What are bellwether stocks?
A stock which may help you understand the movement of a sector , industry or the market. Predictions should be for short terms.
What is a depository?
A depository is an organisation which holds securities (like shares, debentures, bonds, government securities, mutual fund units etc.) of investors in electronic form at the request of the investors through a registered depository participant. It also provides services related to transactions in securities
What is a depository system?
The depository system links the issuers, depository participants (DPs), NSDL and Clearing Corporation/ Clearing house of stock exchanges. It facilitates holding of securities in dematerialised form and effects transfers by means of account transfers. The system facilitates scrip less trading and offers various direct and indirect services to the market participants.
Who is a custodian?
A custodian is a bank or a financial institution that holds financial securities such as stocks, bonds, gold, etc.
What is the difference between a depository and custodian?
The demat account is held by the depository while the physical shares with the custodian.
What are defensive stocks?
Stocks, which remain comparatively, stable in a volatile market.
