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Stock Market
Stock Market

Stock Market Basics

The Indian stock market, regulated by SEBI, includes BSE and NSE, influencing prices via economy and trends.


Stock Exchanges & Indices

India's stock market, with BSE and NSE, tracks Sensex and Nifty 50, reflecting trends and investment opportunities.


Trading
Trading

Trading Types

Indian stock market trading includes intraday, delivery, derivatives, commodities, IPOs, regulated by SEBI for transparency.


Trading Strategies & Orders

Indian trading strategies include intraday, swing, positional, and arbitrage, using market orders and risk management.


Technical Indicators

Technical indicators like SMA, EMA, RSI, MACD, and Bollinger Bands help analyze trends and reversals.


Investing
Investing

Investment Metrics & Valuation

Investment metrics like P/E, P/B, EPS, ROE, and DCF help assess stock valuation and financial health.


Asset Classes & Allocation

Asset classes include equities, bonds, commodities, real estate, and alternatives, aiding diversification and risk management.


Derivatives
Derivatives

Derivatives Market

India’s derivatives market includes futures, options, swaps, and forwards for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage under SEBI.


Options Strategies

Options strategies like Covered Call, Straddle, and Iron Condor help manage risk and maximize returns.


Volatility & Pricing

Volatility affects options pricing, with models like Black-Scholes considering strike price, expiration, and market fluctuations.


Fixed Income
Fixed Income

Bonds & Debt Instruments

Bonds provide fixed income, including government, corporate, and municipal types, offering stability, diversification, and lower risk.


Interest Rates & Yields

Interest rates impact bond prices and yields, with YTM and yield spread guiding investment decisions in fixed income.


Other Fixed-Income Investments

Fixed-income investments like FDs, T-bills, CDs, and CPs offer stability, diversification, and predictable returns.


Market Economics
Market Economics

Macroeconomic Indicators

Macroeconomic indicators like GDP, inflation, interest rates, and unemployment influence markets, investments, and economic trends.


Financial Ratios & Analysis

Financial ratios like ROE, P/E, and Debt-to-Equity assess profitability, liquidity, leverage, and valuation for investment decisions.


Regulation
Regulation

Stock Market Regulations

SEBI regulates India's stock market, ensuring transparency, preventing fraud, and maintaining market integrity and confidence.


Public Offerings & Compliance

IPOs and FPOs raise capital, regulated by SEBI, requiring disclosure, DRHP filing, and listing compliance.


Risk Management
Risk Management

Risk & Liquidity

Investment risks include market, credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks, influencing asset value and portfolio management.


Trading Psychology

Trading psychology affects decisions; discipline, emotional control, and risk management are key to success.


Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Concepts

Stock market concepts like alpha, beta, hedging, arbitrage, and leverage help investors manage risk and optimize returns.