SHARE MARKET
SHARE MARKET What is a Share Market? The share market is a platform where shares of publicly listed companies are bought and sold. It can be divided into two types: Primary Market : Companies issue new shares to the public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Secondary Market : Investors trade shares among themselves. Key Terms to Know Shares/Stocks : Ownership units of a company. Index : A benchmark that tracks the performance of a group of stocks (e.g., S&P 500, Sensex, Nifty 50). Bull Market : A market that is rising. Bear Market : A market that is falling. Dividend : A portion of company profits distributed to shareholders. Market Capitalization : Total market value of a company's shares (Large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap). Types of Investors Short-Term Traders : Aim to profit from daily or weekly price fluctuations. Long-Term Investors : Hold shares for years, focusing on company fundamentals. Value Investors : Look for undervalued stocks. Growth Investors : Invest in c...