What is Equity?
Equity represents ownership in a company acquired through contribution of capital, which is required to set up or run a business. This capital is raised through issue of shares to the public or a group of private persons, where each share represents a proportion of the stake on the assets and profits of the company. These shares are either bought directly from the company through an offer, or traded (bought and sold) on the stock exchanges.
Why invest in Equity?
Despite the risk involved, investment in equities is known to offer investors high returns in the long run. Equities investment not only helps an individual in wealth creation over time, but also builds the nation’s capital in the process.
How to invest in equity?
You can either invest in equity for the long-term, or trade daily with the intention to profit from market fluctuations. The prerequisite is a demat account with a Depository and Trading account with a recognized broker such as UAE Exchange (Xtrade broking service)
KYC is one time exercise while dealing in securities markets - once KYC is done through a SEBI registered intermediary (broker, DP, Mutual Fund etc.), you need not undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary.*****No need to issue cheques by investors while subscribing to IPO. Just write the bank account number and sign in the application form to authorise your bank to make payment in case of allotment. No worries for refund as the money remains in investor's account.*****Prevent Unauthorized Transactions in your demat account:Update your Mobile Number with your Depository Participant and Trading member. Receive alerts on your Registered Mobile for all debit and other important transactions in your demat account directly from CDSL on the same day.........issued in the interest of investors.