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The Timeless Value of Gold

This timeline maps the historical journey of 24K gold prices per 10g from the 1950s to 2025, reflecting the global and domestic events that influenced gold demand and value.

Smart Money Moves: Short-Term Financial Planning for Tough Times

In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, financial uncertainty has become a major concern for many individuals. A recent survey by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, the A-Nishchit Index 2024, revealed that 88% of Indians

Why Mutual Funds Are the Smartest Investment for Retail Investors?

We have all dreamt of owning a bigger house, driving a flashier car, or vacationing in an exotic location. There is nothing wrong with these aspirations—after all, it is human nature to strive for more....

Macro Lesson 1: What is IIP and how can it be used to predict the stock market?

Before we discuss today’s topic of predicting the movement of the Indian Stock Market using the "IIP" economic indicator, let me introduce you to a small theory of "Harry Markowitz" - the Nobel-winning pioneer of the "Modern Portfolio Theory".

Tomorrow's Opportunities: Futuristic Investment Sectors in India

In Chaotic 2021-2022, the market was abuzz with the USA banning China for using forced labor of the Uyghur community, terming it a genocide.

How will 2024 be for stock market investors in India?|| 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast

Despite the challenges, 2023 culminated with promising rallies across diverse sectors, buoyed by substantial FPI investments reflecting trust in India's economic stability. The political landscape, especially the BJP's triumph in key states, significantly bolstered investor sentiment.

Who shares the car most?

What is the leading company in terms of profitability in India for the year 2023?

Is a VC Really the Missing Piece for Your Startup's Success? Beyond Funding – Adding Value to Startups.

If a VC cannot provide these elements, it might be wise to reconsider their involvement because the value they bring can sometimes outweigh the funds.

Which brands in India have the highest brand value?

Who are India's wealthiest women?

Crypto Insights: Exploring the Leading Coins and Exchanges

Why We Believe Paper Stocks Have Multibagger Potential: An In-Depth EIC-Investment Analysis of West Coast Paper Mills Limited

It's all due to three things: demand, demand, and demand.

Did you know that India's penetration of life and non-life insurance is below the global average?

Which country boasts the most extensive road network?

Road networks are essential for connecting people, places, and resources across different regions and countries. They also reflect the level of development and infrastructure of a nation.

Derivatives

Derivatives represent financial agreements that leverage their worth from an underlying asset or security, established to mature on a predetermined future date, at which point the contract concludes along with the predetermined quantity.

CAMELS Rating System

CAMELS rating system is a way to check how good a bank is in India. It is a supervisory rating system used by banking authorities to assess the financial condition of banks and other financial institutions.

Which YouTube channel have the highest number of subscribers worldwide?

Did you know that T-Series, based in India, holds the record for having the highest number of YouTube subscribers globally?

The Phoenix's Flight: How Adani Group's Resurgence Ignited a Nation's Spirit

In early 2022, the Adani Group, a towering giant in India's corporate landscape with interests in ports, logistics, power generation, and green energy, found itself engulfed in a storm of crisis.

Jio's Game-Changing Move: Disrupting the Financial Services Sector with BlackRock

This move could pose a formidable challenge to the existing Asset Management companies in India.......

HDFC Bank: The Powerhouse of the Banking Industry. An EIC-Investment Analysis || Epic merger of titans, aiming to capture a larger market share.

But wait, what prompts the sudden shift towards investing in banking in India, given the turmoil in the global banking scene, as seen with Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse's disastrous failures?

The Dow Theory

Dow Theory is a fundamental principle of technical analysis used extensively by the Western world even before the discovery of candlesticks.

Which social media platform in the world has the highest number of users?

Did you know which country is at the forefront of business outsourcing?

India is widely considered the largest exporter of business outsourcing services in the world. The country has earned a reputation as a leading destination for IT and business process outsourcing due to its skilled workforce, cost-effectiveness, and robust technology infrastructure.

Infamous Market Crashes: A Historical Overview

The above infographic highlights some well-known market bubbles and crashes along with their corresponding years.

