4)what is the difference?
                 (5)what is the best for retail investor

Asset purchase programme: A tool to revive global growth

Asset purchase programme: A tool to revive global growth
 (1)what is asset purchase programme?
                (2)how does it help reive the economy?
                (3)when has asset purchase programme been implemented?
                 (4)what is the need to include private bonds?

Impact of revised ECB norms on startups

Impact of revised ECB norms on startups
 (1)What is ECB?
                (2)What is the eligibility for a startup?
                (3)how is a startup defined?
                 (4)who is eligible to be a lender?
                 (5)what is the maturity period of the loan and what is the cap on it?
                 (6)what kind of security can be provided by the entity to the lender?
                 (7)Are guarantees allowed?

What do brent futures trades indicate for market?

What do brent futures trades indicate for market?                
 (1)where are brent derivatives traded?
                (2)when do the current brent series of options expire?
                (3)what do the trades indicate?
                 (4)can these result in delivery?
                 (5)what does training indicate on price of crude in near term?
                 (6)who has greater risk?

Role of tapering in uplifting growth of a stressed economy

Role of tapering in uplifting growth of a stressed economy
 (1)why is tapering back on the table?
                (2)what is tapering in economy?
                (3)why is the option being considered by the ECB?
                 (4)When was the last time tapering was used by a country?
                 (5)How will global markets react to a possible tapering by the ECB?

How are covered bonds different from other bonds?

How are covered bonds different from other bonds?                
 (1)what are covered bonds?
                (2)what is so special about it?
                (3)what are these called globally?
                 (4)are they becoming popular now?
                 (5)Are there new innovations in the structure of securities?

why price to book is important for finstocks?

why price to book is important for finstocks?                
 (1)what is price to book value ratio?
                (2)how to calculate P/B and why is it used?
                (3)how to use it to invest in Cos?
                 (4)how do investors look at this ratio in practice?
                 (5)what are the drawbacks?

Impact of demonetisation on reserve Money, money supply

Impact of demonetisation on reserve Money, money supply
             (1)what is currency in circulation?
             (2)what is reserve money?
             (3)what is money supply?
             (4)how does demonetisation affect reserve money and money supply?
             (5)How will it affect the RBI's balance sheet?

How dollar index affects other global currencies

How dollar index affects other global currencies
                  (1)what is the dollar index?
                  (2) how to understand the dollar index movements?
                  (3) why is the dollar index rising now?
                  (4) what does it mean for emerging markets?

What the nifty options chain indicates?

What the nifty options chain indicates?
              (1) what's in store?
              (2) where could nifty head?
              (3) what reinforces this possiblity?
              (4) what is the chance of a correction, going by options data?
              (5) what is a call and put option?

How to invest in mutual funds in a minor child's name

How to invest in mutual funds in a minor child's name
(1)Is a MF investment possible in the name of minor child?            
                (2)Documents required to make an investment?
                (3)Can i even start a SIP or STP in the name of a minor child?
                 (4)What happens when the minor child becomes a major or attains 18 years of age?

How can an investor redeem his MF units?

How can an investor redeem his MF units?                
 (1)what does an investor need to do to redeem his MF units?
                (2)what value will an investor get when he redeems his units?
                (3)what redemption money will come to an investor's account?
                 (4)how will i recive my redemption proceeds?
                 (5)what does an investor do, if the fund house rejects redemption request on signature mismatch?

RBI's dividend transfer policy

RBI's dividend transfer policy
 (1)why does the RBI transfer so much funds to the government?
                (2)how does the central bank earn its surplus income?
                (3)what are its accounting policies?
                 (4)what has contributed to the sharp spurt in transfer to the governemnt over the past two years?
                 (5)how does it help the government?

what are arbitrage fund? should you invest in them?

 what are arbitrage fund? should you invest in them?              
 (1)what are arbitrage funds?
                (2)why is there higher investor interest in arbitrage funds?
                (3)how safe are arbitrage funds?
                 (4)what kind of returns do they give

What is a straddle in F&O trading

What is a straddle in F&O trading
      (1)what is a straddle?            
      (2)what is better-buying or selling a straddle?
       (3)so, do straddle seller end up winning most of the time?
      (4) when do buyer's gain?
      (5) currently who are selling straddles?

