When the stock market is volatile, it can be very tempting to move out. For example, if you think that the market is likely to fall even more, you might consider selling investments so that you can buy them back when they are cheaper. This may sound like a good strategy in theory, but in…
It is always a good idea to have some money set aside in case of emergencies. Enough to cover three months’ living expenses is often a rough guide to how much you may need. And for most of us a bank account is a safe place to keep cash. It is also useful for short…
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained†applies just as much to the stock market as it does to other aspects of life. Most investors realize this in theory, but may not feel so sure about it when they have to face the reality of a falling market. This is only human – when markets are buoyant and…
Do I need to pay tax on the income earned from selling shares? – This is a very common question which we come across asked from our readers at Equitipz. In this article, I am going to take up this question and try to explain how the income tax is calculated on income generated when…