Which Indian State Records the Highest Number of Online Banking Frauds?

As per the National Crime Records Bureau in India, Telangana reported the highest number of online banking frauds, followed by Odisha. Additionally, in 2022, online banking frauds amounted to nearly 1.38 trillion Rupees, according to RBI.

What is the largest company in the world by market capitalisation?

Among the top 15 companies by market capitalisation, 12 are based in the USA, while one each hails from Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and France.

Which Indian Prime Minister has experienced the highest level of inflation?

India witnessed its highest inflation rate, surpassing 13%, during the tenures of PM Chandra Sekhar and IK Gujral.

E-newspapers gathers momentum; what lies ahead for Emami Paper Mills, one of India's largest newsprint producers?

You may be familiar with the struggles faced by companies like Kodak Camera and Nokia mobile phones, which were unable to adapt to the evolving needs of the business landscape. Today, we will discuss a comparable case in the paper industry..

How does the Indian Film Industry Make Money?

Based on the number of tickets sold, the leading countries are: 1. India 2. China 3. United States 4. Mexico 5. Japan 6. France 7. South Korea 8. United Kingdom 9. Brazil 10. Indonesia

"Exploring the IdeaForge IPO: Should you subscribe?"

Leading Drone Manufacturer IdeaForge Prepares for IPO: A Promising Opportunity in the Growing UAS Industry

Which mutual fund groups are the largest on a global scale?

CANSLIM Investment Strategy

CANSLIM is an acronym that stands for "C" - Current Earnings per share, "A" - Annual Earnings per share, "N" - New, "S" - Shares outstanding, "L" - Leader or laggard, "I" - Institutional sponsorship, and "M" - Market.

Harami Cross Candlestick Pattern

The Harami Cross Candlestick pattern is a Japanese candlestick pattern that comprises two candles. The first candle is relatively larger and can be either bullish or bearish. It is followed by a Doji candle, which is characterized by its open and close prices being very close to each other.

🔊 Listening to the Broader Market 🔊

Where the Market is heading?

Investing in Value: Beating Market with ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund and SBI Contra Fund. Imitating Buffet’s Principle.

What if I say there is a way to achieve Warren Buffet-like growth of your savings without lifting a finger? Sounds too good to be true?Well, buckle up!

How Many Jobs Has Startup India Created?

A survey by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (India) Data collection from:- Statista

Don't Worry! CRED is here.

A visionary solution that transformed credit card bill payments, turning neglect into diligence, and rewarding responsible financial behavior."

EIC Investment Analysis: TCI Express, a Leading B2B Logistics Company |Worth Investing?

Let's take a moment and imagine you're a kid and you have a favourite toy that you want to share with your best friend who lives far away. How will your toy reach them?

"How do the Big 4 make money, and how much do they make?"

Leaders of Fitness Industry In India

As per a research by MarketLine Industry Report, the Indian gym, health, and fitness clubs market is projected to reach a value of $0.8 billion by 2026, indicating a remarkable growth rate of 33.3% since 2021. Over the period of 2021-2026, the market is anticipated to witness a

Driving Sustainable Development and Economic Growth: The Brunt of Impact Investments in India

Riding the winds of change, Impact Investments lead the charge, transforming India's landscape. Harnessing the twin engines of progress, sustainability, and economic growth, they spearhead a new era of prosperity.

Mastering the Trend Following Trading Strategy

"This is a commonly used phrase among traders and investors in the stock market. In Hindi, they say 'Bhav hi Bhagwan hai'.

The story of the Unicorn meat delivery brand “Licious”- touched the untouched industry.

When I was a boy, I used to go for meat shopping as I had gained fame in my home for bringing high-quality mutton, fish, and other non-vegetarian items.

Which industry is most influenced by influencer marketing in India?

Double Top & Double Bottom chart patterns

Learn how to trade effectively with these two high-accuracy patterns.

