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   This is why Paytm is Crashing!! From being one of the biggest IPOs to tumbling drastically, Paytm's journey so far has been nothing but eventful. A year has passed since its listing, and the stock is down 65% since then and ~70% from its peak. Find out the reasons behind the brutal dip in this edition of Tickertalk.  Last Update 26/11/2022 - Manish Thole Meanwhil   From being one of the biggest IPOs to tumbling drastically, Paytm's journey so far has been nothing but eventful. A year has passed since its listing, and the stock is down 65% since then and ~70% from its peak. Find out the reasons behind the brutal dip in this edition Read.  Paytm tumbling down  15th November 2022 marked the expiry of Paytm's lock-in period. It is not unusual for a company's shares to fall when an IPO's lock-in period expires and shares are freed up to trade in the open market. ~86% of Paytm’s outstanding shares were in the lock-in period. The stock fell 4% primarily due to ...

  How To Pick Stocks Like a Pro in 10 Minutes Last Updated on Sep 1, 2022, by Manish Thole The right way to invest in a stock is to analyze it thoroughly. It requires effort, time, and resources, making it a lengthy process. But what if we tell you that you can pick stocks in 10 minutes, that too like a pro? Yes, it is possible with the three strategies mentioned in this article. So, let’s see ‘how to pick stocks like a pro in 10 minutes Factors to consider before investing in stocks Before diving into strategies to build your portfolio in 10 minutes, let’s look at some important fundamental factors that you must consider. Here are the seven most essential factors you must consider before buying a stock for the long term... The company’s historical data It is an essential fundamental criterion for understanding a company. Looking at a company’s historical performance helps you identify red flags if any. To check the historical performance of any company, you can analyze i...

  Best Index Funds in India To Invest in 2022 Last Updated on Aug 19, 2022, by Manish Thole Index funds are mutual funds, or Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with a portfolio curated to match or track the benchmark index, such as the Nifty 50. They follow a passive investing style, meaning they aim to maximize returns over the long run by not transacting often. Index funds are subject to the same risk as the securities in the index it tracks. Let’s explore the best index funds in India in 2022. Best index funds in India 2022 The following best index mutual funds are picked based on the following parameters: Plan:  Growth AUM:  Set to 1,500.00 to 57,832.00 Tracking Error:  Sort from Low to High Note:  The data presented here is of 19th August 2022. Name of the index fund AUM (Rs. in cr.) CAGR 3Y (%) Expense Ratio (%) Tracking Error (%) SBI Nifty Index Fund 2,416.93 18.31 0.18 0.03 UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund 7,941.05 18.59 0.21 0.03 HDFC Index Fund-S&P BSE Sensex 3,390...