✅ Advantages of Investing in the Stock Market 1. High Potential Returns Historically, stocks provide 7–10% average annual returns (long-term), higher than savings accounts, bonds, or gold. 2. Ownership in Companies You own part of a business (like Apple, Google, or Tesla). If the company grows, you share in the profits and value increase. 3. … Read more
🌱 Ways the Stock Market Helps You Grow 1. Capital Appreciation (Price Growth) When you buy shares of a company, you own a slice of it. If the company grows and becomes more valuable, the price of its stock goes up. You can sell your shares later at a higher price → profit (capital gain). … Read more
📜 Origins and Early Trading Ancient Times: Even in ancient Rome, investors traded contracts for commodities and government projects, though nothing like modern shares existed. 12th–14th Century (Medieval Italy): Italian city-states such as Venice, Florence, and Genoa developed systems for trading government bonds. Merchants began pooling money for large trading ventures, planting the seed for … Read more
Top Companies by Market Cap (Mid-2025 Estimates) As of February 12, 2025 According to Indian Express, as of February 12, 2025, the top 10 companies by market cap in India were: Reliance Industries – ₹16.378 trillion Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – ₹14.385 trillion HDFC Bank – ₹13.389 trillion Bharti Airtel – ₹10.129 trillion ICICI Bank … Read more
U.S. Stock Market — S&P 500 Outlook Cautious to Mild Optimism A Reuters poll of 35 strategists expects the S&P 500 to finish 2025 at ~6,300, implying a ~2.3% drop from current levels. Concerns include tariffs, stagflation, and unclear Fed policy. Despite strong AI-driven earnings, broader sectors remain flat. Reuters Bullish Scenarios if Conditions Align Tom Lee … Read more