BUSINESS
Traders in this asset class need not fear Algos, AI
Retail equity traders are finding it difficult in the face of AI and algo trading. But this asset class is not as exposed to the risk as equities is
BUSINESS
Is the glitter gone in gold?
Ceasefire chatter and falling oil prices have spooked some gold investors, raising doubts about bullion's future. But look past the headlines, and the long-term fundamentals still gleam bright
BUSINESS
Why Israel-Iran hostilities are least of your worries
If the situation worsens, it may become a concern but the more immediate problem stems from how retail traders are positioned on the leverage front
BUSINESS
How to trade in a rate cut scenario
While a rate cut may lower the cost of funds but does it really mean that the cost of trading will decline
BUSINESS
Are retail traders biting off more than they can chew?
Margin Trading Facility data show a spurt in borrowing by retail traders to invest in stocks
BUSINESS
In June, RBI has tough choices to make
Which way interest rates head subsequent to the MPC meet will have an impact on the cost of money, which affects investors, apart from savers and depositors
BUSINESS
Will Japanese alarm bells ring on Dalal Street?
In an intricately linked global economy, the movement of capital in response to interest rate shifts can send ripples across continents — with profound implications for financial markets
BUSINESS
Is the rally over in gold?
Central banks have been big buyers of gold and have skin in the game now
BUSINESS
How to determine if a rally will sustain
Follow the money and disregard the noise
BUSINESS
Emotional Capital in Trading: The forgotten aspect
Winning traders have the mindset of a champion, which comes from extremely disciplined practice over long periods
BUSINESS
How much capital does a full time trader need?
The answer will surprise you but pay close attention to the methodology as well
BUSINESS
Markets may attempt to bounce back this week. Should you buy?
The market sends out smoke signals that can be read from the data provided by exchanges. Investors should pay heed to them
BUSINESS
Time to buy stocks?
Markets are in free fall, and the siren call to 'buy the dip' grows louder by the minute. Could this be the golden opportunity everyone’s waiting for—or a trapdoor hiding unseen risks?
BUSINESS
Can a rate cut boost stock markets?
The RBI’s upcoming policy decision has traders and investors on edge—will interest rates be cut, and if so, will the benefits actually reach borrowers? While markets have surged in anticipation, the real impact of a rate cut is far more complex than it seems
BUSINESS
Will Turkey’s ban on short selling succeed?
Regulators and governments panic when markets tank but rather than curing the ailment they end up targeting short sellers who present a soft target
MARKETS
Will the ‘March Magic’ rally work this year?
As March approaches, traders are eyeing the so-called "March Magic" rally — a period when stock prices traditionally rise due to fiscal year-end dynamics. However, this year’s rally may face stiff resistance, thanks to market disruptions and mounting investor caution
BUSINESS
Why options traders are not earning profits
The answer lies in the cost of funds theory. The trader who understands this theory has a sizeable advantage over traders who do not understand it
BUSINESS
When the music stopped playing for traders
Many retail traders have boarded the market momentum bus when it was about to speed off in early 2020. While there were small bumps along the way, they are unprepared for the potholes that have emerged now
BUSINESS
Why the stock market fall is not over yet
A sustained fall in markets brings up the question of whether a bottom has been made. But a number of factors point to it being a risky endeavour to call the bottom
BUSINESS
Banking sector holds key to markets
The weight of the banking sector in the Nifty is higher than the next three heavy weight sectors combined. That makes the banking and financial sector the swing sector for the Nifty
BUSINESS
Retail traders’ pivot exposes them to a greater risk of lower returns
Traders are switching to options from futures, to cope with higher capital allocation requirements. But that’s the wrong solution for the problem they are seeking to solve
BUSINESS
Bond markets are back in the eye of the storm
If the RBI cuts rates then overseas investors may find yields on bonds significantly less attractive due to higher taxes, lower coupon rates and the currency risk
BUSINESS
For stock market traders, it’s business as usual after Budget 2025
Markets ultimately focus on core issues such as earnings, business prospects, the currency and inflation. Traders should continue to exercise caution
BUSINESS
The odds are stacking up high against retail traders
US markets are seeing a rising tide of off-market trades that deny retail traders access to data they need to make informed trades. It adds to the uncertain times traders are living in