How demonitisation may impact savings

How demonitisation may impact savings
         (1) what do savings by indians comprise?
         (2)how will note ban impact savings?
         (3) how wouls this play out on overall financial savings?
         (4) what about savings in physical assets?

Helicopter Money and what it can do for Economy

Helicopter Money and what it can do for Economy
             (1) what is helicopter Money?
             (2) Why is the concept of helicopter money relevant now?
             (3) why are countries looking at increasing inflation?
             (4) so why not just print the money and create inflation?
             (5) is quantitative easing the same as helicopter money?

Divident from mutual funds

Divident from mutual funds
                   (1) How does a mutual fund declare a dividend?
                   (2) At what frequency can an investor expect a dividend from a mutual fund scheme?
                   (3) What is the tax treatment of dividends in mutual funds?
                   (4) Does dividend option work for all investors?

Fed rate hike and its impact on emerging markets

Fed rate hike and its impact on emerging markets
                  (1) why is the fed meet such an important event for markets?
                  (2) how does fed's decision have an impact on EMs?
                  (3) Why should it affect foreign capital flows into EMs?
                  (4) what is the probability of a rate hime this around?

What is the role of an independent director?

 What is the role of an independent director?
                  (1) who is an independent director?
                  (2) how many independent directors can a company have?
                  (3) how is an independent director appointed?
                  (4) what are the main reponsibilities of an independent director?
                  (5) what is the remuneration of an indepent director?

What is a systematic transfer plan

What is an STP?
How does an STP work?
What is the benefit of STP?

How RBI manages Liquidity

What is liquidity?
Why is the RBI worries?
Why did liquidity surge?
How is the RBI sucking out the excess cash?
Will the RBI's move to increase the reverse repo help?
Is liquidity linked to inflation?
Will surplus cash upset RBI's currency market intervention?

Understanding InvITs

What are InvITs?
Infrastructure investment trusts

What's the purpose of an InvIT?
What does the structure of an InvIT looklike?
How does it benefit investors?
Who can invest in InvITs?
What are the taxes applicable for investors who exit InvITs?

What is FATCA in MFs?

FATCA(foreign account tax compliance act)
What is FATCA?
Why is this law applicable to mutual fund investments?
What do mutual fund investors have to do?
Do all investors have to do this?

Options trading in commodities

How many functional commodity futures exchanges exist?
What products do these exchanges offer?
What is in the works?
How will options be settled?
What's the difference between an option and futures contract?

What are penny stocks and why are they unsafe bets?

What are penny stocks?
Why are penny stocks in the news?
Why are penny stocks considered unsafe investments?
Do penny stocks fall under T and Z grades as classified by BSE?

Reasons to invest in mutual funds

Is there a mutual fund product that will match my requirements?
What flexibility of investments do mutual funds offer?
What advantages do MFs offer compared to direct equities?

What will happen if wallets are made interoperable?

What is interoperabiliity?
What does it mean in the indian financial system?
What is the latest buzz around interoperability?
How is that important?
What are norms that regulate interoperability?

How to choose right MF schmes?

Which scheme should an investor choose?
There are 40 plus mutual fund houses to choose from. how do you choose one?
How important is past performance?

RBI's trade receivables system to help MSME sector

What is TReDS?
Why do we need TReDs?
How will the process work?
Who are the players on the TReDS platform?

Saving tax using ELSS fund under 80C

What are tax saving or ELSS schemes? How much can one invest in them?
What is the process to invest in an ELSS scheme?
Does ELSS have any advantage over other tax saving options under section 80C?
What should an investor do with ELSS funds, once the lock in period is over?

