{"id":10415,"date":"2022-09-29T20:13:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=10415"},"modified":"2022-09-29T20:13:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:43:12","slug":"how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Invest in the Stock Market \u2013 Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Investing is a way of achieving your financial goals, like buying a horse, funding your child\u2019s education, being financially stable post-retirement, and many more. It is allocating your money towards an asset with the hope that it\u2019ll make your future better financially. There are various investment options available in the market. Each investment comes with its own goal, risk and returns. Amongst several investment options in India, stocks are a popular option. In this article, learn about stocks, types, how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-should-you-prioritise-investing\/\">invest<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-shares\/\">stock market<\/a>, pros, cons and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#What-are-stocks\" title=\"What are stocks?&nbsp;\">What are stocks?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#What-is-the-stock-market\" title=\"What is the stock market?\">What is the stock market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Why-do-companies-list-shares-on-the-stock-exchange\" title=\"Why do companies list shares on the stock exchange?\">Why do companies list shares on the stock exchange?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#How-does-a-stock-market-work\" title=\"How does a stock market work?\">How does a stock market work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Types-of-stock-markets\" title=\"Types of stock markets\">Types of stock markets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#1-Primary-stock-market\" title=\"1. Primary stock market&nbsp;\">1. Primary stock market&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#2-Secondary-stock-market\" title=\"2. Secondary stock market&nbsp;\">2. Secondary stock market&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#How-to-invest-in-the-stock-market\" title=\"How to invest in the stock market?\">How to invest in the stock market?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#1-Select-an-intermediary-broker\" title=\"1. Select an intermediary (broker)\">1. Select an intermediary (broker)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#2-Open-a-Demat-account\" title=\"2. Open a Demat account\">2. Open a Demat account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#3-Buy-a-share\" title=\"3. Buy a share\">3. Buy a share<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#How-to-pick-a-stock\" title=\"How to pick a stock?\">How to pick a stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#What-are-the-fees-involved-while-investing-in-stocks\" title=\"What are the fees involved while investing in stocks?&nbsp;\">What are the fees involved while investing in stocks?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Taxes-on-investing-in-stocks\" title=\"Taxes on investing in stocks&nbsp;\">Taxes on investing in stocks&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Things-to-check-while-investing-in-the-stock-market\" title=\"Things to check while investing in the stock market\">Things to check while investing in the stock market<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Decide-how-you-want-to-invest\" title=\"Decide how you want to invest&nbsp;\">Decide how you want to invest&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Decide-your-investment-amount\" title=\"Decide your investment amount&nbsp;\">Decide your investment amount&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Compare-costs-and-fees\" title=\"Compare costs and fees\">Compare costs and fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Diversification\" title=\"Diversification\">Diversification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Managing-your-portfolio\" title=\"Managing your portfolio&nbsp;\">Managing your portfolio&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Advantages-of-investing-in-stocks\" title=\"Advantages of investing in stocks\">Advantages of investing in stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Disadvantages-of-investing-in-stocks\" title=\"Disadvantages of investing in stocks\">Disadvantages of investing in stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#1-How-to-find-the-best-stocks-in-India\" title=\"1. How to find the best stocks in India?\">1. How to find the best stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#2-How-to-find-the-best-stocks-on-Tickertape\" title=\"2. How to find the best stocks on Tickertape?\">2. How to find the best stocks on Tickertape?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#3-What-is-the-difference-between-stocks-and-shares-of-a-company\" title=\"3. What is the difference between stocks and shares of a company?\u00a0\">3. What is the difference between stocks and shares of a company?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#4-Should-we-link-our-Demat-account-to-the-bank-account\" title=\"4. Should we link our Demat account to the bank account?\u00a0\">4. Should we link our Demat account to the bank account?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#5-Can-I-invest-a-small-amount-of-money-in-the-stock-market\" title=\"5. Can I invest a small amount of money in the stock market?\">5. Can I invest a small amount of money in the stock market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#6-Is-the-stock-market-safe-for-beginners\" title=\"6. Is the stock market safe for beginners?\">6. Is the stock market safe for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#7-Can-I-invest-in-US-stocks-from-India\" title=\"7. Can I invest in US stocks from India?\u00a0\">7. Can I invest in US stocks from India?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#8-Is-there-a-maximum-limit-to-investing-in-the-stock-market\" title=\"8. Is there a maximum limit to investing in the stock market?\u00a0\">8. Is there a maximum limit to investing in the stock market?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#9-Can-NRIs-invest-in-the-Indian-stock-market\" title=\"9. Can NRIs invest in the Indian stock market?