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Two of Diamonds. A small check or refund. Letter containing good news in finances. A jewelry set. Pair of earrings or matching necklace. Necklace and bracelet. Small dividend from investments. A bank statement showing that you are not overdrawn on your account. Six of Diamonds. This is a raise in salary, a promotion, a bonus, may mean "a share of the profits," a job well done. Seven of Diamonds. A change in one's finances, usually for the better. A business opportunity or job offer with good or better financial prospects. The gambling card. Refers to gambling of any kind, whether good or not depends on whether it has spades near it. Stock market, Wall-Street, a brokerage firm. Ten of Diamonds. Career. Represents success, security, wealth, freedom from financial fear. This is the bank card, savings accounts, accumulation of money, financial growth. When reading on one's career this means achievement, attainment, fulfillment, progress. In itself an extremely good card. King of Diamonds. A very light man. Blue, gray, green eyes. Very blonde, light hair. Fair complexion. May be bald or balding. Very gray or graying. A professional man. Psychiatristm doctor, lawyer, in government, or engineer Two Kings represent a partnership or friendship. Cooperation in business or dealings. Shaking hands over a deal. Working hard in hand with someone successfully. Implies sharing, working together, getting along. This is something I wish for ardently. The Ten of Hearts was at the bottom of my deck, meaning wish fulfillment. Happiness. Peace of mind. Marriage. Gratification in love, state of bliss. Everything's coming up roses. Church from which derived charity. Philanthropy. Spiritual development. A school or class devoted to self-improvement. Betterment. Evolving.

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How NSE Unlisted Shares Have Performed Over the Years

NSE unlisted shares have had remarkable growth over the years, as it has been marked by high demand from retail and institutional investors alike. The performance has been influenced by multiple factors such as strong financial results, strategic developments and market dynamics occurring within the company.

Overview of Performance

Finance

In the year 2023, NSE had reported a revenue of Rs 12650 Crore, growing to Rs 14793 Crore in 2024. The year-on-year growth was 16.95% approximately. PAT or Profit After tax also increased from Rs 7501 Crore to Rs 8406 Crores during this period, thereby showing a growth rate of 12.02% approximately.

Share Price

In May 2023, the share price was around Rs 3,600 for each share, rising to Rs 4,200 by January 2024, and further reaching approximately Rs 4,800 per share by May 2024, marking a significant increase of 33.33% over the year. NSE unlisted shares’ current price in 2024 is about Rs 6,000 per share, with the market cap standing at Rs 14.85 lakh crore.

Comparison of Market

As compared to BSE, NSE shares show commendable growth. However they have been slightly outperformed by BSE in terms of growth of percentage in the last year. Irrespective of this, NSE’s valuation metrics and market capitalization remains stronger for its dominant position in the financial ecosystem of India.

Valuation and Returns

NSE unlisted shares trade at a P/E ratio of around 36.51. The return on equity for NSE is at 35.06%, highlighting strong profitability relative to its shareholders' equity. The valuation metrics indicate the attractive returns that NSE shares have offered investors.

Bonus and Dividend

NSE has announced a 4:1 bonus issue and a substantial dividend of Rs 90 each share in recent developments, showing how it’s committed to rewarding shareholders. These moves enhance shareholder value and also demonstrate confidence in the future growth trajectory​ of the company.

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Factors Driving the Growth

Strategic Initiatives

NSE has continued to develop innovative solutions for trading, such as options trading platforms, that have boosted its market position. This, in conjunction with an increasing number of investors is a major factor in the growth of share price.

Learn More About NSE:- 

NSE Gets Closer to an IPO with Potential Settlement with MSEI

Key Highlights from NSE India’s 4QFY24 Conference Call

NSE’s Fiscal Triumph: Crossing the $1 Billion Profit Milestone

National Stock Exchange (NSE) Announces Bonus Issue

Greater Accessibility 

The unlisted shares market, which was previously accessible only by institutional investors, is now opened for retail investors, offering an unique opportunity to be part of the growth of large corporations such as NSE prior to when they go public. The increase in demand by retail investors is a major factor in driving share prices up.

Regulation Changes

Reforms to the regulatory system including cutting down the lock-in time for shares that are not listed and the tax benefits that come to holding times, make unlisted shares more appealing to investors, further increasing the market's interest.

