As a 22M, is my investing approach right? Hi, i’m a 22M and i started investing last month. I have opened a SIP (with a long term goal of at-least 10yrs) Now I want to invest a lump sum directly in nifty based on market performance- not trading but investing Right now my knowledge for the same is not great so I am using varsity to understand the basics and learn macro analysis. I might start another sip with a goal of 2-3 years but I don’t wanna do it until late this year because, first, i... 3 2 replies
Commonly Asked Questions Related to the Financial Market **1. Why fed reducing its rate impact the Indian market?** => The U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency, and its value hinges on trust in the U.S. government and economy. When the Federal Reserve reduces interest rates, it lowers the returns on dollar-based assets. This often leads to an increase in liquidity as borrowing becomes cheaper in the U.S. However, if they later increase interest rates or issue higher-yielding treasury bonds, global investors are attracted to these safer, high-return options. This "**risk-off**" sentiment often prompts Foreign Institutional Investors... 1 0 replies
Why would Blackstone here require Morgan Stanley Could someone explain why Blackstone requires advisory from Morgan Stanley here? Could they have not used their own team of financial advisors? 3 1 replies
Is SIP really profitable, it’s been an year and it’s all negative! Is it normal for SIPs to show negative returns after a year? I’ve been investing consistently, but seeing my portfolio in the red is making me second-guess. Should I stay patient, or is it time to explore other options? Would like to hear your experiences! 2 19 replies
Successful Traders Do people who have become extremely successful via trading (F&O) exist in India? Have always wondered how is trading as a career option? SEBI data suggests otherwise :p Do any of you personally know someone who does full time F&O and make a killing? 4 17 replies
Eicher Motors at All-Time High: Bubble or the Real Deal? Royal Enfield sales surged 25% in December, and Eicher Motors hit an all-time high. Great news, right? The two-wheeler market has been struggling overall, and with EVs gaining traction, are legacy players like Eicher just riding a short-term hype? Or do you think Royal Enfield’s brand power is enough to keep them ahead of the curve? What’s your take? 4 4 replies
Commodity trading liquidity Suggest ur experience on trading with commodities in both future and options. - All symbol's have proper liquidity in furutes and options? - For technical analysis, which global chart do you follow for taking trades? For ex, I follow USOIL for crudeoil 15 0 replies
NHC FOOD share rights issue Hi everyone! I wanted to understand what’s happening with NHC Food share. I have a good holding in this share due to the recent rights issue but I’m not able to sell due to lower circuit. Something seems off. This way I’ll be stuck in this stock and it will incur huge loss if it opens on lower circuit everyday. Seems like a lot of retail investors are in same situation. What can be done? 11 0 replies
How can I invest in mutual funds/indices in India as an NRI using NRO account? Hello everyone, I’m an NRI receiving rental income in my NRO account in India, and I’m looking for hassle-free, low-cost investment options for long-term wealth growth. I’ve realized that FD returns are quite low compared to mutual funds or index funds, and I want to explore better alternatives. Here’s what I’m looking for: 1. Simple investment options like index funds or ETFs for passive long-term growth. 2. Platforms or AMCs with minimal paperwork and good support for NRI investors. 3. Investments that ensure lower deductions (taxes/fees) and compliance with... 11 0 replies
What's Your Take on Maruti Stock? Insights Welcome! What are your thoughts on Maruti Suzuki as an investment? Is it better positioned for long-term stability given its legacy in the market, or do you see potential for short-term gains amid its current trajectory? Any insights on its valuation, technical trends, or industry outlook would be greatly appreciated! 16 0 replies
If I sell ITC stock on Monday after market opens, am I still eligible to receive the hotel shares? I’m not interested in the company,I just wanted the free hotel stock so I bought 100 stocks earlier today and the plan is to sell them on Monday for little to no loss and hold on to the free hotel stocks forever as I love their hotels 10 0 replies
