We have great pleasure in presenting the first edition “Stock Markets” written for students of UG courses. The subject matter is written in a simple and easily understandable language with sufficient support from real information.
The language of the book is simple and the coverage of various unit is exhaustive with examples. This work is prepared as a basic material for the learners to know fully about Stock Markets. We have tried to make the book very useful for the students but still we will thankfully solicit and incorporate the suggestions of our readers. This title “Stock Markets” provides them an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to meet the challenges.
Contents –
Unit – 1 Introduction to Stock Market
Introduction
Nature of Stock Market
Scope of Stock Market
Basics of Stock Market
Introduction of Investments
Need of Investment
Short and Long Term Investment
Money Market vs Capital Market
Primary Market
Secondary Market
Depositories
Buy Back Shares
Forward Contract
Future Contract
Types of Investors
Speculators
Hedgers
Arbitragers
Review Questions
Unit – 2 Capital Markets
Introduction
Capital Markets
Definition
Participants of Capital Market
Primary Market
Participants of Primary Market
Issues of Equity Shares
Types of Equity Shares
Issues of Preference Shares
Types of Preference Shares
Issues of Debentures
Types of Debentures
Mutual Funds
Types of Mutual Funds
Secondary Market
Stock Exchange
National Stock Exchange of India
Over the Counter Exchange of India
Qualified Individual/Institutional Buyers
Under Writers
Review Questions
Unit – 3 Financial Intermediaries
Introduction
Financial Intermediaries
Depositories
Buy Back of Shares
Forward Contract
Future Contract
Differences of Forward and Future Contract
Participants in Future Contract
Clearing of Mechanism
Review Questions
Unit – 4 Stock Indices
Introduction
Stock Indices
Index
Types of Index
SENSEX
Calculation Methodology
Types of Clearing Members
Review Questions
Unit – 5 Regulatory Mechanism Security
Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Introduction
Regulatory Mechanism Security Exchange
Board of India (SEBI)
Powers of SEBI
Functions of SEBI
Over The Counter Exchange (OTCE) of India
Functions of OTCE
Mechanism of OTCE
Review Questions
Solved Model Question Papers
Last Minute Revision (LMR)