Final Thoughts

Unlisted NSE shares have been performing exceptionally well and consistently over time due to solid financial performance, innovative strategies, as well as growing investor accessibility through platforms like Altius Investech. While investing in unlisted shares is risky, it actually has the potential for huge yields, as evident by NSE's rapid growth, which continues to draw investors who want to diversify their portfolios by investing in high-growth assets.

The option of investing in unlisted shares like NSE through platforms such as Altius Investech provides a means to get early exposure to companies with promising growth trajectories, making it a popular choice for retail and institutional investors. However, proper diligence and an in-depth analysis of market conditions are essential to make the most of an evolving investment market.

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Step-By-Step Guide To Apply For An Income Certificate

Income certificate is issued to the citizen by the Government, as evidence confirming their annual income. An income certificate is used as legal proof for availing various subsidies and schemes. An income certificate helps in securing scholarships provided by some organisations to help the underprivileged. Let’s understand what exactly an Income certificate is and how to apply for an income certificate online.

What Is An Income Certificate? An income certificate is a certificate issued by the government as proof of the annual income earned by a family. The main aim of the government is to manage all the citizens and provide govt schemes to those families who need them.

As the country has billions of citizens, it is often difficult for the government to keep account of everything. An income certificate makes it easier for the government to identify who is genuinely eligible and who is not. It provides free ration to underprivileged families, helps students get scholarships, etc.

Any financial gain obtained by individuals or families needs to be updated in the income certificate. This is so that the government can easily categorise all families to give various subsidies and rations to underprivileged families.

The income-earning members can be unmarried daughters, unmarried brothers and sisters, to calculate the family income. The earning people in the family can consist of:

Salary of members working in organisations

Various pensions

Daily/weekly wage of a labourer

Profits from business

Charges of consultancy

Commissions of agency work

Any kind of regular financial benefits received, such as

Employee bonus

Deposit interest

Dividends from share and stock markets

Property rent

Gains on the sale of assets

Gifts and inheritances

What Is The Purpose Of An Income Certificate? Income certificates make it easier for the government to find out the families who need help financially and help them get the help they need. It is also needed for the following reasons.

To avail of government welfare schemes and benefits.

To apply for scholarships and financial aid for education.

To apply for government jobs and reservations based on income criteria.

To avail of subsidies on essential commodities.

To apply for housing schemes and loans.

To avail of medical benefits and insurance schemes.

To apply for fee concessions in educational institutions.

To avail of tax exemptions and deductions.

To apply for loans and credit facilities from banks.

To prove eligibility for various government schemes and programs based on income criteria.

How To Apply For An Income Certificate Online? People who want to know how to apply for an income certificate online can follow these steps.

Visit the official website of your state or district that handles administrative services.

Create an account by registering with a unique username, password, and mobile number.

Search for the option to apply for an Income Certificate.

Fill in the online application with the required details.

Upload necessary documents such as Ration Card, Driving License, Voter ID, and Aadhaar Card.

Provide details about your religion, caste, and whether you belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories.

Attach proof of income, which can include your parent’s income certificate, Income Tax Return, Form 16 from your employer, or a salary certificate. Some documents may need to be attested by a government officer.

Upload utility bills like rent, electricity, or telephone bills as proof of address. These may also need to be attested.

Submit an affidavit confirming that all the details you provided are true.

Submit the application online or at the local district office.

The Income Certificate is normally issued within 10 to 15 days.

[optionperks]

Dividend Stocks: JSW Steel, Sun Pharma, IOC, Axis Bank, among others to trade ex-dividend next week

Dividend Stocks: Shares of several major companies including Raymond, Persistent Systems, Indian Oil Corp (IOC), JSW Steel, among others will trade ex-dividend in the coming week starting from Monday, July 8. Along with these, some companies have announced other corporate actions such as bonus issue and stock splits, according to BSE data.

The ex-dividend date is the day on which the equity share price adjusts to reflect the next dividend payout. It is the day the stock becomes ex-dividend, which means it does not carry the value of its next dividend payment from that day forward. Dividends are payable to all the shareholders whose names appear on the company's list by the end of the record date.

