History and Evolution of the Financial Market
The story of the financial market is probably as old as the story of mankind. A financial market is a market in which people trade financial securities and derivatives at low transaction costs. Some of the securities include stocks and bonds, raw materials, and precious metals, which are known in the financial markets as commodities.…
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Market dynamics refer to the forces that change in the supply and demand curve and consequently, that influences the prices of a specific commodity or service in an economy. It is our common knowledge that market prices are determined via demand and supply. If the demand for a product is more than the supply, the…
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The Interconnectedness of Financial Markets
Globalization is the free movement of people, goods, and services across boundaries. Due to Globalization, trade, and technology have made the world a more connected and interdependent place because of the expansion of trade, cross-border commerce, and access and engagement to financial markets and trading. While this connection has global benefits, it can also enable…
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Explained: Alternate Investment Fund (AIF)
AIF is an acronym for ‘Alternate Investment Fund’. AIFs are structured as trusts, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), or companies that can be registered with SEBI. These entities are Indian investment vehicles that collect funds from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign, for investing by a defined investment policy. AIFs are regulated by the Securities…
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Do you know what is money market mutual fund
Originally posted on September 8, 2017, updated on 24.11.2023 Money market mutual funds (MMMFs) are mutual funds that exclusively invest in short-term debt instruments, cash, and cash equivalents that are rated high quality. It is for this reason that money market mutual funds are considered safe investments with minimal to low risk. As these funds…
Can’t reopen I-T cases below Rs.50 lakh after 3 years: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on Monday in its ruling held that the extended 10-year review period for Income (I-T) assessments should only be applied when the assessee’s alleged undisclosed income exceeds Rs 50 lakh. Responding to a bunch of writ petitions, for the financial years 2015-16 and 2016-17, the bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and…
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