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The smart way to buy bullion for maximum returns
Don’t shy away from buying physical gold due to fears of getting cheated or high bid/offer spreads. A visit to your local Zaveri Bazaar can be a profitable endeavour or if nothing else, then an educative one
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A cyclical rally may be in the offing
Election cycles are a global phenomenon for equity markets. The 3-4 quarters before elections when PSU stocks rise and bid and offer spreads are thin, is a sweet spot for a trader to make profits
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Traders have little to fear from artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence may indeed hurt some traders but algos have already done half the work. Trading strategies that require human intervention and long-term investors don’t need to worry, yet
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A weak dollar is Indian markets’ best bet to win
The US dollar index has lost 12.19 percent since September, a welcome relief for emerging markets, including India, as an appreciating local currency helps keep inflation contained and wealth un-eroded
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The fixed income party’s not over, only the venue has shifted
A pause in rate hikes has seen some equity bulls rejoice while the fixed income camp wears a desolate look. Both are jumping the gun
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Is a supercycle coming in oil markets?
OPEC+’s cut of 2 mbpd from November 2022 means oil output will fall by approximately 1.45 percent from May 2023 after the latest output cut comes in force. This insignificant quantum is unlikely to trigger a big raging bull market, forget about a supercycle
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Adapting day trading in derivatives to a higher STT regime
It’s not just trading profits but a host of factors such as bid/ask spreads, impact costs and turnaround time which could get affected temporarily by the increase in securities transaction tax rates
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Market uncertainty brings opportunities in adversity
With the rising cost of funds, falling energy prices, rising bullion prices, nervous financial markets and buoyant ‘alternate asset’ markets, what is the way ahead for investors?
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Why a bank default in Silicon Valley matters
The ripple effects of the Silicon Valley Bank episode may be felt as far as India, due to the interconnected world of flows and investor sentiment
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Capital Controls: China’s loss can be India’s gain
Restrictions on repatriation of funds is among the worst fears of foreign investors. China’s move in this direction, unless reversed, could see funds flow increase to other Asian markets such as India
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Stock traders should watch out for the 'Ides of March'
Equity investors are currently exhibiting nervousness. Yield inversion signals, rising rates and budget changes giving fixed income a boost could worsen matters
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Not as straight as it looks: Why price targets fail
A rally always starts losing steam after the initial spurt. It is best, therefore, for traders to use log charts that put things in perspective
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How to stay a step ahead of market crowd? Get basics of index trading right
A vast majority of traders choose to trade indices for solid reasons. Indices are less volatile as compared to individual stocks, index futures require lower span margins compared to stock futures
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Who makes more money: Bulls or bears?
A short seller has to be precise in entry and exit. He is like an anaconda. He hibernates till he finds a prey and moves in for the kill at the right time
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Budget 2023 provides a great opportunity for investors
As governments worldwide step up borrowings, investors will demand, and get, higher coupon rates. Don’t be surprised if bond yields rise during the course of the coming financial year
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Retail traders up against not just big daddies of trade, but machines too
The SEBI report has made it clear that only the top 1% of traders make significant profits, while the vast majority lose money
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Why the ECB will continue to raise rates
The ECB and even India’s central bank will have to ensure that their interest rates react to the US Fed’s rate hike moves, to prevent an outflow of capital
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Budget 2023: The market’s wish list
Here’s a list of what market participants want from the Finance Minister for FY2024
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The age of pro-cyclical de-leveraging
With easy money a thing of the past, it is very likely that the markets will see de-leveraging
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Does a strong dollar really boost technology stocks?
Windfall currency gains no longer translate into higher earnings for exporters, thanks to renegotiation clauses
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Why markets may rally in January
A pre-election budget rally is par for the course in democracies
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Trading in a new era requires a flexible mindset
There’s a rebalancing act that will play out in markets, among sectors but also among two important asset classes
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Buckle up, interest rates are going to be higher for longer
The era of cheap money is pausing and may even end, in a worst case scenario. What is certain is that investors need to rewrite their playbook to win in this new world
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Silver – A dark horse
Mention bullion and most people conjure up visions of the shiny yellow metal – gold. Few people include silver in the bullion asset category. Yet silver is now hogging the limelight, demanding investors’ attention
