In candlestick patterns, we have a special candle which is formed with no real body and is called the doji. This means, closing price of the candle is at the same price as open, the market ends where it began. As you will see, a doji looks more like a cross. Doji is another important indecision candlestick pattern. It comes in different shapes and forms with either no body … [Read more...] about Gravestone, Dragonfly and long-legged Doji Candlestick Patterns
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Scalping: An effective day trading strategy for traders
In general, long term investors make their money by buying a stock and then selling it at a higher price for a profit. These market participants can remain invested for a few weeks or a month or years in order to make profit. On the other hand, we have traders who hold stocks for a few days or get in and out of the stocks several times within the same day. Based on the … [Read more...] about Scalping: An effective day trading strategy for traders
Trading days – NSE & BSE market timing and holidays for FY 2022
In India, we have two major stock exchanges: the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Timing of both these stock exchanges are the same. Trading on the equity segments takes place on all days of the week except Saturdays and Sundays and holidays. The market timing of the equities segment are: Morning Window for Block Deal: 08:45 AM to 09:00 … [Read more...] about Trading days – NSE & BSE market timing and holidays for FY 2022
Your guide to understanding the Nifty 50 – Indian Stock Market Index
The NIFTY 50 is perhaps the most widely followed stock market index in India. NIFTY stands for National Stock Exchange Fifty. The NIFTY 50 is the flagship index on the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE), owned and managed by NSE Indices Limited. It’s a well-diversified 50 Indian listed company’s index reflecting overall market conditions. NIFTY 50 Index is … [Read more...] about Your guide to understanding the Nifty 50 – Indian Stock Market Index
What is Intraday trading, and how it’s different from Swing trading
In this article, I will explain intraday trading and how it differs from swing trading, and most importantly what are the things you need to understand to get started your stock trading career. Intraday trading is also referred to as day trading in the stock market. Each market participants has his or hew own style to participate in the market. Based on the kind of risk they … [Read more...] about What is Intraday trading, and how it’s different from Swing trading
What is Swing Trading, how does it work in the stock market?
Swing trading in the stock market can generate additional income for your portfolio by improving your overall return. Many traders around the world are using different swing trading strategies in the stock market for their living. Many traders take swing trading part-time in addition to their full-time job. If you want to consider swing trading as full time then you should … [Read more...] about What is Swing Trading, how does it work in the stock market?
How Short squeeze can impact your stock trading
In the stock market, a short squeeze is a situation in which a stock’s price increases significantly due to the rush of buying activities among short sellers to cover their short position. To understand short squeeze, you must know the followings; Short sellingShort coveringWhy stock prices move up and down To go short, sellers borrow stocks from stockbrokers that they … [Read more...] about How Short squeeze can impact your stock trading
What is Short Covering in the stock market
In the stock market, you might have heard from market participants and news channels saying that traders in the market are covering short positions. As a beginner, you might be wondering what is short covering or what covering a short position means. In this article, we will discuss the following two important things on short-covering; What is short covering in the stock … [Read more...] about What is Short Covering in the stock market
Long Vs Short trade in stock market – What is the difference
Short trade is also referred to as shorting a stock, short selling or simply short. Short trade strategy is used when stock prices are droping. You make money by selling high and then buying low. When a trader say, "I am short XYZ", it means he has sold stocks of XYZ hoping that price of XYZ will drop. To start short selling, you need to have a margin account with the … [Read more...] about Long Vs Short trade in stock market – What is the difference
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in India: Simple Steps to Get Started
If you're new to investing, it can feel a bit overwhelming. With so many options and terms to understand, it’s natural to feel confused. But don’t worry! This guide is here to explain everything you need to know in a way that's easy to understand. Whether you're saving for the future, looking to buy a home, or want to grow your money, we’ll walk you through each step of how … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in India: Simple Steps to Get Started