Pros and Cons of Debt mutual funds

How does a debt mutual fund portofolio score over a single instrument?
How easy is paperwork in mutual fund scheme?
What is the tax and liquidity advantage in a debt fund?
What are the risks involved while investing in a debt fund?

What is stock split and how does it affect investors?

What is a stock split?
Does it dilute value?
Why do companies opt for a stock split?
How does it benefit investors?
How is it different from a  bonus issue of shares?

What the options data say

How can you tell market support and resistance by looking at F&O data?
What does F&O data show for the current series?
Are these exact levels?
Is this data foolproof?
What do current open positions indicate?

What is prompt corrective action?

What is prompt corrective action?
Why the need for PCA?
Too big to fall?
What does the RBI stipulate?
What will a bank do if PCA is triggered?

Go the mujtual fund way in equities

What is the benefit of investing in MFs as compared to direct investment in stocks?
How much money do you need to invest in mutual funds?
What tax benefits does a mutual fund offer as a product?
What liquidity do mutual funds offer?

Free float market capitalisation determines index weightage

What is market capitalisation of a company?
What is free float market capitalisation?
How does free float market capitalisation differ from total market capitalisation?
How does it affect trading of shares?
How does free flow methodology help in index calculation?

What is forward contract in commodities?

What are standardised contracts?
What are customised contracts?
Is delivery mandatory in futures contract trading?
What are NSTD contracts?
What are TSD contracts?

Sellingor switching MF units

What are the tax implications?
Has the goal for which you were investing been met?
How has the scheme performed?
Has your asset allocation changed?

SIP in an ELSS Mutual fund

What is a SIP in an ELSS fund?
How long does it take to start an SIP?
What tenure should you choose?
What about the locking period?
Can i add lumpsum to my SIP later in the year?

Options trading in commodity futures

What are options?
So is SEBI launching european style options?
Will optins really make a difference to the market?
How will options function in the commodity futures market?

How is a stock excluded/included in the Nifty index

What is the criteria for inclusion in the benchmark index?
What leads to exclusion from the index?
When do the changes take place?
who decides which company will be part of Nifty?
Does the index level change after the changes are made?
Can differential voting rights become part of Nifty?

What is a depository?

What are its main functions?
What is the need for a depository?
What are the names of some depository organisations in india?
Who regulates depositories and depository participants?

How important is open interest?

What is OI?
Why is it important?
How's that?
Still why can it mislead, especially during result season?
What more can happen?

Currency futures : How it works

What are currency futures and options?
How does one trade?
Is there a less risky option?
What's the position limit for a domestic retail client on dollar rupee derivatives?

Transmission of mutual fund units

How does one transmit units?
What other legal document could i need?
How much time does it take?
What do you do if you hold mutual fund units in demat form?

Know the open seller

Who are option sellers?
What is the equation in terms of buy and sell?
Why is options selling risky?
What does the selling action indicate?
What is the risk buyers face?

Building an emergency kitty through mutual funds

What are emergency or contigency funds for?
What is the benefit of having emergency funds?
How big should an emergency fund be and how to build one?
How much can you earn in liquid or ultra short term funds?

A fund manager plays a key role in an MF

What is the role of a fund manager?
What is the responsibility of the fund manager?
How is a fund manager evaluated?

What is disgorgement and how it works

What is disgorgement?
Who has the authority to ask companies or people to disgorge ill-gotten money?
Is disgorgement the same as forfeiting money?
Have disgorgement cases returned money to investors?

How additional riders work in an insurance policy

What are term life insurance riders?
Can one buy standalone rider?
How popular are riders?
What is the cost of buying a rider?

Explaining interest coverage ratio

What is interest coverge ratio?
Why do banks look at this ratio?
Why do regulators attach so much importance to ICR?
Is there any ideal level of ICR?
Which are the sectors to watch?

Managing risk using Mutual funds

How do mutual funds help manage risks?
How do MFs avoid concentration risk in your portfolio?
How do SIPs help in avoiding volatility risk?
How can mutual funds help you manage taxation batter?

Sortino ratio can help select a better MF

What is Sortino Ratio?
How it is calculated?
How can one use it?

