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In-depth guides, glossary terms and research-backed reads from the Investeria research desk — written to help you invest with confidence, not confusion.

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Market Outlook

Where Indian markets stand as FY26 earnings season unfolds

A closer look at sector-wise earnings trends, FII/DII flow patterns and what historical seasonality suggests for the months ahead — framed for long-term investors rather than headline-chasers.

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Investeria Research Desk
Updated Aug 2026 · 8 min read
Equity Basics

What is a Stock SIP, and why serious investors use it

Systematic investing isn't just for mutual funds. Here's how rupee-cost averaging works when applied directly to individual stocks, and when it makes sense over a lump-sum buy.

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Anjali Kapoor
12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
IPO Guide

IPOs explained: reading a red herring prospectus like a pro

Beyond the grey market premium — how to evaluate promoter holding, use-of-proceeds and valuation multiples before you apply for an issue.

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Rohan Sharma
08 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
Corp Actions

Dividend yield, simplified — and where it can mislead you

A high yield can signal value or trouble. Here's the difference between a sustainable payout and a yield trap, with quick checks you can run yourself.

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Meera Patel
05 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Demat 101

What is a Demat account — and how your shares are actually held

The mechanics of dematerialised holdings, the role of NSDL and CDSL, and why your account statement is the one document you should never ignore.

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Anjali Kapoor
29 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Tax Guide

How stock market gains are actually taxed in India

Short-term vs. long-term capital gains, the impact of STT, and common filing mistakes that cost investors at tax time — explained with worked examples.

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Vikram Nair
22 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
F&O Guide

Futures vs. options: choosing the right instrument for your view

Leverage, margin obligations and risk profiles differ sharply between the two. A practical framework for deciding which instrument fits your market thesis.

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Rohan Sharma
15 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
Fundamentals

Reading a balance sheet in ten minutes

Assets, liabilities and equity — the three numbers every investor should check before falling for a growth story.

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Meera Patel
09 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Mutual Funds

Direct vs. regular mutual fund plans: what the expense ratio costs you

A 1% difference in expense ratio compounds into a lot over 20 years. Here's the real long-term impact, with a simple comparison table.

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Vikram Nair
02 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Risk

Position sizing: the risk rule most new traders skip

Why deciding how much to risk per trade matters more than picking the "right" stock — and a simple formula to calculate it.

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Anjali Kapoor
25 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
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