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What are Defensive Stocks?  Defensive stocks provide constant dividends and steady earnings to shareholders irrespective of how the market is performing. These companies are called defensive stocks because they showcase consistent demand for their products, making their stock stable during...

What is Debt to Asset Ratio? The debt to asset ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt rather than equity. The ratio is used to assess a company's financial risk. It essentially depicts how a...

What is Debt to Equity Ratio? The debt to equity ratio compares a company's total debt to its total equity to determine the riskiness of its financial structure. The ratio displays the proportions of debt and equity financing used by...

There is no right or wrong answer when the question is to choose between a credit or debit card. All that matters is whether you have understood the pros and cons of each. Most of the millennials are opting for...

Every company needs funds to run its business operations. Most of the companies raise capital by issuing shares in public. However, it is not feasible for all companies which are not ready to go public. Especially new establishments. There is...

What is Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR)? A Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR) is a fund requirement maintained by the companies that issue debentures in India. This effort is to protect the investors from the possibility of the company defaulting on repayments....

The economy moves in a cycle and has four stages: expansion, peak, contraction, and trough. In the expansion phase, the economy grows rapidly until it reaches the peak stage. Then it slows down in the contraction stage and hits the...

The current yield is the return investors can expect from a bond investment in the next year. Using this, one can tell whether the bond trades at a discount or premium.  What is Current Yield? Current yield is a measure...