\">9. Can NRIs invest in the Indian stock market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#10-What-are-stock-market-timings\" title=\"10. What are stock market timings?\">10. What are stock market timings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#11-How-to-find-out-if-a-stock-broker-is-verified\" title=\"11. How to find out if a stock broker is verified?\u00a0\">11. How to find out if a stock broker is verified?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-beginners-guide\/#12-Is-there-a-maximum-number-of-companies-we-can-invest-in\" title=\"12. Is there a maximum number of companies we can invest in?\">12. Is there a maximum number of companies we can invest in?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are stocks?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, stocks are the share of ownership in a company. These are also known as \u2018equities\u2019. Based on the entire company\u2019s value, the price of each share is decided. So when you buy shares of a company, you own a small portion of that public corporation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Rahul wants to start a company and needs an investment of Rs. 10 lakh. But he has only Rs. 4 lakh. So he asks 2 of his friends to invest in the company. He gives them 30% of the company\u2019s ownership in return. After 5 yrs, the company is performing well and is valued at Rs. 50 lakh, the value of the investment of Rahul and his friends increased by 5 times.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, when the company\u2019s value grows, your investment also grows. But you can\u2019t buy stocks in any company you like. For an outsider to buy shares in a company, the company must be listed publicly in the stock market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-stock-market\"><\/span><strong>What is the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The stock market is a platform where shares of companies trade. The buyers and sellers of different companies\u2019 shares come together and trade in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-share-market\/\">share market<\/a>. The stock market provides the details of the liquidity that an investor requires after purchasing a share of a particular company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, there are two national-level stock exchanges: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/national-stock-exchange\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4107\">National Stock Exchange (NSE)<\/a> and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). When private companies list themselves on the stock exchanges, they become public companies where anyone can buy or sell company shares.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-do-companies-list-shares-on-the-stock-exchange\"><\/span><strong>Why do companies list shares on the stock exchange?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason behind this is simple. When companies want to raise capital for their business, they sell their shares. The raised capital can be used for anything per the company\u2019s choice, like launching a new product, enlarging facilities, or expanding into a new market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-does-a-stock-market-work\"><\/span><strong>How does a stock market work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For stock traders, the stock market is a trading platform. When an investor wants to buy a publicly-listed company\u2019s stock from a stockholder, the transactions happen on the stock exchange. The stock exchange finds the potential buyer for stock and matches them with the seller. They charge a commission fee for performing the trade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types-of-stock-markets\"><\/span><strong>Types of stock markets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to invest in stocks, you need to understand that there are two types of stock markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Primary-stock-market\"><\/span>1. <strong>Primary stock market<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When companies want to list themselves publicly, they first issue shares through Initial Public Offering (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/ipo-investment\/\">IPO<\/a>). It is a market where company shares are issued to the public for the very first time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When companies decide to go public, they reach out to an underwriter. An underwriter will take care of all the legal formalities. According to the demand in the market, they determine the accurate share price and the right time for the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the issuing time and price are fixed, a window is opened for the investors to subscribe to the shares. If the issue is oversubscribed, then the subscribers will receive shares on a pro-rata basis. One important thing to be noted is that the primary market\u2019s money directly goes to the company for its future operations or expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Secondary-stock-market\"><\/span>2. <strong>Secondary stock market&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the company distributes the shares, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/shareholders\/\">shareholders<\/a> will have them in their accounts. But if the shareholders want to sell their shares, they need to find a buyer. If no buyer is found, the investment becomes illiquid, which means they couldn\u2019t sell the shares at the time of need. To solve this problem, the shares are traded in the secondary market after the primary market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seller and buyer place their bids in the secondary market and perform the transaction. The shareholder will liquidate the shares, and the new buyer will have shares, and this process continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-invest-in-the-stock-market\"><\/span><strong>How to invest in the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you understand the working, investing in the stock market is simple. It involves a few steps as follows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Select-an-intermediary-broker\"><\/span>1. <strong>Select