What Are Derivatives? Know All About the 4 Types of Derivatives A Derivative is a contract typically used to limit, reduce, or avoid the risk of loss caused by market fluctuations. Definition of a Derivative A Derivative is a financial instrument that derives its value from an underlying asset. Here’s a simple way to picture…

  What Are Options (In Derivatives)? What Is Option Trading? Basics Beyond Futures, Forex, Stocks, and Commodities, there’s one more major instrument worth understanding: Options. You’ve likely come across the term through the common shorthand “F&O” (Futures & Options). Options have become one of the most heavily traded derivatives in the world today. Definition of…

  What Are Commodity Investments? Introduction to the Commodities Market There’s a lot more to trade in the markets today beyond company shares — F&O (Futures & Options), Currencies, Bonds, and Commodities are all traded too. Today, we’re covering the basics of Commodity investments. Table of Contents What Are Commodities? Definition Types of Commodities Available…

  What Are Futures (In Derivatives)? Basics of Futures There’s a lot more you can trade in the share market beyond just company shares — F&O (Futures & Options), Commodities, and Currencies are all traded too. Today, we’re focusing on the basics of Futures. What Is a Derivative? A Future is, at its core, a…

Long Term vs. Short Term Investments: Ravi’s Grandfather & the MRF Shares Story The share market is where people buy, sell, and exchange securities at constantly shifting prices. As those prices move over time, investors generally fall into one of two camps: those making short term investments and those making long term investments. Both approaches…

  The 2 Types of Markets in the Equity Market: Primary vs. Secondary Within the equity market, transactions happen in one of two distinct markets: the Primary Market and the Secondary Market. Here’s the difference between the two. Primary Market Whenever a company issues shares for the first time — through an IPO, or later…

    What Is Intraday & Delivery in Investing? Which One Is Better? When buying a share through your Depository Participant (DP), you’ll come across two distinct options: Intraday and Delivery. Here’s what each one actually means. Intraday When you buy a share under the Intraday option, you’re required to sell it on the same…

  Who Decides the Price/Value of Shares in the Share Market? During market hours, share prices fluctuate constantly. Once the market closes, prices stay fixed until it reopens. So what actually drives these constant changes, and what determines a share’s value in the first place? The Demand & Supply Rule The basic principle: when something…

    What Is the Share Market? A Complete Beginner’s Guide The share market gives ordinary people a way to earn returns without actively working for that money — instead, their capital works on their behalf. Many are drawn to it by the promise of high returns that have turned everyday investors into millionaires over…