BUSINESS
Brace for lower trading profits as market winds have changed direction
When the market is in no mood to yield profits to traders, don’t tempt fate by pushing your luck by trading more aggressively
BUSINESS
Why the glitter in gold prices has more shine left
The underlying reasons to invest in gold remain unchanged
BUSINESS
Trouble in Pension Fund Paradise, will investor tranquil be disturbed?
A shift from defined benefit to defined contribution pension plans taking place in Europe could alter how one of the largest group of institutional investors behaves
BUSINESS
Why has the Jane Street issue unnerved traders?
Markets have seen a sharp fall in derivatives market turnover. What explains it, how should retail traders tweak their strategy?
BUSINESS
Oil prices are down. But don’t pop the champagne yet!
Falling oil prices could mean a moment of economic reckoning is nearing for Arab nations
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
