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What is slippage in trading? and its relevance in stock market
October 28, 2026 | 6 mins read
Slippage in trading refers to the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which it is executed. It commonly occurs in volatile or low-liquidity markets where prices can change rapidly between the time an order is placed and the time it is executed. Slippage can be favourable or unfavourable depending on market conditions.
What is Coffee Can Investing? How to build a Coffee Can Portfolio?
October 28, 2026 | 5 mins read
Coffee can investing is an investment strategy that involves buying fundamentally strong stocks and holding them for a long period, typically 10 years or more. The idea is to avoid frequent buying and selling and allow businesses to create wealth through sustained growth and the power of compounding. The term originates from an old American practice—common in many parts of the world—of storing valuables such as cash, jewellery, and important possessions in a coffee can and leaving them untouched for years. While the original idea was to preserve wealth for future needs, in investing, the objective is to potentially grow wealth over the long term.
REIT vs InVIT: Which Is Safer for Long-Term Investing?
October 27, 2026 | 5 mins read
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) work in a similar fashion to mutual funds. However, instead of investing the pooled money in different securities, a REIT invests the collective amount primarily in completed, income-generating commercial real estate such as offices, malls, business parks, and warehouses. REIT investing allows investors to participate in the real estate market without buying or managing property directly. Investors can earn returns through the income generated by these properties, primarily in the form of rentals, along with the potential for capital appreciation in the value of the underlying assets.
Understanding the meaning and benefits of the systematic trading system
October 23, 2026 | 4 mins read
A systematic trader is an individual who uses a predesigned and backtested trading strategy to buy and sell financial instruments such as stocks, futures, currencies, or commodities. Instead of relying on gut feelings or emotions, they use a systematic trading system built on predefined rules, quantitative analysis, and technology to make trading decisions.
Muhurat Trading 2026: Will stock market be open on 8th November Sunday?
October 23, 2026 | 4 mins read
Muhurat Trading 2026 will be held on Sunday, 8 November 2026, on Diwali Laxmi Puja. NSE and BSE will open their equity markets for a special afternoon session, with continuous trading beginning at 2:20 pm IST. Trading in securities not covered by the Closing Auction Session (CAS) will continue until 3:30 pm, while continuous trading in CAS-eligible securities will end at 3:15 pm. For investors, Muhurat Trading combines a long-standing Diwali tradition with an opportunity to participate in the stock market. Here is a guide to the date, timings and session structure for 2026.
How stock market psychology influences investment decision-making
October 23, 2026 | 6 mins read
Stock market psychology refers to the collective emotions, sentiment, and behavioural biases that influence the buying and selling decisions of investors. Rather than relying on fundamental and technical analysis, investors may sometimes react based on emotions, which can influence market movements.
Peer-to-peer lending 101: All you need to know
October 23, 2026 | 5 mins read
Peer-to-peer lending, or P2P lending, is a model that enables borrowers and lenders to connect directly. The transactions take place through regulated digital platforms without the intervention of any bank or Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). Regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), P2P lending comes in handy for individuals who are unable to obtain a loan due to reasons such as low credit scores, low income, or lack of collateral. While the eligibility criteria may be more flexible, interest rates can be lower or higher depending on the borrower’s profile.
How to Calculate Risk-Reward Ratio in Stock Trading?
October 22, 2026 | 9 mins read
The risk reward ratio compares the amount of money a trader is prepared to risk on a trade with the amount they expect to earn if the trade reaches the target price. Before entering a trade, experienced traders usually estimate two things: the maximum amount they are willing to lose if the trade goes wrong and the potential profit if the trade performs as expected. Comparing these two values helps determine whether the trade offers a favourable balance between risk and reward.
How Rising Oil Prices Impact Stock Market Investments
October 9, 2026 | 5 mins read
A petroleum price hike, driven by rising global crude oil prices, can have far-reaching consequences for the economy and financial markets worldwide. As India imports over 88% of its crude oil requirements, understanding the impact of rising oil prices on stock market investments is essential for investors.
Understanding the meaning and impact of a current account deficit on an economy
October 9, 2026 | 4 mins read
The current account is an important component of a country’s balance of payments. A current account deficit occurs when a country’s total payments to the rest of the world exceed its total earnings from abroad. These payments include imports of goods and services, investment income paid to foreign investors, and current transfers. These earnings include receipts from exports of goods and services, income earned from overseas investments, and current transfers such as remittances. A country’s current account deficit is generally expressed as a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP).
Revenge trading meaning explained: Causes, impact, and how to avoid it
October 9, 2026 | 5 mins read
in revenge trade, they are often driven by emotions such as anger, frustration, fear, or disappointment rather than sound analysis. In the process, they overlook carefully planned trading strategies designed around their financial goals, investment horizon, and risk appetite. More often than not, revenge trading results in further losses, creating a vicious cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to escape.
Advantages and Risks of Overnight Trading in Stock Markets
October 9, 2026 | 10 mins read
Overnight trading refers to holding a stock or other security beyond the end of one trading session with the intention of continuing to hold it when the market reopens. Unlike intraday trading, where positions are closed before the market closes, overnight trading exposes investors to price movements that occur outside regular trading hours.
Black Swan Events Explained: Meaning, Examples, and Market Impact
October 9, 2026 | 9 mins read
Financial markets are influenced by factors such as economic growth, interest rates, corporate earnings, and geopolitical developments. While many market movements follow evolving economic conditions, unexpected events can sometimes trigger sharp declines, extreme volatility, and widespread uncertainty. These rare and unpredictable occurrences are known as black swan events.
HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank Name New CEOs: What the Appointments Mean
October 6, 2026 | 5 mins read
Two leading private sector banks, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, have announced new Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers (MD & CEOs). HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi, while Kotak Mahindra Bank named Anup Kumar Saha as its leader. The appointments are significant because leadership changes at large banks can influence business priorities, customer strategy, lending growth, deposit mobilisation, technology investments and investor confidence. However, a new CEO appointment does not by itself change a bank’s fundamentals overnight, the impact depends on execution over time.
SEBI Proposes CAS Changes: What Could Change for Derivatives Settlement, IEPs & Timings?
September 17, 2026 | 9 mins read
A month after introducing the new Closing Auction Session, SEBI has proposed changes after early market feedback raised concerns about derivatives settlement on expiry days, changing auction prices and trading timings. SEBI is not scraping CAS. Instead, it wants to make expiry settlement clearer, improve the auction process and help traders understand that indicative auction prices are not the same as actual traded prices.