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Bear Market-Definition,Example

What Is a Bear Market? A bear market is a period of several months or years during which securities prices consistently fall. The  term  is typically used in reference to the  stock market , but it can also describe specific sectors such as  real estate ,  bond  or foreign exchange. It is the opposite of a  bull market , in which  asset  prices consistently rise. Bear markets cost investors  money  because security prices generally fall across the board. But bear markets don't last forever, and they don't always give advance notice of their arrival. The investor must know when to buy and when to sell to maximize his or her profits. As a result, many investors attempt to "time the  market ," or gauge when a  bear   market  has begun and when it is likely to end. Analysts  spend thousands of hours trying to mathematically determine what  will  trigger the next bea...

what is Forex Trading ?

 Currency Trading Currency trading , often referred to as  foreign exchange  or  Forex , is the purchasing and selling of currencies in the foreign exchange marketplace, done with the objective of making profits. It is referred to as 'speculative Forex trading.' Forex trading is the largest market in the world, with nearly $2 trillion traded on a daily basis, with quick growth projections. The main factor that differentiates currency trading from other types of trading is its liquidity. How Does the Forex Work? Currency trading is usually done through brokers and market makers. Investors who trade this way depend on the brokers to place a corresponding trade on the international market. For example, the currency exchange of US dollars to Jamaican dollars is US$1 = JA$114.59, so US$2,000 can earn the investor JA$229,180, who can then in turn reinvest. Forex trading occurs when the buying and selling of one currency for another takes place at th...

What is a Demat account?

What is a Demat account? A Demat Account is an account that allows investors to hold their shares in an electronic form. Stocks in Demat account remain in dematerialized form. Dematerialization is the process of converting physical shares into electronic format. A demat account number is required to enable electronic settlements of all the trades. Demat account functions like a bank account, where you hold your money and respective entries are done in bank passbook. In a similar form, securities too are held in electronic form and are debited or credited accordingly. A demat account can be opened with no balance of shares. You can have a zero balance in your account. What are the facilities offered by a Demat Account? Transfer of shares A Demat Account is used to transfer share holdings of an investor. It can be done by using a Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) in order to conduct share trading. You can provide all the relevant details in this slip for smooth e...

Beginners Guide to start investing in stock market

Beginners guide to start investing in stock market Learn how to invest in share market for beginners with 91investors. Check out the easy stock/share market for beginners guide & understand how to invest in share market in India for beginners. With rising inflation and soaring prices, it becomes difficult for an individual to sustain the existing lifestyle with each passing year. It is important to invest or look for alternate sources of income in order to lead a comfortable life and secure your future financially. One of the most sought after investments is the  stock market , as it provides lucrative returns. Although investment in stocks is risky in nature, it turns out to be profitable if the investment decisions are made with due diligence. If you are new to the stock market, it is important to understand the basics, types of stocks, how stock market works, and the do’s and don’ts of stock market. Below information would be an apt guide to start inve...