Stock Market Basics-1

– Stock market is a platform for buy and sell of stocks for which both buyers and sellers are required
– SEBI – regulatory authority to protect the interest of investors and to promote the development of exchange
– Investments is for growth of wealth but trading is to earn income
– SENSEX – list of top 30 companies in BSE
NIFTY – list of top 50 companies in NSE
– Primary market – securities issued formerly to the market
Secondary market – securities listed on recognized stock exchange for trading