The average of stock has changed when I sold some of them. And the broker (GROWW) is just hanging up on me when I raised the query I had 20 stocks of reliance which had an average of 1385.75 (first order on 3rd October). Then is sold 6 stocks at 1230 and then the average changed to 753.57. This price was atleast 4 years before. And when I raised the query they just hang up when I mention 6 reliance stocks. What should I do? 10 0 replies
Looking to connect with HFT professionals in the Indian Stock Market I’m a trading professional with a strong interest in understanding the world of High-Frequency Trading (HFT), particularly within the context of the Indian stock market. I’m curious about: The culture and work environment in HFT firms. The challenges and opportunities in HFT within India. Insights from those actively engaged in this field. If you’re involved in HFT or have experience in this domain, I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to share your thoughts here or DM me for a private conversation. Thanks in advance for your... 13 0 replies
Why do people advise to keep investment account and trading account separate? Heard this in one of the YouTube tutorial video, they didn't explain why but just said it like a statement, been curious since then. edit: please advise on how it may affect on tax aswell. 6 0 replies
when Relaxo footwears going to target premium shoe sections # India ranks 11th in the list of fastest-growing millionaire populations, with a 22% growth rate expected over the next five years. [https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/top-10-countries-adding-millionaires-at-a-rapid-pace-9599207/](https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/top-10-countries-adding-millionaires-at-a-rapid-pace-9599207/) Seems they are just targeting regular shoes sections. [https://relaxofootwear.com/collections/men-all?sort\_by=manual&filter.p.m.custom.filter\_price\_=1500-2000](https://relaxofootwear.com/collections/men-all?sort_by=manual&filter.p.m.custom.filter_price_=1500-2000) Isn't this good time to launch something for premium section (>5K). What you say ? [https://www.internationalbrandequity.com/best-shoe-brands-in-the-world/](https://www.internationalbrandequity.com/best-shoe-brands-in-the-world/) 15 0 replies
There are two type of people today [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianStockMarket/comments/1he0wgp/rant\_damani\_uncle\_is\_sleeping/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianStockMarket/comments/1he0wgp/rant_damani_uncle_is_sleeping/) https://preview.redd.it/a3ddrxo4jpae1.png?width=611&format=png&auto=webp&s=f4ec246865701bff9ae411abc871ac5ad73b9901 10 0 replies
Ketan Parekh Ketan Parekh again in Scene caught by Sebi with Rohit Salgaocar. Will it tank the markets or it is just a normal day for investors? Only time can tell if portfolio of this big fund house managing staggering 2.5 Trillion is liquidated in Indian stocks can trigger a fall. 11 0 replies
Market on Jan 3, 2025 Daily Journal: US markets had a weak session yesterday. All the 3 indices closed in red. Futures are trading in green. 10Y Bond Yield is stable at 4.5%. Brent Oil is at 76$. Dollar Index crosses 109. This is concerning. Most of the asian markets are positive. Global cues are slightly positive today. Nifty took support and gave a good bounce from 50WEMA zone yesterday. Now 24250 zone will act as a strong resistance. If zone is decisively broken, then we can expect a good up move. We continue... 11 0 replies
Options trading addiction makes your life hell Few people message me that they made mistakes in options trading and lost lot of money after seeing my posts. I have come across one person who lost close to 2 crores. Pls guys don't think that I am talking negatively about options. It is to help you to realise early and come out of it I am suffering so much because of this mistake and continuing for years inspite of losses. Just say sorry to yourself and close dmat account nothing wrong in that . Your ego kills... 14 0 replies
Ketan Parekh front running scam; no allegation against Motilal Oswal https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/scamster-ketan-parekh-back-in-sebi-net-banned-from-market/articleshow/116896158.cms Kindly share your views on involvement of Motilal Oswal in this operation. So far, I found no direct allegation against them. https://www.financialexpress.com/market/ketan-parekh-debarred-by-sebi-again-3706077/ "The market regulator also clarified that while Motilal Oswal and Nuvama Wealth Management facilitated Big Client trades, no evidence of wrongdoing was found against them." 11 0 replies