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So, why must you consider equities?

Because equities can make all the difference to your wealth portfolio.

“When you need to boost your wealth profile, you need equities to take you there.”

What are equities?

Equities refer to the shares of the company. It basically means you have a proportional ownership equivalent to the size of the share.

What are the types of equities in the markets?

  • Large-cap stocks are shares issued by a company with large market capitalisation.
  • Mid-cap stocks encapsulates companies which fall in between large-cap and small-cap category.
  • Small-cap stocks are shares issued by a company with small market capitalisation.
  • Blue-chip stocks are shares issued by a company with large market capitalisation.
  • Penny stocks are stocks with extremely low prices.
Large-cap companies Mid-cap companies Small-cap companies
Market Capitalisation above Rs. 20,000 Crore. Market capitalisation in between Rs. 5,000 – 20,000 Crore. Market Capitalisation below Rs. 5,000 Crore.

Did you know Sensex came from two terms- Sensitive and Index and was coined by Deepak Mohoni, a stock market expert!

What type of equity accounts are there?

Did you know the BSE has listed about 4700 companies whereas NSE has listed 1200 companies on its respected stock exchanges?

How do I begin investing in equities?

  • Research
    Well, it begins with learning the market and doing some research on the stocks before you invest.
  • Open a Demat account
    In order to begin investing in the stock market, you need to open a demat account. Any trading platform can help you set up a Demat account.
  • Set a budget
    Since you are about to begin investing for the first time, you need set a small budget to experiment with your investment, until you get a hang of it.
  • Focus on the long-term
    While investing, always think long term and with stocks you may even get tax benefits.

Why must you invest in equities?

  • Increased returns
    The primary benefit of investing in equities, especially if you have done your research, is that you could get higher returns.
  • Hedge against inflation
    It is a good hedge against inflation even though it does not fully compensate for the declining purchasing power.
  • Free transferability
    You can easily transfer your shares to someone else.
  • Share in the Growth
    When you own shares, you are part of the company. So as the company grows, so does your profit. And the same goes for its losses.

“Find equities to make your very own wealth path.”

Still wondering, why you need to invest in equities. You shouldn’t.
Making the right investment choices is the way to go. You can do so with equities.

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