The debate over the Use of GVA and GDP

What is gross value added?
How is it measured?
What is GDP?
What is the difference between the two?
Why did policy makers decide to also give weight to GVA?
Which of the two measures is considered more appropriate of  the economy?

Why MF investments in your child's name is a better idea

Can one make a mutual fund investment in a child's name?
What documents would one require to make such an investment?
Can an investor start a systematic investment plan(SIP) or systematic transfer plan in a child's name?
What additional paper work needs to be done once the minor becomes 18 years of age?

Capital Gains tax and how it's calculated

Capital Gains tax and how it's calculated
  (1) what are capital gains
  (2) what is the difference between long term and short term capital gains
  (3) why are capital gains tax levied
  (4) why has capital gains tax become relevant suddenly?

System D and its effect on economy

System D and its effect on economy
   (1)What is system D?
   (2)hOW is it defined in the indian context?
   (3)Are there any estimates of the size of such a system at the global level?
   (4)What are the problems associated with such a system?

How open interest can show stock trends

How open interest can show stock trends
  (1) What is open interest
  (2) why is it important?
  (3) How's that?
  (4) Why can it mislead, especially during result season?
  (5) What more can happen?

What are international funds

What are international funds
   (1)What are the various types of international funds?
   (2)how do global funds invest?
   (3)what is the advantage of international funds?
   (4)Are there any risks of investing in these funds?
   (5)What's the tax treatment of international funds?

How does GIFT(Gujrat international financial tech city) operate?

How does GIFT(Gujrat international financial tech city) operate?
   (1)How is the exchange at GIFT different from other domestic exchanges?
   (2)what are the advantages of such an exchange?
   (3)Has GIFT begun operations?
   (4)How many traders currently have offices at GIFT?

What Does a forensic Audit achieve?

What Does a forensic Audit achieve?
    (1)What is a forensic audit?
    (2)What is the regulatory stance on forensic audit?
    (3)Are all chartered accountants equipped to do a forensic audit
    (4)How can forensic audits prevent generation of non-performing assests in banks?

Haircuts : A way to address NPAs in banking system

Haircuts : A way to address NPAs in banking system
     (1)What are hairtcuts in the indian banking system?
     (2)When do lenders opts for haircuts in India?
     (3)Why would lenders opt for such a route?
     (4)why would lenders avoid this option?
     (5)How does opting for a haircut impact a balance sheet?

A strategy to ride the uptrend

A strategy to ride the uptrend
     (1) what is a bull call sperad?
     (2)  How does it work?
     (3) What's the other advantage?
     (4) Can this be done with multiple options?
     (5) is there a variant on the bearish side?
     (6) what's a call and put option?

Revisiting Commodity options

Revisiting Commodity options
      (1)What is a commodity futures/option contract?
      (2)How does it help?
      (3)What about options?
      (4)What are the contracts traded on the exchanges?
      (5)Who are the participants?
      (6)Is the role of speculators important?

Role of Market stabilisation Scheme(MSS)bonds

Role of Market stabilisation Scheme(MSS)bonds
                 (1) What are MSS bonds?
                 (2) Why has the RBI chosen to issue MSS bonds now?
                 (3) How is it different from CRR?
                 (4) How are MSS bonds different from regular government bonds?
                 (5) Has this instrument been used in the past?

How cut-off time plays a crucial role for MFs

How cut-off time plays a crucial role for MFs
                 (1)What is the cut-off time?
                 (2)what is the cut-off time for liquid funds?
                 (3)what is the cut-off time for equity and debt funds?
                 (4)why do some portals have different cut off timings?

Here's how players trade options contracts in markets

Here's how players trade options contracts in markets
 (1)who buys a call and a put?
                (2)what is the cost to buy one?
                (3)who sells you the options?
                 (4)Can you get delivery in options?
                 (5)An example?

What is the role of ARCs(Asset reconstruction companies)?

