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4 min read 11 Apr 2022, 02:56 PM ISTHT Brand Studio
Check out some trading tips to maximise returns from stock market investing
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Stock market trading is an art. Simply having a trading account and buying and selling shares will not get you returns. You need to have specific skills and knowledge to do well in stock market trading. Equities are a volatile asset class that do not guarantee returns. That's why many people choose to trade or invest in the stock markets.
Ways to Invest in the Stock Market
There are two ways to invest your money in stock markets – either via capital appreciation or through dividends earned. People invest in shares primarily, hoping to gain from share price appreciation. The gains or profit from increasing share prices can go very high under the right circ*mstances. Yet, this is not guaranteed. If the company performs poorly, then a price drop is always possible. That is why you need to be sure of the company you are investing in.
The other way to get returns from stock market investments is through dividends. Many companies distribute the whole or a part of the profit they make to shareholders in dividends. If you hold many shares in dividend distributing companies, you can earn good money.
Trading Tips to Maximise Returns From Stock Market Investing
1. Identify the Kind of Trading or Investing You Want to Do
You can either trade or invest in equities in the stock market. Trading is the short-term buying or selling of shares. Traders use technical analysis to trade in shares. If you want to invest in the long term, you need to use fundamental analysis. The first step should be to identify whether you want to do intraday trading or invest in the long term.
2. Do Your Research
Whether you are trading or investing in stocks, you need to ensure that you have researched the companies you want to put your money on. Even if you are trading in the short term, a company's fundamentals need to be strong if you're going to make a profit. Combining technical and fundamental analysis can help you pick the right stocks.
3. Don't Try to Time the Market
Buying at a low price and selling high sounds like the perfect stock market strategy. However, it isn't possible to know the bottom or peak of a stock. Instead of trying to time the market, focus on buying stocks that show value.
4. Build a Diversified Portfolio
Putting all your money in one or two stocks may cost you your capital if they tank. As all financial advice goes, try and build a diversified portfolio of stocks across industries. This way, if some stocks underperform, the others may outperform and balance out the losses in your portfolio.
5. Keep Emotions at Bay
Fear and greed can cloud your judgment regarding stock market trading or investing. When prices of a stock fall, you may be tempted to sell. When prices fall below a certain level, you may want to buy in bulk. However, this may not be the right decision. Instead, focus on looking for the value of the company. Have a disciplined approach to buying and selling.
6. Avoid Herd Mentality
Many times, people base their decision to buy or sell a stock depending on advice from peers or recommendations from others. If the general market trend seems to be investing in a particular stock, they may buy that too. However, the markets could be wrong. Never trust anyone else's judgement. Do your research before you buy or sell a stock.
Final Word
Stock market investing is not rocket science, but it does require some skill and effort. You can successfully invest in stock markets with the right strategies under your belt and an excellent brokerage to provide support.
ICICI Direct's online trading account provides numerous benefits and attractive brokerage plans that make it an ideal partner for anyone interested in dipping their toes into the stock market. You can open a demat account with ICICI Direct in easy steps, and the 3-in-1 savings, trading and demat account ensure that all your transactions are hassle-free. You can also use the share market app app to trade in equities.
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Updated: 11 Apr 2022, 02:56 PM IST
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