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CA Bigyan Kumar Mishra

is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.He writes about personal finance, income tax, goods and services tax (GST), stock market, company law and other topics on finance. Follow him on linkedin or facebook or instagram or twitter.

What are the tools used in technical analysis

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Technical analysis is based on the principle that past price movement in a financial instrument is a predictor of the future moves in the price. Trading volume is often combined with price movement to help improve these price prediction models.The skills of a technical analyst are used primarily to help determine the highest probability reactions to past and current … [Read more...] about What are the tools used in technical analysis

How Bank Nifty is traded in the stock exchange

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Stock Exchange is a marketplace where buyers and sellers meet to trade in different financial securities such as stock, derivatives, and commodities. To track the overall market and sectors stock exchanges create different indices, also referred to as index. These indices help market participants to track the overall performance of the market and sectors.In this … [Read more...] about How Bank Nifty is traded in the stock exchange

How to Use Fundamental Analysis for Long-Term Stock Investing in India: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

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If you're new to the world of stocks, you’ve likely heard the term fundamental analysis but may not be sure what it means or how it works. Simply put, it’s a method that helps you evaluate whether a company’s stock is worth investing in by looking at its financial health, business model, and growth potential.The good news? You don’t need a finance degree, expensive tools, … [Read more...] about How to Use Fundamental Analysis for Long-Term Stock Investing in India: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

What Is Technical Analysis in Stock Market Trading? A Beginner’s Guide for Traders

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If you’ve ever asked yourself:You’re not alone.Many Indian freelancers, mobile repair shop owners, tuition teachers, online sellers, and small manufacturers are curious about trading—but don’t have the time or background to study balance sheets and profit-loss statements.That’s where technical analysis comes in.Used by traders around the world, technical … [Read more...] about What Is Technical Analysis in Stock Market Trading? A Beginner’s Guide for Traders

Near the Money

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"Near the money” refers to an option contract whose strike price is near or close to the current market price of the underlying security.A call option is near the money when its strike price is lower than the current market price but extremely close to it.A put option will be considered as near the money when the underlying securities strike price is higher than the … [Read more...] about Near the Money