Raghu Krishnan

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Investing
How to choose the right IPO?
In this article, we will cover the key factors to be considered before investing in IPOs, how to find such information regarding these factors, the best and worst-performing IPOs, and upcoming IPOs.

Raghu Krishnan

1 Oct 2021
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4 min read

Cryptocurrency
NFT - Non Fungible Tokens
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) can be described as a cryptographic token that can uniquely define an asset. An NFT can represent both digital assets (images, GIFs, videos) as well as real-world assets (houses, cars, books).

Raghu Krishnan

25 Sep 2021
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4 min read

Cryptocurrency
The Price History of Bitcoin
Satoshi Nakamoto came up with a digital currency known as Bitcoin that used to be so cheap that in 2010, a person spent 10,000 BTC (then worth only $40) to buy two pizzas from Papa Johns. Today, 1 BTC is worth $58,683.

Raghu Krishnan

22 Sep 2021
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4 min read

Stock Markets
Penny Stocks
In simple words, penny stocks represent shares of ownership of relatively smaller-sized companies that are publicly listed in a stock exchange. The minimal pricing, the smaller size, and market capitalization of these stocks set them apart from the household names like Infosys and Reliance.

Raghu Krishnan

18 Sep 2021
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5 min read

Personal Finance
Capital Gains Tax
In this article, we shall cover the Capital Gains Tax, what are the Long and Short Term Capital Gains Taxes, and how you can potentially save money on these taxes.

Raghu Krishnan

15 Sep 2021
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5 min read

Personal Finance
Universal Account Number
The Universal Account Number is a unique 12-digit number allotted to every member of the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This number is directly issued by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Government of India and is constant for every individual employee until his/her retirement.

Raghu Krishnan

11 Sep 2021
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4 min read

Personal Finance
National Savings Certificate
The primary aim of this scheme is to inspire each individual of our country into small and medium savings, and this has also been encouraged by providing tax benefits for these savings. The risks of investing in such a scheme are also extremely low since they are directly encouraged by the Govt.

Raghu Krishnan

2 Sep 2021
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3 min read

Stock Markets
What is the difference between a Trading Account and a Demat Account?
Demat account is an online repository for the storage of the shares bought and kept in a secured digital format, while a trading account acts as a transacting interface between the buyers and the sellers in the stock market.

Raghu Krishnan

29 Aug 2021
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4 min read

Stock Markets
How to close your Demat account?
The process of closing down a Demat account is pretty simple, with minimal steps involved and no additional charges required. The advantage of closing a Demat account that you do not actively use is the money you save from the annual maintenance charge you’re required to pay your broker every year.

Raghu Krishnan

29 Aug 2021
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3 min read

Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Broadly speaking, umbrella insurance is personal liability insurance triggered in situations when a policyholder finds themselves liable for a claim that cannot be covered by typical homeowners or vehicle insurance. Umbrella insurances cover claims such as libel, slander, and false imprisonment.

Raghu Krishnan

26 Aug 2021
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3 min read

Stock Markets
How to open a Demat account?
A Demat account is a facility for holding your shares and securities in an online and electronic format. If you want to trade securities online, you will be required to open a Demat account with a Depository Participant (DP).

Raghu Krishnan

24 Aug 2021
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3 min read

Trading
How to make money trading with candlestick charts?
A candlestick is simply an illustration of the price movements that have taken place during a certain time period for any traded instrument with volume. A bullish candle is denoted by a green-colored candle while a bearish candle is denoted by a red-colored candle.

Raghu Krishnan

22 Aug 2021
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5 min read

Stock Markets
Difference between stock markets and share markets
A share market, hence, refers to any market where these shares can be bought and sold by interested parties. On the other hand, a stock market is a marketplace infrastructure organized by a regulated body for enabling buyers and sellers to trade stocks as per convenience.

Raghu Krishnan

21 Aug 2021
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3 min read

Investing
What is a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP)?
Just like how the SIP is basically the periodic transfer of money from your bank account to a mutual fund, ETF, or stock, the STP is the periodic transfer of money from one mutual fund plan to another. This helps to reduce risks and balances returns by staggering your investments in mutual funds.

Raghu Krishnan

19 Aug 2021
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3 min read

Investing
Difference between stocks and shares
In simple words, a ‘stock’ represents a small part of a company that you own. The ‘stock certificate’ is the proof of ownership of the stock you own and mentions the number of stock as well. On the other hand, a ‘share’ represents the number of units of stock.

Raghu Krishnan

18 Aug 2021
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4 min read

Personal Finance
How to invest 1000 rupees in the share market
₹1000 is a very good amount to start investing in the markets with. While it may not give you a heavy earning potential, it will provide you a steep learning curve without the fear of losing too much money in the markets.

Raghu Krishnan

14 Aug 2021
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4 min read

Personal Finance
Nominee
A Nominee is that person who will receive the proceeds of your account in the grim scenario of your untimely death. While applying for investments, insurances, or bank applications, you have the option to name the person/people who will receive your holdings post your death.

Raghu Krishnan

12 Aug 2021
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4 min read

Investing
Dividend Stocks
After much of its growth stages, corporations find themselves unable to expand their business or reinvest their additional profits into newer businesses. When they reach this stage, these corporations can choose to share their profits with their shareholders.

Raghu Krishnan

11 Aug 2021
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5 min read