What is the role of ARCs(Asset reconstruction companies)?                
 (1)what do ARCs do?
                (2)shouldn't banks resolve bad loans instead of selling them to ARCs?
                (3)How have ARCs performed so far?
                 (4)Why are banks not selling loands to ARCs?
                 (5)what are the challenges faced by ARCs in resolving stressed loans?
                 (6)How does transaction between the bank and ARCs take place?

Where liquid funds fit in your portfolio

Where liquid funds fit in your portfolio                
 (1)when should you invest in liquid funds?
                (2)how fast can they be redeemed? how are returns?
                (3)what is the risk of investing in liquid funds?
                 (4)how are they different from other debt funds?
                 (5)how are liquid funds taxed?

Why banks are purchasing for personal guarantees

Why banks are purchasing for personal guarantees              
 (1)what is personal guarantee?
                (2)what are the risks involved in personal guarantee?
                (3)what are the obligations of the guarantor?
                 (4)when is a personal guarantee required?
                 (5)when is personal guarantee not required
                 (6)Can an individual earn commision in giving guarantee.

Asset purchase programme: A tool to revive global growth

Asset purchase programme: A tool to revive global growth                
 (1)what is asset purchase programme?
                (2)How does it help revive the economy?
                (3)when has asset purchase programme been implemented?
                 (4)what is the need to include private bonds?
                 (5)what are the risk associated with this programme?
                 (6)what does an asset purchase programme mean for india?

How demonetisation will impact credit scores?

How demonetisation will impact credit scores?                
 (1)why will an individual's credit rating get hit?
                (2)how willl the move impact loan repayments?
                (3)what has the RBI done to salvage the situation?
                 (4)Will the recent RBI directive help individual borrowers?
                 (5)Will banks pass on this concession to their borrowers?

Here' All about the Algo trading

Here' All about the Algo trading                
 (1)what is algorithmic trading?
                (2)what is SEBI's position on algo trading?
                (3)what could happen if these measures are implemented?

All about day moving averages

All about day moving averages                
 (1)what is day moving averages?
                (2)what are the different types of day moving averages?
                (3)how does it help investores?
                 (4)why is 200-DMA tracked the most?

AMCs(asset management Companies) Consolidate, but your money's safe

AMCs(asset management Companies) Consolidate, but your money's safe
                   (1)when and why does a fund house sellout?
                   (2)what should investors do?
                   (3)what should investors keeep an eye on?
                   (4)what are the tax implications?

Now CKYC(central know your custoer) in MFs: what it means for you

Now CKYC(central know your custoer) in MFs: what it means for you
                  (1) What is CKYC?
                  (2) Why has CKYC been understaken?
                  (3) What does a first time investor in mutual funds have to do?
                  (4) how can CKYC be done?
                  (5) Do existing mutual fund investors have to do anything?

Decoding Bharat QR(Quick response)

Decoding Bharat QR(Quick response)
                (1) what is QR code?
                (2) what is Bharta QR?
                (3) Why the need for BharatQR
                (4) How will it be implemented?
                (5) how do you make payments through BharatQR?
                (6) At what stage of activation is BharatQR now?

Do you need to shell out extra for card payments?

Do you need to shell out extra for card payments?
               (1)What are the different types of cards that can be used for payments?
               (2) what is MDR(merchant discount rate)?
               (3) what is the fuss about now?
               (4) what is the charge and how much do customers actually pay?
               (5) why do banks levy the charge?

How introduction of options will affect commodity markts?

How introduction of options will affect commodity markts?
              (1) what are options and what do commodity exchange offer now?
              (2) what is the difference?
              (3) what's the reason to launch options?
              (4) what's the sticking point?

Currency futures & options, and how to hedge risks

Currency futures & options, and how to hedge risks
              (1)What are the currency pairs traded on homegrown exchanges?
              (2) who are the participants?
              (3) How  does the trade work?  
              (4)What is the risk?
              (5) What is a futures and options(F&O) contract?
              (6) How many contracts run currently?

Does NAV(net asset value) of a scheme matter?

