8 secrets of making money from investing in stocks

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8 secrets of making money from investing in stocks What can ensure success in stocks? We reached out to experts and asked them to explain why a certain trait or skill is critical for success in stocks. Here are the advantages of cashless payments and the pitfalls you should beware of There are gains and drawbacks of financial digitisation. Here's a look at what may be in store for you. How you can help low-wage earners adapt to a cashless digital system You can help your domestic staff to use the e-wallets for small transactions like mobile recharges and utility bill payments. From our Partners Now start investing in mutual funds within 2 mins on mobile with ET MONEY Switch to smart investing with India's only mobile app that helps you pick the best funds and instantly invest. From our Partners The Badarpur Plant's effect on Air Pollution and why it needs to be shut down The study, which analyzed 47 plants over 16 states, established the Badarpur plant as the country's most polluting power plant. Is fixed deposit a good idea for money kept in bank post-demonetisation? Should you let the money lie idle in the account for the sake of liquidity or invest in a fixed deposit to earn higher interest, but lock his funds for 5 years? How people are planning vacations post demonetisation? Yatra.com survey finds out Demonetisation has driven a whopping 64.6% of travellers to opt for budget accommodations this winter season. ​The good and bad of financial habits If you don't keep tabs on your spending pattern, you will never figure where the leaks are and how you can plug them. Use safeguards when trading in stocks, invest only what you can comfortably risk Stock trading is an easy game, but ever wondered why it is hard to play? Well, simply because people don't follow the rules. From our Partners How diversified should your portfolio be? Diversification, in its true essence means having a variety of asset classes in a portfolio. Main benefit being that the risk in one asset gets offset by the stability in the other. From our Partners Equity Funds - your runner in the long term race! Equities are true blue wealth creators in the long term - this is probably the most preached mantra, but seldom practiced!

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Use the right parameters when researching stocks The price-to-book parameter refines an investor's ability to make better investment decisions than the price-to-earnings ratio. Selling stocks at the right time is as important as buying good ones While buying good stocks is critical for their success, selling them at an opportune time is equally, if not more, important. 6 Ways to improve your career potential Career is the most important investment in one's life. Experts show you how to nurture it and realise your potential. MF Portfolio Doctor: Avoid dividend option if investing for long term Portfolio Doctor will help you analyse the performance of your mutual funds and their suitability for your financial goals. Be tax-wise when investing in stocks to maximise gains Do you know that stock investments offer several tax advantages? But first, investors must be familiar with the rules. View: Effective allocation of recovered resources is the next big challenge after demonetisation Reallocation of capital can be done on a scale that benefits large sections of the population only by large businesses and by the government. 8 smartphone painting apps to bring out the artist in you Adobe Sketch, which can be downloaded for free on both Android and iOS, offers a variety of tools for creating as well as adding effects to your work. Keep updated with world news to take a holistic view when investing in stocks If you want to achieve success in stock investing, simply keep yourself updated and be flexible in your investment decisions. Fundamental analysis is critical for stock investing Dig deep to assess the true value of a stock. It can help create sustainable wealth in the long-term for investors willing to spend time on research. Investors must learn to read companies' annual reports, understand financial terms Investors should be comfortable with financial terms and concepts used by analysts and read the annual reports of companies. Think long term when investing in stocks Remember, if you have a myopic view of stocks, it will prevent you from realising the true potential of your investments. People want fast, decisive action by politicians: Rory Tapner, Sanctum Wealth Management "Demonetisation looks like quite a smart move from an outider's point of view," Rory Tapner Chairman, Sanctum Wealth Management Family Finances : Gurgaon-based Sharma needs to cut debt before focusing on financial goals Ashok Sharma, 44, Salaried, Gurgaon must repay his expensive loans before focusing on financial goals. HDFC Small Cap Fund: Undergoing a major transition, improving but too soon to tell With a 7-year return of 12.6%, the fund has underperformed the category (average return 16.4%), but has outperformed the benchmark (8.08%). Documentation required for a corporate to invest in mutual funds To begin with, a resolution must be passed by the board of directors, allowing the board to invest in mutual fund schemes along with limits, if any. 5 smart things you should know about advance tax For individuals with salary as the sole income, advance tax is taken care of by TDS deducted by the employer at the time of crediting salary. Alternative investment returns monitor: For week ending December 7, 2016 Here's a weekly tracker of returns from Alternative investment avenues such as: Diamonds, Precious Metals, Wines and Coins.

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