Share Market Basics: Learn About Trading and Stock

The global online trading platform market is anticipated to grow at US $12.16 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 5.1% during the 2021-2028 period. These are the increasing numbers with the ease of demat account-based stock trading. With the introduction of the demat account and Depositories Act, 1996, screen-based trading has replaced paper-based offline trading in India. Indeed, paper-based trading was a cumbersome task - a process of months on the ground of the stock exchange. In the digital era, you require your demat account and trading account, and you are ready to access multiple stock exchanges through an online trading platform.  As per SEBI (Securities Exchange Board of India), an online demat account is mandatory for all individuals entering the stock market. No demat account means you can not take numerous opportunities available in the stock market. Trading account requirement depends on the trading style you want to adopt in the stock market.  These brokerage accounts ...

The stock market can be intimidating for new investors. Along with the will to invest in the market, new market entrants also need enough knowledge about how to start their investment journey. In the absence of the right approach to investing, you may lose money and get disheartened at the very beginning of your stock market stint. The process of market investment starts with ensuring that you have all the required documents to trade in financial instruments. The most important of these documents is a PAN card. Once you ensure you have the necessary documents, select a stockbroker you wish to partner with.  You can opt for a discount broker who charges minimum account opening and maintenance charges. After selecting your depository participant, you can use their mobile application or website to open your Demat and Trading accounts. Your Demat account will store your electronic stocks, while your Trading account will let you make buy and sell calls in the stock market. Link them to...

  Online stock trading is simple and easy. Just log in to the trading platform and select securities to buy or sell. The trade transaction will be completed within one click on the investors' end. Rest will be taken care of by your stockbroker and stock exchange.  During the open outcry trading system, investors had to shout to buy or sell financial securities in the stock market. You can utilise technology-based online trading platforms in the current era and start investing in your desired financial products using your Demat account and trading account.  Online trading evolved with online demat and trading accounts. Investors need to set up these accounts online with a registered stockbroker (Securities Exchange Board of India). A stockbroker is a financial intermediary that connects investors to stock exchanges. No investor can directly approach stock exchanges to buy or sell securities.  These two brokerage accounts are interlinked and work together in the onlin...

With a rise in startups and government support, the stock markets are supposed to be more attractive for investors at home and abroad. The Indian startup ecosystem has attained new heights with startups focused on high growth areas, including E-commerce, mobility, etc. Over 202 startups announced their funding in Jan 2022. It is a fivefold jump in the fundraising by Indian startups in January 2021. The upward trend seems to be stretched further, driving innovation and creating new markets in India. The Government of India has brought various initiatives to boost its economic value and make the country a strong economy. Investors' response has been influential towards startups in India. In June 2021, the Prime Minister of India invited investors globally, stating that we are home to the world's largest startup ecosystem. Domestic and foreign investments are among the most significant contributors to Indian growth.   To gain from numerous opportunities available in the stock mar...

The process of stock market investing has become much simpler than earlier, with the advent of fintech. The digitization of the stock exchanges and brokerage accounts has made the process secure, faster, and less expensive. You can now open free online trading and demat accounts with registered stockbrokers within minutes. Before opening your Demat and Trading accounts , you need to have your documents ready. These documents include your PAN card, which is compulsory for all financial transactions, a valid ID proof, address proof, latest passport size photograph, etc. Equipped with all these documents, you can look for a trusted stockbroker to open your Demat and Trading accounts with. You have the choice between full-service brokers and discount brokers. Usually, investors prefer discount brokers these days, as they offer brokerage services for a much lesser fee. Some registered stockbrokers also open your online Demat and trading account for free and charge zero fees in the first yea...