an intermediary (broker)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the stock exchanges, direct buying or selling shares by individuals is not allowed. Only an authorised company or individual by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/securities-and-exchange-board-of-india-functions-powers-and-regulations-of-sebi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3061\">Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)<\/a> is permitted. These companies or brokers act as intermediaries and can trade shares in a stock exchange on your behalf. For the intermediary service provided, the broker charges a fee from you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Open-a-Demat-account\"><\/span>2. <strong>Open a Demat account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Demat account is used to hold shares and securities in electronic format. Earlier shares were issued in paper format, but now everything is digitalised, and shares are issued in electronic form. All the electronic securities and shares that individual purchases are kept in electronic form under the Demat account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documents need to open a Demat account are,<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Photo ID proof like PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving licence or voter ID card.<\/li><li>Address proofs like driving licence, passport, utility bills, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Proof of the bank account like a bank passbook or account statement&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps to open a Demat account online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit your broker&#8217;s website and open a Demat account for free.\u00a0<\/li><li>Fill out the Demat application form.\u00a0<\/li><li>Scan and submit the required documents.<\/li><li>Provide your bank account details to transact.\u00a0<\/li><li>Once your account is verified the Demat account will be opened.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Buy-a-share\"><\/span>3. <strong>Buy a share<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Once the Demat account is opened, you are all set to start buying or selling shares on the stock market. Shares can be bought by giving instructions to the brokers. If you want to buy a share, you must provide the broker with price and quantity instructions. Once the price in the market matches the provided price, then the trade is executed. If you are buying a share and want to take delivery, it will take a few days to reflect the shares in your Demat account. It is called the settlement period.<\/li><li>You can directly buy a share on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/online-trading\/\">online trading<\/a> platform. Current BID\/ASK prices reflect each share in the trading platform. So you can give buying instructions directly on the online trading platform provided by the broker.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-pick-a-stock\"><\/span><strong>How to pick a stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first question that pops into the mind of every beginner investor. There are several companies in the market, and how to pick the one that suits you? To pick a suitable stock, you need to understand the types of stocks. Different types of stocks are classified based on several factors, as follows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Based on stock class:<\/strong> When you buy stock in a company, you also get voting rights. Voting rights come into the picture when any changes are made in the company\u2019s management. However, not all companies allow their shareholders to vote. If you pick a company that offers voting rights, you get to cast your vote regarding different aspects of the company.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/market-capitalization\/\">market capitalisation<\/a>: <\/strong>Stocks are classified according to the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/market-value\/\">market value<\/a>. There are three types of market capitalisation.<br>&#8211; <strong>Large-cap stocks &#8211; <\/strong>These are large-scale companies with a market cap of more than Rs. 4,000 cr. <strong><br>&#8211; Mid-cap stocks- <\/strong>These are medium-scale companies with a market cap of Rs. 250 cr. to Rs. 4,000 cr.<br><strong>&#8211; Small-cap stocks &#8211;<\/strong> These are small-scale companies with a market cap of up to Rs. 250 cr.<br>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/market-capitalisation-the-difference-between-small-cap-mid-cap-and-large-cap\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9674\">difference between large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks<\/a> to understand better.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Based on ownership rules: <\/strong>There are 3 types of stocks in this category:<br>&#8211; <strong>Preferred and common stocks<\/strong> &#8211; Preferred stocks offer a fixed amount of dividends to the shareholders every year. In contrast, common stocks do not provide dividends. \u00a0<br>&#8211; <strong>Hybrid stocks<\/strong> &#8211; Some companies offer preferred shares which can be converted to common shares. These are called hybrid stocks. <br>&#8211; <strong>Stocks with embedded-derivative options<\/strong> &#8211; These provide \u2018callable\u2019 and \u2018puttable\u2019 options. Callable means the company can buy the stocks back at a certain price and time. Puttable means the shareholder can sell the shares back to the company at a certain period and price.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/cash-dividend-vs-stock-dividend\/\">dividend<\/a> payment: <br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/is-it-right-to-pay-a-higher-price-for-a-growth-stock\/\">Growth stocks<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; These stocks do not pay high dividends as the company would reinvest the earnings for operations. <br>&#8211; Income stocks &#8211; These stocks offer high dividends to the shareholders.