A straddle is an options strategy where a trader simultaneously buys or sells a call and a put at the same strike price and expiry to profit from large price moves or stable markets.
A strangle is an options strategy that involves buying or selling an out-of-the-money call and an out-of-the-money put on the same underlying asset with the same expiry.
Scalping is an ultra-short-term trading strategy where traders open and close multiple positions within seconds to minutes, aiming to profit from tiny price movements.
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the statutory regulator established in 1992 to protect investors and develop and regulate India's securities markets.
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows Indian taxpayers to claim deductions of up to ₹1.5 lakh per financial year by investing in specified instruments or incurring eligible expenses.
Section 80D allows Indian taxpayers to claim income tax deductions on premiums paid for health insurance policies covering themselves, their family, and parents.
Sectoral and thematic mutual funds concentrate their portfolio in a specific industry sector or a broader investment theme, offering focused exposure but carrying higher concentration risk than diversified funds.
The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed, fixed-income savings instrument in India designed specifically for citizens aged 60 and above, offering regular quarterly interest payouts and capital safety.
The Sensex is a benchmark stock market index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) comprising 30 of India's largest and most actively traded companies across key sectors.
Set-off rules allow taxpayers to adjust losses from one income source against gains from another, reducing overall taxable income under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
A share is a unit of ownership in a company, entitling the holder to a proportional claim on the company's assets, profits, and voting rights.
Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) on equity refers to the profit earned when listed equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds held for 12 months or less are sold at a price higher than their purchase cost.
Silver trading in India primarily takes place on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) through standardised futures and options contracts that allow participants to speculate on or hedge against silver price movements.
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a method of investing a fixed amount in a mutual fund at regular intervals - daily, weekly, or monthly - rather than as a one-time lump sum.
Small-cap funds are equity mutual funds that invest predominantly in companies ranked 251st and beyond by market capitalisation on Indian stock exchanges, as defined by SEBI.
An SME IPO is a public offering by a small or medium enterprise on a dedicated exchange platform - NSE Emerge or BSE SME - under a lighter regulatory framework designed to help smaller companies raise growth capital.
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are RBI-issued government securities denominated in grams of gold, offering a fixed annual interest of 2.5% plus gold price appreciation as returns.
State Development Loans (SDLs) are medium-to-long-term bonds issued by Indian state governments to fund their fiscal deficits and capital expenditure programmes.
The stock market is a regulated marketplace where buyers and sellers trade shares of publicly listed companies, enabling businesses to raise capital and investors to build wealth.
A stock split is a corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple new shares, reducing the price per share proportionally while keeping total market capitalisation unchanged.
A stop-loss order is an instruction placed with your broker to automatically exit a position once the price reaches a specified adverse level, limiting potential losses.
A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) allows an investor to periodically transfer a fixed or variable amount from one mutual fund scheme to another within the same fund house.
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a direct tax levied by the Indian government on the purchase and sale of securities listed on recognised Indian stock exchanges.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a government-backed small savings scheme for the girl child, offering guaranteed returns, tax-free maturity, and EEE tax status under Section 80C.
Support and resistance are price levels on a chart where buying or selling pressure has historically been strong enough to halt or reverse the prevailing trend.
Swing trading is a medium-term trading style where positions are held for two days to several weeks to capture a single directional price move or 'swing'.
A Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) lets you redeem a fixed or variable amount from a mutual fund at regular intervals, creating a steady income stream.
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