India's Small Savings Schemes

Investing in small saving schemes offered by the government is highly beneficial for individuals due to several compelling reasons. Firstly, these schemes provide a high level of safety and security, as they are backed by the government. Secondly, they offer stable returns, making them suitable for individuals seeking consistent income.

EIC -Analysis of INFO EDGE. What Actions Should Investors Take?

Do you recall the days when we used to flip through the pages of the newspaper to find the "Classified section" and check for job opportunities? I vividly remember doing this during my childhood, searching for jobs for my brother as directed by my father.

Wisbees Investment Journal-2nd Edition

Welcome to the second edition of Wisbees e-Investment Journal, where we bring you the latest insights and analysis on various investment opportunities and many more.

Revving Up: Nifty Auto Index Soars to New Heights with Strong Performance and Promising Future Outlook

The Nifty Auto Index comprises 15 tradable, exchange-listed companies. The index represents auto-related sectors like automobiles (4-wheelers), automobiles (2 and 3-wheelers), auto accessories, and tyres.

Indian Household Expenditure pattern

Small Savings Schemes in India: A Detailed Overview for Better Financial Planning

In ancient times, our country was called the Golden Sparrow; Sone ki Chidiya, because we were wealthy, prosperous & had established great socio-economic systems.

"The Rise of Digital Payments in India: Key Players and Industry Growth."

Imagine going to a Kirana shop in the 2010s with a 500 rupee note or taking a journey from point A to point B in an auto-rickshaw, where the fare happens to be an odd amount like 95 rupees.

"Marico Ltd: A Comprehensive EIC Analysis | Mastering Fundamental Analysis"

We have made significant efforts to educate learners on the application of the renowned top-down approach to conduct fundamental analysis of companies. In this context, we have chosen Marico Ltd as a prime example.

ESG-Focused Mutual Funds in India and Their Assets Under Management (AUM)

Betrayed by Dabba Trading: A Cautionary Tale of Illegal Investment Practices

The lure of quick profits and the absence of regulatory oversight continue to attract investors to the dabba market. Therefore...

Morning Star & Evening Star Candle Stick Pattern

The Morning Star and Evening Star Candlestick patterns are used by technical analysts to identify potential trend reversals in the chart.

Discover Tax Saving Instruments: The Terms You Need to Know for Better Financial Planning

The article talks about income tax, tax-saving, tax exemption limit, old and new income tax regime, tax rebate, tax-saving instruments like insurance, ELSS, Provident Fund, etc.

Wisbees's First Weekly Magazine

Welcome to the first edition of Wisbees e-investment journal weekly.

Nifty Analysis For 11Th May Expiry

The inclined neckline of this pattern is at around the 17900 level, which could be the retest point for Nifty, and an important level for a potential bounce back.

A Gap-up Intraday Trading Strategy

Warren Buffett is known for his contrarian approach to investing. In a dialogue, he once explained his strategy by saying, "Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful."

"Outperform Nifty with ESG Investments: Discover a New Strategy for Building a Larger and Safer Portfolio."

Have you heard about ESG investing? It's all the rage these days, and for good reason. Picture this: you have two options to invest your hard-earned money - one in a responsible business, and the other in an irresponsible one.Which would you choose?

A comparison between countries based on their financial literacy rate and investing behavior.

What do you think about where India lies in terms of financial Literacy rate? How many populations of India invest in Mutual funds and Stock Market?

"Bajaj Finance and SBI Cards: The Titans of Indian NBFC and Credit Cards"

Get a comprehensive analysis of Bajaj Finance and SBI Card from both fundamental and technical perspectives.

"Stop Smoking, Start Investing"

If you had ceased smoking in 2013 and invested 10 Lakhs in these brands, your investment would have grown fourfold by now.

"Emergency Funds: Do You Have One, Why You Need It, and Where to Park It?"

More than 3 years from now, on one Sunday morning I was browsing through the World section in the newspaper, and a strange news caught my attention. A virus of unknown origin causing acute respiratory problems in hundreds of people in China.