\u00a0<\/li><li>Based on risk: <br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/beta-in-stock-market\/\">Beta<\/a> stocks &#8211; It is a risk measure of the stock. Higher the beta, the higher the risk quotient of the stock. <strong><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/top-performing-blue-chip-stocks-indi\/\">Blue chip stocks<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> These are well-established companies with stable earnings. They have low liabilities like debt, which helps the company to pay regular dividends.\u00a0These are known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/blue-chip-stocks\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2393\">blue-chip stocks<\/a>. <\/li><li><strong>Based on fundamentals: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-value-investing\/\">Value investing<\/a> investors believe that the share price must be equal to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/intrinsic-value-of-shares\/\">intrinsic value<\/a> of the company\u2019s share. If the share price is more than the intrinsic value, it is considered overvalued. If the stock price is less than the intrinsic value, it is undervalued.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Based on price trends: <br>&#8211; Defensive stocks &#8211; <\/strong>These are quite unmoved by the economic conditions. <strong><br>&#8211; Cyclical stocks &#8211; <\/strong>These are highly affected by the market conditions and can see high fluctuations in the share price.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/ttape.in\/rfllbtGlDtb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickertape Stock Screener<\/a> to get the list of all the stocks, which can be filtered based on the types and factors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-fees-involved-while-investing-in-stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the fees involved while investing in stocks?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fees involved while investing in the stock market are,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Brokerage fee<\/strong> &#8211; This is a fee the broker charges for the transaction. The charge depends on the value of the contract or a flat rate (varies at each broker). A few brokers in India charge zero brokerage fees.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Securities Transaction Tax (STT) <\/strong>&#8211; This is a mandatory charge collected by the broker and paid to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-income-tax\/\">Income Tax<\/a> Department of the Government of India. It is 0.1% of the transaction value.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-stamp-duty-and-why-pay-it\/\">Stamp duty<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-gst\/\">GST<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; As the transaction involves the transfer of security from one party to another, Stamp duty is charged by the state government. Central and state GST of 9% each is charged for the transaction carried out at the brokerage.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Transaction charges<\/strong> &#8211; The stock exchanges charge this. They levy a fee for trading shares. The rate varies at each stock exchange in India. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/securities-and-exchange-board-of-india-functions-powers-and-regulations-of-sebi\/\">SEBI<\/a> charges 0.0002% of the transaction amount as a turnover fee.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Depository participant<\/strong> &#8211; These are charged by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/difference-between-nsdl-and-cdsl\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4520\">National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL)<\/a> for keeping your securities safe.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxes-on-investing-in-stocks\"><\/span><strong>Taxes on investing in stocks&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before calculating the taxes on the stocks, determine under which category your investments would fall. There are two types of capital gains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Short-term capital gains (STCG)<\/strong> &#8211; If the investment holding period is less than 12 months, it comes under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-short-term-capital-gain-on-shares\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3684\">STCG<\/a>. They are taxed at 15%, irrespective of your income tax slab.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Long-term capital gains (LTCG)<\/strong> &#8211; If the investment holding period is more than 12 months, it comes under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/long-term-capital-gain-on-share\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3470\">LTCG<\/a>. If the selling price of your shares is higher than the purchase price, it is considered a long-term capital gain. If the shareholder makes a capital gain of more than Rs. 1 lakh on selling the shares, the gains will be taxed at 10% plus whatever tax is applicable according to the income slab.\u00a0<\/li><li>In the case of loss, the loss can be offset or carried forward for up to eight financial years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things-to-check-while-investing-in-the-stock-market\"><\/span><strong>Things to check while investing in the stock market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though investing in stocks is easy, there are certain factors to remember while putting your hard-earned money into an asset.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide-how-you-want-to-invest\"><\/span><strong>Decide how you want to invest&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and foremost factor to check while investing is how you want to invest. There are several ways you can invest in stocks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Types of stocks:<\/strong> As discussed earlier, you can pick the stocks of your choice and buy them.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-dividend\/\">Dividend<\/a> reinvestment:<\/strong> A few companies provide dividends for their shareholders. Companies distribute their earnings to their shareholders, and this is called dividends. The dividend provided is decided by the board of directors of the company. It is paid quarterly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The dividend is either credited to the shareholder\u2019s account or reinvested in the company again. The shareholder can decide on this and make an agreement. However, it is not mandatory for all companies to offer dividends. