Category: Stocks
More about Stocks
PE Ratio – A few thoughts
Some additional thoughts on the PE ratio are noted below. Interpreting the PE Ratio in two ways: Price paid: Historical PE of the market has…
Evaluating Stocks – A First and Quick Look
Say you’re interested in Amazon (AMZN) in the US or Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO or RY) in Canada or Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR.NS or…
DSPP / DRIP Investing – Preparing to Invest
Next steps in DSPP/DRIP investing are to decide the company or companies in which you want to invest, and starting your investment(s). Step 1: Creating…
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) – Power of Compounding Example
I was fortunate to have invested in Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in 1995. One of my first investment in stocks. I’ll walk you through what the…
Getting started on DSPP/DRIP Investing
To get started on DSPP / DRIP investing, you’ll need the following: An account with a Transfer Agent, like Computershare or Shareowner Online. Of course,…
Dividend ReInvestment Plans (DRIPs)
So, what is a DRIP? Let’s discuss, and get you started :). Dividend Reinvestment Plans are investment accounts that are opened with a Company’s Share…
Stock Indexes around the world
Canada: S&P/TSX Composite Index – is the benchmark Canadian index consisting of 250 companies, representing nearly 70% of the market capitalization of companies listed on…
What is a Stock?
What is a Stock or Equity or Share of a Company? The stock (or equity or share) of a Company is fractional ownership of a…
Types of Investments
Following are the most common investments that you can or would consider investing in. They are also termed as investment or financial instruments. Stocks/Equity/Shares: when…
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