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Definition of Listing
Listing is the process of a private company making its shares available for trading to the public on a recognized stock exchange. To do so, the company meet regulatory requirements and checks. Getting approval means going public and welcoming bids from potential investors.
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Realized Gain
Realized Gain is the actual profit earned from selling an asset, such as a stock or mutual fund, at a price higher than its purchase cost, after accounting for fees. It differs from unrealized (paper) gains, as it triggers tax liability only upon sale. Investors track realized gains for performance evaluation and tax planning, ensuring compliance with capital gains rules.
Box Spread
A box spread is a trading strategy that involves buying a bull call spread and a matching bear put spread. The components of a box spread are designed as so:
- Bull call spread : two call options with a lower and upper strike price
- Bear put spread : buying and selling puts at different strike prices of the same underlying asset with the same expiration
Convertible Bonds
A convertible bond is a hybrid security that’s initially designed to be a debt instrument that pays a fixed interest rate in exchange for a loan. Once the loan’s tenure ends, the holder can decide to take one of either action:
Indices
Indices are a collection of financial instruments that measure the performance of those very instruments.
For example, stock market indices like Nifty 50 and Sensex measure the top 50 and 30 stocks by market capitalization.
If indices go up, it generally means that the underlying stocks are performing well. The opposite is true when indices plummet.
By the way, there’s no limit to how many instruments an index can track. The Nifty Smallcap 250 tracks 250 stocks whereas Nifty Bank tracks 12 stocks.
For example, stock market indices like Nifty 50 and Sensex measure the top 50 and 30 stocks by market capitalization.
If indices go up, it generally means that the underlying stocks are performing well. The opposite is true when indices plummet.
By the way, there’s no limit to how many instruments an index can track. The Nifty Smallcap 250 tracks 250 stocks whereas Nifty Bank tracks 12 stocks.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are short-term assets or holdings which fall under the current assets of a business. Cash and cash equivalents have very high liquidity. When you take the term literally, you have two components:
- Cash: money like cash holdings in a bank account, petty cash, and others
- Cash equivalents: assets or investments like T-bills, commercial paper, and others that have a short maturity which can easily be converted into cash
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the authority that regulates the securities market in India. It protects the interests of investors and ensures that trading practices are fair. The body also promotes transparency across different exchanges and intermediaries. SEBI regulates brokers and prevents the market from being manipulated. Thus, the authority plays a crucial role in regulating Indian financial markets and maintaining transparency.
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