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide-your-investment-amount\"><\/span><strong>Decide your investment amount&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have decided on the type of stock, you need to plan how much you want to invest in one particular stock. How much ever you invest, ensure you have saved enough money in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/using-and-rebuilding-an-contingency-fund\/\">emergency fund<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compare-costs-and-fees\"><\/span><strong>Compare costs and fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know you cannot buy stocks without a broker, several brokers are in the market. Though there are certain fees and charges which are the same across all the brokers, the brokerage fee is something that is charged by the broker. Compare the fees and charges charged by the brokers and ensure they are SEBI registered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though fees and charges are the primary factors to check at a broker, it is equally important to check how well the broker platform performs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversification\"><\/span><strong>Diversification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not at all the time the market performs the same way. The stock market is known for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/volatility\/\">volatility<\/a>. Investors can protect themselves from this volatility by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/ways-to-diversify-your-portfolio\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6075\">diversifying the investment portfolios<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing-your-portfolio\"><\/span><strong>Managing your portfolio&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in stocks is not just investing and forgetting. It is necessary to keep an eye on the performance of the stock. If you are close to retirement, you may want to move the maximum share of your investment to a safe option. Pay attention to your investment objective and age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages-of-investing-in-stocks\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of investing in stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Chances of high returns in a short period of time<\/strong> &#8211; This is the primary advantage of investing in stocks. Compared to other investments, the returns are high, that too in a short duration.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ownership in the company<\/strong> &#8211; Irrespective of the share size, you get a portion of the company when you buy shares in a publicly listed company. This will grant you voting rights in the company, and get dividends, bonuses, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>High liquidity <\/strong>&#8211; There is no lock-in period in the stock market investments. Investors can buy or sell shares easily on the stock exchanges.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Monitored by SEBI<\/strong> &#8211; SEBI regulates the stock market. They have strict rules to adhere to that safeguard the interest of the shareholders.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Tax benefits are offered according to the investment holding period.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages-of-investing-in-stocks\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of investing in stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Volatility<\/strong> &#8211; Stock market investments are considered highly risky as the markets are volatile and the stock prices keep fluctuating often.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Risk<\/strong> &#8211; It is the possibility an investor can experience losses due to various factors. Risk is classified into two types,&nbsp;<br>&#8211; <strong>Systematic risk<\/strong> &#8211; This tends to affect the overall market and cannot be escaped even through portfolio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/mitigating-portfolio-risk-through-diversification\/\">diversification<\/a>. Ex: natural calamities, terrorist attacks, political issues, etc.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; <strong>Unsystematic risk<\/strong> &#8211; This is specific to the company or the industry. Investors who diversify their investment portfolio can eliminate this.<\/li><li><strong>Shareholders are paid at the end<\/strong> &#8211; When a company winds up its operations, stockholders will be paid at the end, while bondholders and creditors are paid first.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Emotionally bounded<\/strong> &#8211; Many investors buy a stock at a high price out of greed and sell at a low price out of fear. This is because the stock market is volatile.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a successful investor, you must understand the market well and make conscious choices. To become a successful stock market investor, you must remember a few crucial factors. That includes knowing your investment objective and risk appetite, diversifying the portfolio and not panicking about market fluctuations. If you find it difficult to understand the working of the stocks, get a financial advisor who can guide you rightly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461020522\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-How-to-find-the-best-stocks-in-India\"><\/span>1. <strong>How to find the best stocks in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are several stocks in the market. Finding the best stock depends on various factors like market capitalisation, risk type, class, etc. You can use Tickertape <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/tickertape-stock-screener-to-discover-largecap-stocks\/\">Stock Screener<\/a> to filter the stocks based on different factors and find the best ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461029476\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-How-to-find-the-best-stocks-on-Tickertape\"><\/span>2. <strong>How to find the best stocks on Tickertape?