Algo trading basics
Algo trading means using a computer program which has pre-decided set of instructions to place a trade order. The set of instructions are based on timing, price, quantity or maths…
The basics of Bollinger Bands
Bollinger bands are a popular technical stock analysis tool. These were developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s. Bollinger bands are plotted as two standard deviations, positive and negative from…
The basics of Forex trading
Forex trading in layman's terms means buying one currency and selling another currency with an objective of making a profit in the transaction. Forex has been coined from the words…
Candlestick basics
Candlestick charts are widely used in technical analysis of equity and currency price patterns. These are generally used by traders to determine possible price movements based on past patterns. These…
What is margin money & margin trading?
When an investor trades shares, financial instruments with money borrowed from the broker, the investor has to maintain or deposit a certain amount as 'security' or 'collateral' with the broker.…
Futures & Options: Meaning, Examples, Types & Differences
Futures and Options are both derivative instruments. Investors can use these instruments to speculate or to hedge risks. Both these instruments derive their value from the underlying index, security or…
Bank NIFTY: Everything you need to know
Bank NIFTY is the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) index of banking stocks. It represents stocks of 12 of the most liquid and largest capitalized banks in India, trading on the…
What is Stop Loss?
A stop loss is used to limit the traders loss on a particular security position. Simply explained, a stop loss is a method used to limit losses. Let us understand…
Position Trading: Everything you need to know
Position traders hold on to their positions for a long period of time, usually months with the expectation that the stock price will increase over time. It is a very…
What is Swing Trading?
Swing trading is a form of trading where the trader holds positions over a period of few days to several weeks. This form of trading aims to make money from…
What is Intraday Trading?
In Intraday trading, a person buys and sells stock/securities and completes the transaction on the same day. It is also commonly called 'Day trading'. Intraday trading aims at making use…
What is called Insider Trading?
Insider trading refers to buying or selling a public company's stock while in possession of material information about the stock which has not been made public yet. It also includes…