Finance Forum India

  1. Either you can go online and follow the steps given on a Bank’s website or 2. Visit the nearest Branch of the Bank you have chosen and initiate the opening of your account.   Choosing the right bank and the type of account are the main points to consider before you open an account. Most people start with an Easy Access Savings Account. Nowadays, there are so many types of accounts available, each with many different features. It is easy to find a few which are perfect for your needs but in the end, it comes down to which...

The internet has transformed the manner in which we communicate, find information as well as conduct different businesses. Not only has it led to convenience and speed of conducting business transactions, but the entire domain of e-commerce has revolutionized the way we buy essential products. Almost each and every business, banking sector, retail store, etc. has its presence online, enabling electronic payment methods via debit/credit cards or even through Net Banking. So, instead of worrying how to go about purchasing an insurance policy for yourself or your loved ones, get online and browse through the variety of options that are available...

If you’ve not heard about the turmoil that has been simmering in Hyderabad over Telangana, there’s a good chance that you are from another planet. Jokes apart, any kind of sociopolitical unrest in a region is bound to have some sort of impact on real estate price trends.   The same stands true for Hyderabad with prices having plateaued or even bottomed out in some localities during the period of the turmoil. But political uncertainties don’t last forever and here lies the opportunity for individuals looking for an opportune moment to make an entry in real estate investments. Market watchers believe that...

Has the sky ever fallen on you under the guise of medical bills? If high medical bills have managed to burn a reasonable hole in your pocket, then it would be advisable to save a certain portion of your regular income towards mediclaim or health insurance. The thought of spending the entire savings on a medical bill can be daunting for an average middle income person. In the eventuality of unforeseen medical bills and rising inflationary trends, they can land on us like a ton of bricks leaving us in precarious financial state of affairs. A timely investment in the form...

When it comes to price trends and investment in real estate, Mumbai is right there at the top among other major international cities.  South Mumbai – best known as the heart of Mumbai, acts as the central business district of Mumbai. Stating that it’s the richest zone in Mumbai, it is home to some of the most affluent and celebrated families in the country. Being the most elite town in Mumbai, it houses Mumbai’s richest families and has been attracting loads of investors from all over the world.   The Trend of Building Palatial homes   The homes of some of...

“If I were a rich man! Yubby dibby dum!” We all love humming similar tunes to man singing his tune on The Fiddler on the Roof. Even a rich man cannot buy health in today’s world of increased pollution and disease threats. Health is now more valuable than gold and diamonds. Hence, the surge in the number of insurance companies available in the market today is understandable. Investing in one’s health is more valuable than investing in high-yielding stocks and bonds. Yet, not all health insurance plans are suited for all. Based on one’s lifestyle and family size, it’s important to...

Has your financial situation improved with the changing inflation rates? Debating over the government policies will not change your financial situation, overnight. It’s best to begin reorganizing your finances so that you will not be looking down at a barren account, at the end of the month. Including a term insurance within your financial plan is the smartest decision to beat your upcoming financial woes. We take a brief look at the essential ways in which a term insurance can help you meet your financial woes.   Why should you take term insurance? Till what age are you planning to work?...

I know it can be difficult getting started with options trading since it involves planning, money management, right trading psychology, and lots of risk. However, option trading has its own benefits when compared to other investment verticals. Too often, traders jump into the game with very less or no understanding of options. Option trading gives you the flexibility to put money on specific market outcomes. It therefore is a quick way of making money, and an easier way to lose them too. Basically option trading is a method of studying the game of stocks and betting your mind against the market....

Commodity Market - Post Budget Analysis

The world of commodities is truly a fascinating one. The market tends to surprise each participant on a daily basis as far as fluctuating prices of commodities are concerned. Be it a trader, speculator or an arbitrager everybody wants to maximize his or her gains by predicting the accurate price of the commodities.

Trade concerning commodities has become an excellent avenue for people who wish to diversify their investment portfolio. Earlier, investors preferred to invest only in stocks, mutual funds or real estate. But, with the tremendous opportunity that came in the form of commodities, people have realized the potential of this market and since it is currently at a nascent stage in India, it provides an impetus to market participants to get started as early as possible to maximize their gains.

 

Trading in shares and securities has always been the best option to invest and earn maximum returns on a regular basis.  Here traders buy shares and stocks at a cheaper price and sell it, when their price shoots up. The difference between the prices is the profit. The traders wait for the right time to sell the securities, so that they can earn maximum funds on their money invested. An expert trader usually has no issues in buying and selling the shares, as they are aware of all the facts of the market. However, with novice traders the situation is different....