What are Stocks?
Stocks are securities that gives the buyer (shareholder) proportionate ownership of the company. Basis market capitalisation, stocks can be divided into large cap or bluechip stocks, midcap stocks and small cap stocks.
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Passive vs Active Investing
| Differences | Passive Investing | Active Investing |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Buying and holding stocks for long term | Buying and selling for quick gains from market trends |
| Goals | Match market performance | Beat market trends through stock selection and timing |
| Management | Minimal; requires little active decision-making | Hands-on, often requires professional fund managers |
| Risk | Lower (diversified and less prone to market timing) | Higher (depends on individual decisions and timing) |
| Cost | Lower expense ratios and fees | Higher fees due to frequent orders and management |
| Time | Requires less time and effort to manage | Requires significant research and attention |
| ROI | Steady, market-average returns over time | Potential for high returns (also prone to losses) |
Types of stock trading
Intraday Trading
Buying and selling stocks within the same trading dayDelivery Trading
Buying stocks and holding them in their demat account for long termSwing Trading
Buying and selling stocks within days or weeks to benefit from short- to medium-term price trendsPositional Trading
Long-term trading based on fundamental analysis and historical dataScalping
Quick trades based on price gaps or market trends for gains within a few minutesMomentum Trading
Trading stocks that show strong upward or downward trendsDerivative Trading
Buying or selling futures and options to hedge risks or speculate on price movementsAlgorithmic Trading
Trading using programs, models and APIs to execute orders based on pre-set criteria
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CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd Spurts 4.26%, BSE Capital Goods index Gains 1.09%
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd gained 4.26% today to trade at Rs 868.05. The BSE Capital Goods index is up 1.09% to quote at 76493.51. The index is down 5.74 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, GE Vernova T&D India Ltd increased 4.05% and Apar Industries Ltd added 3.91% on the day. The BSE Capital Goods index went up 12.1 % over last one year compared to the 3...
July 31, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Hero MotoCorp names Anuj Dua Chief Business Officer to lead premium segment growth
Hero MotoCorp appointed Anuj Dua as Chief Business Officer – Premium Segment, effective Monday, August 3, 2026, to spearhead the company’s premium business and accelerate future growth, according to a company announcement. The move signals a major strategic push into high-growth segments, supported by an expanding product portfolio, differentiated retail experiences, and global partnerships, and f...August 3, 2026 | 1:06 PM
ABB India's board approved a special dividend of Rs 90 per share for FY2026
ABB India Limited announced that its board of directors declared a special dividend of Rs 90 per share, equating to a 4500% payout on 21,19,08,375 equity shares, for the financial year 2026, with a record date of August 7, 2026, and payment expected on or before August 29, 2026.July 31, 2026 | 7:39 PM
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FAQs
Trading on equity is an action wherein a company raises debt to boost returns on investments. The funds are used to procure more assets that the company hopes will offer greater returns than the interest payable on the new debt. Companies borrow capital based on their equity. A company borrowing an amount larger than its equity is referred to as 'trading on thin equity'. If the amount borrowed is lower, it is called 'trading on thick equity'.