Stock Market Basics FAQs

What do you mean by 'face value'?

The face value is an arbitrarily determined value for securities by the issuer in order to analyze the growth and actual needs of the balance sheets. If the company has a requirement for Rs 20 lakh, it may decide that the stock face value is Rs 10 and issue 2 million shares to raise funds. The stock's value can change depending on investor sentiments and company growth.


What do you mean by 'Thematic investing'?


Are Thematic Investing and Mutual funds different?


How many types of derivatives are there?


Does option trading require Demat account?


Does stock market open on Saturday?


Define a broker.


what do you mean by Securities Transaction tax?