'The stockbroker should have a good balance sheet to support its scale of operations. It should also have proper risk management in terms of margins so that it doesn't go bankrupt during extreme market movements.' 'The broker must have a track record of navigating several market cycles in an ethical and transparent manner.'
Sentiments in global markets, movement of rupee against the dollar and crude oil prices will dictate near-term trend
On the macroeconomic data front, PMI data on manufacturing and services sector will also influence trading
Keep your mobile number and e-mail updated. When you receive the weekly report on cash holdings, check to ensure there is no discrepancy between the amount you have kept with the broker and what the latter has reported, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.
This is the fourth straight weekly plunge for both the indices.
Suppose you have transferred money to your trading account but did not use it to buy securities, the broker could misuse this money, warns Sanjay Kumar Singh.
In case of any grievance, file a complaint with Sebi on its SCORES (Sebi Complaints Redress System) web site, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Volatility is part and parcel of stock market.
Investors need to evaluate the offerings of a broker in totality before selecting one.
Chirag Gupta, who trades in futures & options, had made a profit of Rs 6 lakh, but...
Investors must withdraw funds, open a new trading account and transfer assets.
Raghuram Rajan's decision to go back to academics might spell short term negativity for the stock, currency and bond markets.
The outcome is beyond the market's expectation and will be a sentimental boost, say analysts.
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.
At the time of filling the KYC (Know Your Customer) documents (when joining), do not sign wherever you are asked to. In particular, look closely at the power of attorney (PoA) section, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.
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