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Commodity
Definition of Commodity
A commodity refers to physical goods and raw materials like aluminium, cotton, copper, sugar, steel, zinc, and others. Commodities are an essential part of the day-to-day life of individuals, companies, and industries.
But they can’t be traded like stocks in India. Instead, a commodity trader will enter into either of these three contracts to secure commodities or benefit from its price fluctuations:
But they can’t be traded like stocks in India. Instead, a commodity trader will enter into either of these three contracts to secure commodities or benefit from its price fluctuations:
- Futures contracts
- Options contracts
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Cash contracts
These derivative contracts are traded on commodity exchanges in India like:
- Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)
- Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)
- National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)
- National Multi Commodity Exchange of India (NMCX)
Related Terms
High Beta Stocks
High Beta stocks are shares that outperform the market in terms of returns but carry high risk. Such shares are called “High Beta” because of their significantly high Beta Coeffient value, which measures the correlation of a stock and the market. A Beta value on the high side typically indicates more volatility and the potential for higher returns.
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
A systematic investment plan is a method in which an investor can contribute a fixed amount regularly to mutual funds. Usually, investors maintain a monthly frequency for SIPs. This investment strategy helps them build wealth over time through discipline. The power of compounding comes into play, while the rupee-cost averaging reduces the impact of volatility in the market. SIP is one of the most effective and popular tactics used in goal-based investments.
Consolidated Financial Statements
A consolidated financial statement is a record of all the assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and other financial data of a company and its subsidiaries.
Go Public
To “go public” or going public means to get listed on the stock market by launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The act of going public involves receiving approval from existing stakeholders to launch an IPO, the price of which is decided by two methods:
- Book Building
- Fixed price
Once the price of the IPO is decided, the shares are offered to the public on the primary market. Not everyone who applies to an IPO may get shares - the system works on the basis of allotment. After the shares are issued, the company is said to move from the “go public” stage to the publicly traded company stage.
Grey Market
The grey market is an unofficial yet legal marketplace where unlisted or soon-to-be-listed securities are traded.
By definition, the grey market is an over-the-counter market because of the lack of regulation and structure.
Underwriters of an IPO gauge market demand for a share by analyzing the grey market premium for it before going public.
By definition, the grey market is an over-the-counter market because of the lack of regulation and structure.
Underwriters of an IPO gauge market demand for a share by analyzing the grey market premium for it before going public.
Scalping
Scalping is a short-term trading strategy. Here, traders can make strong profits as they engage in transactions as the stock prices frequently move. Usually, these positions are held for seconds or minutes. The liquidity of the stock and tight spreads determine the success of the strategy. In scalping, each trade generates a small profit. However, with consistency and discipline, traders can benefit from scalping over time.
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