Understanding Stagflation – By Prof. Simply Simple

Understanding Stagflation – By Prof. Simply Simple. While we are perhaps overexposed to the term “inflation”, it would be interesting to understand the concept of stagflation in this context. In the next few slides let me try and explain the same to you. What is Stagflation?.

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Understanding Arbitrage By Prof. Simply Simple TM

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Understanding Speculative Attacks – By Prof. Simply Simple

Understanding Speculative Attacks – By Prof. Simply Simple.

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Understanding QE & Capital Flows – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding QE & Capital Flows – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. These days we read a lot about “QE & Capital Flows”. They appear to be a part of most discussions going around. So what is QE and how is it connected to capital flows?.

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Understanding Monetary Policy – By Prof. Simply Simple

Understanding Monetary Policy – By Prof. Simply Simple. The Monetary Policy is the policy statement, announced annually in April, but reviewed four times a year at the end of each quarter, through which the Reserve Bank of India seeks to ensure price stability for the economy.

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Understanding relationship between “exchange rate” and “exports” By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding relationship between “exchange rate” and “exports” By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Many magazines mention that “to improve exports, the central banks need to depreciate the currency”. However what does it mean and how does exports get a boost by depreciating the currency?.

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Understanding “Fiscal Consolidation” – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding “Fiscal Consolidation” – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Fiscal Consolidation is one word that often appears in columns of pink papers. So I thought we should bust this jargon.

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Understanding ‘Carry Trade’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Carry Trade’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Rising interest rates come as bad news for those who wish to take a home loan or a car loan. However, rising interest rates bring several opportunities with them as well….

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Understanding ‘Beta’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Beta’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. We sometimes hear of a commonly used financial term called Beta. But what is it? Let me explain… In finance, the Beta (β) of a stock is a number that tells you the relation of its returns with that of the financial market as a whole.

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Understanding ‘Arbitrage’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Arbitrage’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Let me tell you a story about a “Chaalu Chaiwala”! He was truly chaalu or shall we say, “Extra Smart”!!. He would provide tea at Rs 5 per cup and his cost of preparing the same was Rs 4. Thus he made a profit of Rs 1. .

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Understanding ‘Duration Management’ of Debt Papers – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Duration Management’ of Debt Papers – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. We have an idea about management of equity funds. Don’t we?. Equity Funds are managed by: 1. Identifying stocks based on research. 2. Understanding the macro-economic picture.

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Understanding Debt Service Ratio – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding Debt Service Ratio – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. In our previous lessons we have studied the concepts of “liquidity” and “savings” ratio. We now will discuss the concept of “Debt Service” ratio. So what is “Debt Service” ratio?.

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Understanding Buyback of Shares – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding Buyback of Shares – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. We normally hear of promoters raising capital by issuing shares in the market. But there are times when the promoter wishes to buy back his shares from the investors.

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Understanding ‘Sharpe Ratio’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Sharpe Ratio’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. When you decide to buy a car what is it that you evaluate? Is it only speed? size? fuel efficiency… or style, snob value, & other specific features (like four wheel drive) etc.?.

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Understanding “Margin Money” in derivatives – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding “Margin Money” in derivatives – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. I hope the last lesson on ‘Put Option’ in the real world helped you in getting to understand the concept. In continuation of that, let me clarify ‘Margin Money’ in derivatives to you in this lesson.

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Understanding Sweat Equity – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding Sweat Equity – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. For the last couple of months, the term ‘ sweat equity’ has been in the news. In the recently concluded IPL3, this term acquired immense news coverage. But what does it mean? How is it arrived at? Let me try & simplify….

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Understanding ‘Weather Derivatives’ (Extended Version) – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Weather Derivatives’ (Extended Version) – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Hopefully the lesson on ‘Weather Derivatives’ helped you get a good idea about the concept. In this lesson we’ll try to explore another angle of the same concept….

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Understanding Price Discovery in the Stock Market – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding Price Discovery in the Stock Market – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. How does price discovery take place in the stock market?. Let’s say a company makes Rs. 1000 as profit Also, let’s assume the company has 100 shares

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Understanding ‘Derivatives vs. Cash’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Derivatives vs. Cash’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Why is ‘derivative trading’ a form of high gain - high loss trading with minimum investment ?.

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Understanding ‘Currency Derivatives’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Currency Derivatives’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. Hopefully the lessons on ‘Weather Derivatives’ helped you get a good idea about the concept. One of the most exotic terms in derivative trading is ‘Currency Derivatives’.

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Understanding ‘Weather Derivatives’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM

Understanding ‘Weather Derivatives’ – By Prof. Simply Simple TM. In the last few years, the monsoons have played truant with us on more than one occasion. But what if your company's bottom-line depended on a good and timely monsoon?.

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Understanding Money Supply – By Prof. Simply Simple

Understanding Money Supply – By Prof. Simply Simple. How is the money supply in the economy regulated? Who governs it? What are its implications on the economy? Let ‘s try and understand ?. Understanding Money Supply. So how is money supply regulated?.

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