"Mankind Pharma IPO: The Buzzing Initial Public Offering of 2023"

Have you ever wondered, the popular brands like "Unwanted 72", "Man Force Condoms", and "Prega News" belongs to which company? And how much market share of these products have in their respective domain?

"Investing in India's Energy Future: Exploring Thematic-Energy Mutual Funds"

A Thematic-Energy Mutual Fund is a type of equity mutual fund that focuses on investing in stocks associated with a specific theme related to the energy sector.

Weekly Index Report on Nifty 50

Do the Bears have more control this week? Read the article to know more.

Bullish Harami and Bearish Harami Pattern

The “Harami” pattern is a small real body formed within the range prior relatively longer body. It is a Japanese word meaning “pregnant”. The longer body is “the mother” candle and the smaller one is the “baby” candle.

Piercing Pattern & Dark-Cloud Cover

The Piercing Pattern is a bullish candlestick pattern, while the Dark Cloud Cover is a bearish reversal pattern.

Midcap Marvels of India's Capital Goods Sector.Delving Deeper into IRCON, MDL, and BEL.

Currently, India’s capex budget is 3.3% of GDP, and the previous year it was 2.7%. It looks like a decent growth, but when China was in current India’s growth situation, it was spending almost 4%-5% of its GDP.

Strategic Investment Opportunities in Auto: A Closer Look at TVS Motors, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, and Maruti Suzuki"

The article explores the Automobile and delves into potential investment opportunities for investors.

"Investing in Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to India's Obsession."

Gold has been an essential asset for centuries, with cultural and historical significance and practical investment potential.

Palm oil saves the FMCG Company’s margins. Foreign investors’ interest in FMCG stocks.

Once upon a time, Hindustan Unilever Limited coined a catchy phrase - CRAP - to describe the challenges faced by new entrants in the FMCG sector.

"Juice Wars: The Battle for Market Share Among Top Brands in India"

"Quench Your Thirst with the Top Juice and Nectar Brands in India: A Market Share Analysis by Leading Companies"

Who's Winning the Battle for Your Smile?

"Smile Brighter with the Top Oral Care Brands in India: A Comprehensive List of Market Share and Companies"

The Battle of the Hair Oils

"Discover the Leading Hair Oil Brands in India: A Look at Market Share and Companies Dominating the Industry"

A Simplified Approach to Disciplined Money Management

Money: A terrible terrible master but an excellent servant!!

Hammer, Hanging Man & Shooting Star Candlestick Patterns

Hammer, hanging man, and shooting star are all single candle stick patterns.

Engulfing Candlestick Pattern

The engulfing patterns are the first patterns that consist of multiple candlesticks. This pattern consists of two candlesticks, with the second candlestick completely engulfing the first one.

"SEBI the strict headmaster: Shocking Truth Behind The Untold Secrets and Revenue Sources of Broking Industry".

Have u ever wondered how much a broker would be earning from your unused funds in a trading account? Is brokerage the only main source of revenue for brokers?

DOJI Candlestick Pattern

A ‘doji’ is a Japanese word that means ‘the same thing’. It's named in such a way because in technical analysis the opening price and the closing price are the same. The price at which the market opened for the period is the same as the price at which the market closed.

Spinning Top Candlestick Pattern

The spinning top candle stick pattern as the name suggests looks like a “top spinning.” It is an indecisive candle as it does not give a trader an expected price movement in the market but one can understand the sentiment hovering over the market.

"India's Services Exports Surplus Boosts Confidence in Rupee"

In recent news, economists are revising their forecasts for India's current account deficit thanks to favourable trade trends benefiting the rupee, which has been among the weakest performers in emerging Asia.

"The Death of Indexation Benefit for Debt Mutual Funds: Positive impact on Banking Sector"-Simplified

Recently Government of India passed a Finance Bill which created a lot of uproar among traders and Investors. This is because of mostly two things in Finance bill.

"India's Agricultural Sector and FMCG Industry Thrive, While Mirae Asset Great Consumer Fund Sees Record NAV Growth!"

