The preamble to the guide for investment in stocks
Certain golden rules for investment in shares need to be remembered at all times under all conditions that govern the stock market. You have seen the traffic signal colors, red,… Read more
Share Premium and Share Discount
Issue of Shares at a Premium It is quite common for the shares of financially strong and well-managed companies to be issued at a premium, i.e. at an amount more… Read more
Over Subscription in IPO – How is it dealt?
There are instances when more applications for shares of a company are received than the number offered to the public for subscription. This usually happens in respect of share issues… Read more
Types of Share Capital
A company, being an artificial person, cannot generate its own capital which has necessarily to be collected from several persons. These persons are known as shareholders and the amount contributed… Read more
The Process of Issuing Shares
A salient characteristic of the capital of a company is that the amount on its shares can be gradually collected in easy instalments spread over a period of time depending… Read more
Ways to redeem Debentures
Redemption of debentures refers to extinguishing or discharging the liability on account of debentures in accordance with the terms of issue. In other words redemption of debentures means repayment of… Read more
Types of Debentures
The word ‘debenture’ has been derived from a Latin word ‘debere’ which means to borrow. Debenture is a written instrument acknowledging a debt under the common seal of the company. A… Read more
Shares vs Debentures
Meaning of Debentures The word ‘debenture’ has been derived from a Latin word ‘debere’ which means to borrow. Debenture is a written instrument acknowledging a debt under the common seal… Read more
What are Bulls and Bears?
Betwixt Hope and Fear – A Bull or a Bear? This abridged form of an old saying talks about bulls and bears in a stock market, and pretty much sums up… Read more
IPO (Initial Public Offer) Know How
Financial capital is one of the most important components of a business. The need for financial capital grows with a growth in the business. At a certain stage, it becomes… Read more
