Futures vs Options: Understanding the differences and choosing the right derivative instrument

Futures vs Options: Understanding the differences and choosing the right derivative instrument

Futures and options are two fancy terms used in financial markets that are becoming quite famous in the investor community. Online trading applications have helped new-age investors and traders participate in Futures and Options trading as per their requirements. Few novice investors and traders are curious and willing to explore this segment without understanding the … Read more

Investors already made a killing in IPOs this year with returns of up to 180%. Check top 5 gainers – Top Gainers

Investors already made a killing in IPOs this year with returns of up to 180%. Check top 5 gainers – Top Gainers

Mar 07, 2024, 10:45:51 AM IST It’s already been a good year for IPOs with robust listing gains. Out of the 15 companies that made their way to the bourses, only 4 companies opened in the negative while the rest brought cheer to investors. Here are the top 5 IPOs so far in 2024 that … Read more

Mukka Proteins lists at 57% premium over IPO price; should you hold or sell for listing gains?

Mukka Proteins lists at 57% premium over IPO price; should you hold or sell for listing gains?

The shares of Mukka Proteins made a strong debut on the exchanges on Thursday, listing at a premium of 57% to the issue price. The stock listed at Rs 44 on the BSE and at Rs 40 on the National Stock Exchange, against its issue price of Rs 28. Ahead of the listing, the company’s … Read more

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with JM Financial, Samvardhana Motherson and L&T Finance?

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with JM Financial, Samvardhana Motherson and L&T Finance?

Benchmark indices settled at fresh record high levels in a volatile trade on Wednesday. The 30-share Sensex jumped 408 points to settle at a new record high of 74,085 and the broader Nifty climbed 117 points to close at a lifetime high of 22,474. Stocks that were in focus included names like JM Financial, which … Read more

fund houses: ‘Concentrated’ AIFs need stricter rules to stop misuse: Fund Houses

fund houses: ‘Concentrated’ AIFs need stricter rules to stop misuse: Fund Houses

Mumbai: Concentrated and inter-connected private equity and venture capital funds (CIFs), where one or a handful of investors call the shots, should be the regulator’s focus in plugging sharp practices, according to views emerging among several fund houses. Such CIF vehicles, they believe, must comply with extra compliance standards to minimise the use of fund … Read more

Rupee: Rupee closes at 6-month high of 82.83 on strong inflows, weaker dollar

Rupee: Rupee closes at 6-month high of 82.83 on strong inflows, weaker dollar

Mumbai: The rupee Wednesday closed at its strongest level versus the US dollar in six months as disappointing American economic data caused the greenback to weaken globally while overseas investors deployed funds in local capital markets. The domestic currency settled at 82.83 per US dollar on Wednesday, its strongest closing level since September 4, 2023, … Read more

Gathiya maker Gopal Snacks’ IPO opens for subscription. Should you bid?

Gathiya maker Gopal Snacks’ IPO opens for subscription. Should you bid?

The initial public offer (IPO) of namkeen and wafer maker Gopal Snacks opened for subscription today. The issue is completely an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 650 crore. Ahead of the issue opening, the Rajkot-based company has garnered Rs 194 crore from anchor investors. Gopal Snacks IPO review Analysts are mixed on … Read more

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with IIFL Finance, Bajaj Auto and Network18?

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with IIFL Finance, Bajaj Auto and Network18?

Benchmark indices snapped their four day winning run on Tuesday amid weak global trends. The 30-share Sensex declined 195 points to settle at 73,677 and the broader Nifty declined 49 points to close at 22,356. Stocks that were in focus included names like IIFL Finance, which fell 20%, Bajaj Auto, which rose 1.74%, and Tata … Read more

Retail investors take JG Chemicals IPO past full subscription on Day 1. Check GMP and other details

Retail investors take JG Chemicals IPO past full subscription on Day 1. Check GMP and other details

The initial public offer (IPO) of Zinc Oxide maker JG Chemicals, which opened for subscription earlier today, was fully booked so far on the first day of bidding. The retail portion of the issue was fully subscribed, while NII category followed closely with 93% subscription. There were no bids yet in the QIB category of … Read more

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with Data Patterns, Max Healthcare and Tata Steel?

Big movers on D-Street: What should investors do with Data Patterns, Max Healthcare and Tata Steel?

Benchmark indices continued their winning run on Monday, albeit in a highly volatile trade. The 30-share Sensex rose 66.14 to settle at an all-time high of 73,872 and the broader Nifty jumped 27 points to close at a lifetime high of 22,405. Stocks that were in focus included names like Data Patterns, which rose 5.22%, … Read more