If you invest in or are interested in the stock market, you likely use, or have heard of, a demat account and a trading account. At some point, the question must have crossed your mind: what's the ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A demat account holds shares, bonds, ...

It is common for investors to dabble in some short-term trades and for traders to keep a stock portfolio with a long-term view. When shares bought for the short term are sold, tax treatment may not ...

In a market where capital gains taxation significantly affects net returns, structuring demat holdings becomes as important as selecting the right stock Long-term investors often face a peculiar tax ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Demat accounts are useful when it ...

Investing in an IPO (Initial Public Offering) provides an opportunity to buy shares in a private company as it becomes public. Applying for an IPO through a Demat account is safe, clear and easy, with ...

In the world of stock market investing, a demat account is essential for holding shares and securities in electronic form. Just like a bank account has an account number, every demat account is ...

One little-known Demat rule could be quietly draining your portfolio’s compounding power—and costing you thousands in taxes. Financial consultant Aman Kumar warns that the FIFO (First In, First Out) ...

To traders who are making dozens, or even hundreds trades each day, speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency are non-negotiable. High-frequency traders (HFTs) use a smooth technology, low brokerage, ...