India's agricultural sector and FMCG industry are thriving, making them secure sectors for long-term investment. Agricultural exports grew by almost 20%, with wheat exports seeing a remarkable 273% increase.

Markets React to Fed's Pause and Silicon Valley Bank's Failure: Treasuries Surge, Stocks Rise, and Gold Shines

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Sparks Market Turmoil: Largest One-Day Drop in Decades for Treasury Yields and Banking Sector in Crisis

Operating Cycle

The operating cycle is a measure of the time it takes for a company to convert its resources into cash by completing the production process and selling its products. Let’s Understand this in detail. The operating cycle includes three main phases: Acquisition of Resources: This phase includes the procurement

Security Market Line (SML)

The Security Market Line (SML) is a graphical representation of the relationship between systematic risk(β) and expected return(E(R)) for an asset, assuming that the asset is priced according to the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)

The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is a financial tool that helps investors determine the expected return on an investment based on its level of risk.

Modern Portfolio Theory

Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) or also known as Markowitz Portfolio Optimization Model is a framework for portfolio management that aims to maximize the return on a portfolio while minimizing its risk.

How Big is our Budget?

It is common for people to complain about the allocation of funds in India's budget, particularly in regards to certain sectors, departments, or welfare programs.

Single Index Model

The Single Index Model (SIM) is a financial model that is used to estimate the expected return of a stock or portfolio.

Capital Market Line (CML)

The Capital Market Line (CML) is a graphical representation of the relationship between risk and return for an efficient portfolio of risky assets.

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio is a financial ratio that measures the risk-adjusted return of an investment or a portfolio. It was developed by Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe.

Capital Allocation Line (CAL line)

The Capital Allocation Line (CAL) is a straight line that represents the trade-off between expected return and risk for a portfolio that consists of a risk-free asset and a risky portfolio.

Efficient Frontier

The Efficient Frontier is a graph that represents the set of all possible portfolios that can be constructed from a given set of assets.

Capital allocation across risky and risk-free portfolios

Capital allocation across risky and risk-free portfolios involves determining the optimal allocation of an investor's capital between a portfolio of risky assets and a risk-free asset .

Utility Score and Risk Aversion

Utility score of a portfolio is a measure of the overall satisfaction or happiness that an investor derives from the portfolio's performance, taking into account the investor's risk aversion and preferences.

Liquidity

Liquidity refers to a company's ability to meet its financial obligations as they come due.

Capital Expenditure or CAPEX

Capital expenditures refer to funds that a company uses to acquire, maintain or upgrade physical assets, such as property, plant, and equipment.

Hurdle Rate

A Hurdle Rate is the minimum rate of return that an investment must generate before it can be considered a viable investment opportunity.

Market Capitalisation

Market capitalization is the total value of a publicly traded company's outstanding shares of stock.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

Weighted Average Cost of Capital is a financial metric that represents a company's cost of capital that the company uses to raise funds.

Marubozu Candle

The term “marubozu” is a Japanese word, where “maru” means “bald,” and “bozu” means “priest.” It is a strong single candle stick pattern if confirmed by the volume and it does not depend on prior trends.

How to use mutual funds for retirement planning?

Retirement planning is one of the most ignored topics among the working population in India. Once they get near the retirement date, many people realise that they have not saved enough for their retirement and fear losing their financial independence.

Bollinger Bands

A Bollinger Band consists of: The upper band which is the +2-standard deviation of the middle line. The middle line which is nothing but a 20-period simple moving average of the closing price. The lower band is the -2-standard deviation of the middle line

Budget 23-24. Which Tax regime are you choosing?

For this year’s budget, the main focus is on three major aspects (i) Fiscal Consolidation (ii) an increase in capital expenditure (iii) the New Income Tax regime.

Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity ratios are financial ratios that measure a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.

How Rs.17 per day can make you rich

Know the power of Rs.17/day investment at an early age can do.

MOVING AVERAGE CONVERGENCE & DIVERGENCE (MACD)

MACD is a momentum oscillator showing convergence and divergence between two Moving Averages. It consists of a MACD line, a Signal line/trigger line, and a histogram.

