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Is Mutual fund a debenture?

Bond funds often invest in a combination of government bonds, corporate securities and debentures, and money-market instruments. These mutual funds may in...

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Did the stock market crash provoke a major banking crisis?

The stock market crash of 1929 was not the sole cause of the Great Depression, but it did act to accelerate the global economic collapse of which it was a...

What are the objectives of investment analysis?

The aim of investment analysis is to determine how an investment is likely to perform and how suitable it is for a particular investor. What are the major...

Why does the gold standard not work?

There are significant problems with tying currency to the gold supply: It doesn’t guarantee financial or economic stability. It’s costly and environmental...

What is it called when you buy a portion of a share?

A fractional share is a portion of an equity stock that is less than one full share. Fractional shares often result from stock splits, which don’t always ...

Can insurers cancel my car insurance without notice?

Technically, insurance companies can cancel your policy at any time, and for any reason. Some of the more common reasons for getting your car insurance ca...

Do vets need malpractice insurance?

Veterinary businesses, as well as individual veterinarians (even those employed by a veterinary practice) have a need for professional liability insurance...

What are the trading timings and days?

First of all, you need to know that the stock market in India works only five days (Monday-Friday) and is closed on weekends i.e. Saturday and Sunday. The...

Can you sue a company if you get hurt?

In most cases, employees cannot sue their employers for work-related injuries. While employees generally cannot sue their employers for work-related injur...

What do you have to declare to car insurance?

Typically, this is about your age, driving experience, where you live and your claims and convictions history. Also, the car you drive. You’re legally req...