Equity
Own a piece of a company – like owning a slice of a pizza place.
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Own a piece of a company – like owning a slice of a pizza place.
Prices rising over time – the reason ₹100 today buys less than ₹100 did 10 years ago.
When a private company sells shares to the public for the very first time.
Anything you own that has value or can make you money in the future.
Money you owe to someone else – it pulls money OUT of your pocket.
Some companies share their profits with you — just for owning their shares.
Financial contracts whose value is DERIVED from another asset – like stocks, gold, or currency.
The rate of return you earn on an investment, usually expressed as a percentage.
Pool your money with thousands of others and let an expert invest it for you.
When stock prices keep falling and fear takes over the market.
When stock prices keep rising and everyone feels like a genius investor.
Earning returns on your returns – the magical engine of long-term wealth creation.
The big marketplace where shares of thousands of companies are bought and sold every day.
Your personal collection of all the investments you own.
The true measure of your wealth – what you truly own after subtracting what you owe.
The price you pay to borrow money – or the reward you earn for lending it.
Invest a fixed small amount every month – the most beginner-friendly way to build wealth.
Lock your money in the bank for a fixed time and earn a guaranteed interest.
Your basic bank account that keeps money safe and gives small interest daily.
Your financial report card – a number that shows how trustworthy you are as a borrower.
Borrowed money that you promise to repay with interest over time.
Your fixed monthly payment to repay a loan – part goes to principal, part to interest.
Pay a small amount now to be protected against a huge financial loss later.
Do not put all eggs in one basket – spread your investments to reduce risk.
Higher the risk, higher the potential reward – the core trade-off of all investing.
How quickly and easily you can convert an investment into cash without losing value.
Automatically invest in the top companies of a market index without any fund manager deciding.
A basket of stocks you can buy in one click — trades like a share on the stock exchange.
The total market value of a company — size measured in money.
How much money did you earn back for every rupee you put in?
Lend money to companies or government and earn fixed interest – a safer, steadier way to invest.
Interest calculated only on the original amount you deposited or borrowed – straightforward and predictable.
Interest on interest – the weapon of the patient investor and the secret behind long-term wealth.
The total value of everything a country produces – the single biggest measure of economic health.
When the economy shrinks and jobs disappear – understanding it helps you protect your money.
A number that tells you if a stock is cheap or expensive relative to the profits it earns.
How many profit a company earns for every single share – a quick window into company health.
Total money a company earns before any expenses are deducted – the top line of the business.
Whether a company made money or lost it in a period – the most watched number in any business.
The actual money moving in and out of a business – profit looks good, but cash keeps it alive.
A company's financial ID card showing everything it owns, owes, and is worth at a point in time.
Buying and selling financial assets like stocks to make a profit – faster and riskier than investing.
Your digital locker for storing shares electronically – no physical certificates, fully secure.
India's two most watched stock market indices – the pulse check of the entire Indian market.
India's stock market regulator that makes sure markets are fair, transparent, and investor-friendly.
The middleman who connects you to the stock exchange – without one, you cannot trade.
Shares of India's largest, most trusted companies – stable, reliable, and built to last.
The steady annual growth rate over multiple years – the fairest way to compare investment returns.
The price of one unit of a mutual fund – tells you how much each slice of the fund is worth today.
The complete roadmap for your financial life – goals, savings, investments, and protection in one plan.
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