Index Report on Nifty 50-Technical Analysis

An weekly overview of Nifty 50.

Cost of Capital

The Cost of Capital is the cost of obtaining funding for a business, either through debt or equity.

Stock

Stock represents a share in the ownership of a company and constitutes a claim on the part of the company’s assets and earnings.

Share

A share, also known as a stock or equity, is a unit of ownership in a company.

Capital

Capital refers to the funds that a company or individual has available to invest in assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.

How to pick ELSS Mutual Funds to save your Tax.

Are you still putting your money in Insurance to save the tax? Know a better way to save it.

Profitability Ratio

The profitability Ratio defines how well the company can generate profits by utilising its assets and controlling expenses.

Equity

Equity refers to the ownership interest in an asset, such as a company or property.

Asset

An asset is a resource with economic value that an individual, corporation or country owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit.

Bond Tenure

Bond tenure, also known as bond maturity, is the length of time until a bond reaches its maturity date.

Bonds

A Bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically a corporation or government.

Internal Rate of Return

The Internal Rate of Return is a part of discounted cash flow method that aids us in making an investment decision.

Net Present Value

NPV method discounts all the future cashflows into their present value and adds them to the initial invested amount.

Volumes

Volumes in the stock market are the number of shares that are being traded in the market. Here, the word ‘traded’ means the number of shares being bought and sold by the market participants at a particular point in time. For example, we have taken the Bharti Airtel share chart

I won a Lottery of 25Lakhs at the age of 28. Let's know how I allocated that into Different Mutual Funds.

This article will tell you how one can allocate money into different Asset class for a better retirement.

Relative Strength Index (RSI)

The Relative Strength Index measures the speed and magnitude by which the price of stock changes and indicates whether a stock is in its overbought or oversold situation.

Resistance & Support

Resistance refers to something that opposes and Support is just the opposite of resistance.

Moving Average (MA)

Moving Average is a line drawn on the chart indicating the average price movement based on open, high, low, and close in a particular time frame.

The reason why India's economy and stock market are expected to grow faster than those of developed countries

India's population can indeed be considered one of its biggest strengths due to its unique demographic profile. With an average age of 28.4 years, India is among the youngest countries in the world, and 64% of its population is in their working age.

LOGISTIC Sector Analysis FY22-23. 3PL, Smart warehousing, the new Bahubalis of the Indian Logistic sector.

In the below picture, you might remember a scene from the legendary comedy movie “Hangover.” In the scene, three friends and the groom(Doug) are getting ready for Doug’s marriage on their way back from Las Vegas Bachelor Party. With Doug’s wedding set to occur in five hours,

The Investment Opportunity brought by the rising Defence Sector of India- Khullja Sim Sim.

The story is a discussion between two close friends, Abhay( a Software Engineer keen to invest) and Sankar( an experienced investment professional). Abhay: Bro, have you seen the defence stocks charts? What a rally bro!! Why a sudden rise in Stock Price in last few years? Sankar: Yes, Buddy, you

Financial Ratios

Financial Ratios is the ratios or relative magnitude of any two numbers selected from Financial Statements that helps to interpret the Financial statements more clearly.

Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement summarizes a company's cash inflows and outflows. The statement breaks down the cash flows into operating, investing, and financing activities.

Balance Sheet

A Balance Sheet is a financial statement that shows a report on Assets (What the company owns), Liabilities (What the company owes), and Share holder’s equity.

Investment

Investment means putting your money in an asset/a group of assets in such a way that with the passage of time the value of that asset/group of assets appreciates, in other words, increases the price of the same.

Annual Report

The annual Report is an official document published annually by the company for its investors and Stakeholders containing information about the financial position.

Speculation

Speculation is buying an asset (shares, currency, commodity, etc) for a short period of time assuming that the cards are in their favor so that you can gain big.

Risk and Return

Profit and Loss Statement

A profit and Loss Statement is a financial Statement containing information on Revenues, expenses, taxes, and Depreciation incurred for the company in a given Period.