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Finding the top stocks on <a href=\"https:\/\/ttape.in\/DEptbZtGItb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickertape<\/a> is simple. It involves a few steps as follows:<br \/>&#8211; Log in to Tickertape<br \/>&#8211; Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ttape.in\/rfllbtGlDtb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Stock Screener<\/a> page\u00a0<br \/>&#8211; If you are looking for large-cap stocks, select \u201cLargecap\u201d in the \u201cMarket Cap\u201d. Similarly, there are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/14-new-filters-on-tickertape-stock-screener\/\">filters<\/a> you can choose from to pick the top stocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461047645\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-What-is-the-difference-between-stocks-and-shares-of-a-company\"><\/span>3. <strong>What is the difference between stocks and shares of a company?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Share is part ownership in the company. When a company issues shares, they sell part of its ownership to investors who buy it. So, when you buy a share, you become a part-owner of the company. After a company issues shares, the company becomes public, and all the new shareholders become the company\u2019s actual owners. The shareholders appoint a Board of Directors, who sees whether the company\u2019s management works in its best interest. When a shareholder\u2019s shares are fully paid, the shareholder can convert its shares into stocks. A group of shares held by a shareholder is called stock.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461061776\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Should-we-link-our-Demat-account-to-the-bank-account\"><\/span>4. <strong>Should we link our Demat account to the bank account?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. It is mandatory to link your Demat account to the bank account to perform stock trading.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461073943\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Can-I-invest-a-small-amount-of-money-in-the-stock-market\"><\/span>5. <strong>Can I invest a small amount of money in the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You are allowed to invest a smaller amount in the stock market. However, a small investment makes it difficult to diversify your investment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461087628\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Is-the-stock-market-safe-for-beginners\"><\/span>6. <strong>Is the stock market safe for beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The safety of any investment depends on the way an investor approaches it. Most of the investments that offer good returns come with risk. Though there are investment options like fixed deposits, etc., with low risk, the returns provided are not as high as an investment like stocks. It is advised to understand the company and market to mitigate the risk. Most importantly, diversify your investment. Diversifying can help you cut down the risk. Even if one investment is falling, the other in the portfolio should help compensate for the loss.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461099230\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Can-I-invest-in-US-stocks-from-India\"><\/span>7. <strong>Can I invest in US stocks from India?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You can invest in US stocks from India. You need to open an international <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/what-is-a-trading-account\/\">trading account<\/a> from a trusted broker to invest in the stock market in the US.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461112430\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Is-there-a-maximum-limit-to-investing-in-the-stock-market\"><\/span>8. <strong>Is there a maximum limit to investing in the stock market?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. There is no maximum amount you can invest in the stock market. You can invest how much even you want to. However, ensure you have saved enough for your emergency funds before investing in the stock market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461125131\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Can-NRIs-invest-in-the-Indian-stock-market\"><\/span>9. <strong>Can NRIs invest in the Indian stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. NRIs can invest in the Indian stock market through RBI regulated Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS). They need to hold a Non-Resident External (NRE) account, a PIS account and a Demat account.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461136680\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-What-are-stock-market-timings\"><\/span>10. <strong>What are stock market timings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For regular trading, the stock market opens at 9:15 AM and closes at 3:30 PM. It is open Monday to Friday. The stock market is closed on Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461147232\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-How-to-find-out-if-a-stock-broker-is-verified\"><\/span>11. <strong>How to find out if a stock broker is verified?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A legitimate broker displays their SEBI registered broker ID on their official website. You can further ask the broker for their SEBI certificate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1664461156298\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-Is-there-a-maximum-number-of-companies-we-can-invest-in\"><\/span>12. <strong>Is there a maximum number of companies we can invest in?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. There is no minimum or maximum limit on the number of companies you can invest in.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are various investment options available in the market. Each investment comes with its own goal, risk and returns. Amongst several investment options in India, stocks are a popular option. 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