It has been close to 110 days since the first Coronavirus (COVID-19) case was reported in China. Since then, COVID-19 has shaken the entire world by surprise and it has caused a great deal of turbulence. The stock markets around the world have taken a hit and the portfolios of a lot of fund managers […]

The world markets have been shaken by the Covid-19 turmoil. The bear has taken over the long ranging bull in a short span of time, but Bill Ackman, the American Investor and Hedge Fund Manager turned a $27 million position into a $2.6 billion during this time. Bill Ackman is the founder and CEO of

Desperate times call for desperate measures. In times like these when the coronavirus has hit the world and brought imbalance to all our lives, people around the world are trying to make ends meet. Countries have gone into complete lockdown. Although many feel that this has created an opportunity in the financial sector as markets

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What is a Depository? A depository is simply defined as a place where things are stored. In financial terms, depository refers to an institution or an organization which holds securities in De-Mat (Dematerialized) Form for all shares, debentures, mutual funds, derivatives, F&O’s and commodities.   US Depository DTCC also known as the Depository Trust &

Investing in equities isn’t just a matter of deciding which shares or funds to buy and which markets to buy them in. Investor strategies are as varied and colorful as the people who employ them and it is unprecedented that rarely do investors stick to a single strategy.   Long and Short Positions When you

Currency Trading was not always the first choice for investors. Most traders like to stick with basic stock trading platforms and methods. But in the last decade, new and improved platforms along with better trading strategies have given people confidence. We have seen tremendous growth in currency trading worldwide over the past couple of years.

Foreign exchange markets (Forex) or Currency Trading Market are one of the most important decentralized financial markets in the world. It promotes trade, investment and risk sharing across borders. FX is also the most liquid market and arguably the largest in the world. According to the BIS (Bureau of International Settlements) triennial report of 2010,

The evolution and growth of the commodities market in India has shown an impressive record of performance. Commodity Trading is one of the upcoming forms of trading in India. After equity, real estate and precious metals like gold and silver, people have started investing in commodities too. It is the new avenue for the retail