Author name: Satyam Raj

Satyam Raj is a finance enthusiast with over five years of experience in the field. A CFA Level-II candidate, he specialize in company valuation and financial analysis. His journey includes valuing various companies, mastering the art of valuation techniques, and continuously expanding his knowledge of investment strategies, market trends, and corporate finance.

Glossary, Word of The Day

What is Grey Market & How Does it Work?

The grey market refers to the trading of goods, securities, or services that occurs outside the officially sanctioned distribution channels but is not illegal Table of Contents What Is Grey Market? The grey market refers to trading goods, securities, or services outside the officially sanctioned distribution channels but is not illegal. In the financial context, […]

Investing

How To Invest First ₹ 5,000 or $100?

If you are planning to invest your first ₹5,000 or $100, it means you either had your first salary or you want to invest surplus pocket money that you have. This article will help you guide how to take the first step and suggest a way in which you can invest your funds, there could

Glossary, Word of The Day

EBITDA: Definition, Use Cases, and Examples

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is a widely used financial metric that provides a snapshot of a company’s operational performance. It can be seen as a loose proxy for cash flow from the entire company’s operations. Table of Contents What Is EBITDA? EBITDA(Earning Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization) is a measure of

Glossary

Understanding Risk Parity, Strategies & Example

Risk Parity is an investment strategy that allocates risk rather than capital among different asset classes. Table of Contents What Is Risk Parity? Risk Parity portfolios rely on risk-based diversification, seeking togenerate both higher and more consistent returns, the key to Risk Parity is to diversify across asset classes that behave differently across economic environments. Understanding

Investing

Promoter Selling and Block Deals: Insights from Easy Trip Planners

Promoter stake sales through block deals are significant events in the stock market, often influencing investor sentiment and stock prices. Let’s delve into what block deals entail, examine recent instances involving Easy Trip Planners, and understand their implications. What are block deals? A block deal is a high-volume transaction of shares, typically over 5 lakh

Glossary, Word of The Day

Harry Markowitz: Modern Portfolio Theory

The modern portfolio theory is a mathematical model/investment theory that allows investors to create asset portfolios that maximizes expected based for for a given level of risk. Table of Contents What Is Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) The modern portfolio theory is a mathematical model/investment theory that allows investors to create asset portfolios that maximizes expected

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Equity Risk Premium: Explanation & Calculation

Equity risk premium is the excess return that investing in the stock market provides over a risk-free rate. The excess return is due to the additional risk taken by investors when investing in equities Table of Contents What Is Equity Risk Premium? The equity risk premium is the difference between the returns on individual stocks and

Philosophy

Miscellaneous Thoughts on Life

Have you ever felt like you’re running out of time while everyone else seems to be racing ahead?In today’s world where people are on the internet all the time and see other’s thriving, they feel they are the only ones running out of time. When I open LinkedIn, all I see is, “Hey, I am

Investing

Rationality: The Key to Success in a Financial World

Table of Contents As we approach the dawn of 2025, it’s a time to reflect, reassess, and perhaps unlearn old habits. One of the most valuable lessons we can carry forward, especially in investing, is the power of rational thinking. In his timeless work, The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham discusses the daily fluctuations of the

Investing

How To Invest First ₹10,000? Diversification & Key

Starting early is a key to building wealth, and starting with a small amount is never a bad idea. A lot of people think I just have ₹10,000. What will happen with it? But trust me, building on a small amount is key to generating wealth and creating a secondary source of income.   In