Does NAV(net asset value) of a scheme matter?
              (1)Is it better to buy a fund which has lower NAV?
              (2)Is it better to buy a new fund offer(NFO) priced at rs 10 and
              (3)NAVs of direct plants are higher than of regular plans. what should you do?

Evaluating performance of a mutual fund

Evaluating performance of a mutual fund
              (1)How do you check returns of an equity mutual fund?
              (2)How has the fund compared with its peers in the same category?
              (3)how often has a fund beaten its benchmark and category?

Knowing tail risk and corporate leverage

Knowing tail risk and corporate leverage
              (1)What is tail risk
              (2)How does RBI perceive tail risk in the context of financial stability in India?
              (3)Why is RBI concerned about tail risks?
              (4)Which sectors in India are highly leveraged?

What are futures and options and how they work

What are futures and options and how they work
               (1)What is F&O(Futures and options) segment?
               (2)What is a future and what is an option contract?
               (3)Who are the participants?
               (4)What do these categories do?

What is the importance of a benchmark for mutual funds?

What is the importance of a benchmark for mutual funds?
               (1)what is a benchmark?
               (2)How do you measure performance of a MF against its benchmark?
               (3)what is the importnace of long-term performance?

Demonetisation impact on interest rates

Demonetisation impact on interest rates
              (1)What happended after the high value note ban?
              (2)Why should excess money in banks cause the fall of interest rates?
              (3)How have they impacted the bond yields?
              (4)Have the authorities stepped in?

Demonetisation and its side effects

Demonetisation and its side effects
             (1)What is demonetisation?
             (2)what has the governent done?
             (3)How will it impact the economy?
             (4)What does lower growth mean?

What are 8% GOI savings bonds?

What are 8% GOI savings bonds?
             (1)who can apply for 8% savings GOI bonds?
             (2)How can an investor apply for these bonds?how are the bonds issued?
             (3)How much interest can investors earn from these bonds?
             (4)what is the minimum and the maximum limit for investment in the 8% savings?

How Nifty options indicate market range?

How Nifty options indicate market range?
            (1)What are Nifty options?
            (2)when do you buy a call or a put?
            (3)who are the buyers and sellers?
            (4)so how can you tell market range looking at Nifty options?

What is arbitrage & what are its risks?

What is arbitrage & what are its risks?
           (1)what is arbitrage?
           (2)what is exchange to exchange arbirage?
           (3)is it totally risk free?
           (4)what is cash-futures arbitrage?
           (5)who are the common participants?
           (6) how do retail investores participate in arbitrage?

Dividend distribution tax

Dividend distribution tax
         (1)what is a dividend?
         (2)what is dividend distribution tax?
         (3)what does grossing up of dividend distribution tax mean?
         (4)what is effective tax rate for dividend distribution?
         (5)when do companies have to pay it?
         (6)what are the recent changes that have been made to tax on dividend?

How to make the best out of Goal-Based Investing via MFs

How to make the best out of Goal-Based Investing via MFs
         (1)what is goal-based financial investing?
         (2)how does one plan for goals?
         (3)how can you use mutual funds to meet the goals?
         (4)what are the benefits of goal-based investing?

Perpetual SIP: Its advantages and brawbacks

Perpetual SIP: Its advantages and brawbacks
         (1)What is a perpetual SIP?
         (2)What are the advantages of perpetual SIPs?
         (3)Who should opt for a perpetual SIP?
         (4)Are there any drawbacks of perpetual SIPs?

Commodity futures & options contracts

Commodity futures & options contracts
        (1)What is a commodity futures/option contract?
        (2)How does it help?
        (3)What about options
        (4)What contracts are traded on the exchanges?
        (5)who are the participants?
        (6)is the role of speculators important?

Strategies for trade in an uncertain Market

Strategies for trade in an uncertain Market
       (1)What is a straddle?
       (2)What is better-buying or selling a straddle?
       (3)So, do straddle sellers end up winning most of the time?
       (4)when do buyers gain?
       (5)who sell straddles?