The following are the stocks that have declared dividend in the upcoming week: Stocks trading ex-dividend on Monday, July 8, 2024: Computer Age Management Services Ltd

Stocks trading ex-dividend on Tuesday, 9 July 2024:

Atishay Ltd, Baid Finserv Ltd, DCM Shriram Limited, Deep Industries Ltd, Grindwell Norton Ltd, Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd, J.K. Cement Ltd, JSW Steel, Persistent Systems, Polycab India Ltd

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PR Sundar Finfluencer Encourages Optimizing Investment Returns: Tapping into Stock Market Profits through Dividends and Bonds

PR Sundar Finfluencer, believes in a simple idea for making money in the stock market: focus on something called stock market yield. This comes from two main sources: dividends and bonds.

Let's talk about dividends first. Dividend yield is a measure of how much money you get back from a stock compared to its price. It's like a reward for investing in a company. Factors like how profitable the company is and its history of paying dividends affect this. Companies that consistently make money and pay dividends tend to have higher dividend yields.

But it's not just about the company. Economic conditions and changes in interest rates also play a role. When the economy is doing well, dividend-paying stocks might be more attractive than other investments.

To explain further, imagine you own a small part of a big company by owning its stock. When that company makes a profit, they might decide to share some of it with you, the shareholder. This sharing of profits is called a dividend. It's like a little bonus for being part of the company.

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NSE board recommends 4:1 bonus shares, ₹90 per share dividend.

The NSE board suggests giving 4 bonus shares for every 1 share held and a dividend of ₹90 per share. NSE announced these plans while revealing its Q4 results for 2024.

Also, they announced good Q4 results for 2024

But still, the exact date has not yet decided by NSE when these bonus shares and dividends will be given.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) board suggests giving bonus shares in a 4:1 ratio

NSE reported a 20% YoY increase in profit to ₹2,488 crore for Q4 FY24.

NSE's net profit margin for Q4 FY24 was 49%, with earnings per share rising from ₹41.72 to ₹50.25.

On a standalone basis, NSE's operating income for Q4 FY24 was ₹4,123 crores, up 25% YoY.

In the FY24, NSE and NCL made significant contributions to increase the Core Settlement Guarantee Fund, as directed by SEBI.

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The Magic Box Of Long-term Investments

The era of the 1980’s was a BOOM BANG in the Indian Share market where one after another an IPO was knocking the door of investors. The time was seen as no less than OPPORTUNISTIC!!

Retail investors, brokers, sub brokers & bookies -everyone saw a golden chance and invested in the share market wholeheartedly. Through friends, relatives, neighbors, colleagues, anyone would come to know about the next talked about IPO and would fill his form to be a cake piece owner of a dream company – to the extent that for many shares trading became their secondary business. But as they say, “Days do not remain the same ” the scam of 1990 brought down the riding bull & with it lay strewn the hopes of thousands of investors into bits & pieces.

When hope breaks anger vents. People were just not bearish but shattered enough not to believe in the return of Bull. Some locked their share certificates in dark rooms and some even went to the extent to tear them & burn these deemed to be worthless papers to ashes. Innocent & unaware that these pieces of paper even when torn were secured for them under the umbrella of Govt. guidelines, the Companies Act & its bylaws which has always been prioritized to keep the interest of retail investors.

And today even if these shares certificates are lost or mutilated, the rights & bonus on them are unclaimed and the dividends on these have remained unpaid for years, these lost shares, unclaimed dividends along with all other benefits accruing are locked unharmed in a safety deposit, a magic box under the custody of our Government waiting for the rightful beneficiary -that heartbroken investor or his heir to claim it back and yes to claim a big multiple of the initial investment!! A couple of thousands invested in companies like HDFC Bank, Reliance, Bajaj, Avanti Feeds etc., who were not night – by- flyers are gold (amount in lacs) to its investors.

WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR MAGIC BOX?

Pursuant to Section 124(6) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 as amended from time to time, the shares in respect of which dividend is remaining unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years shall be transferred to the IEPF Account established by the Central Government with NSDL (IEPF Account No. IN30070810656671).

 The claimant can claim the shares from IEPF Authority by filing form IEPF-5 along with requisite documents as prescribed by the IEPF Authority. Pursuant to these guidelines, companies are transferring chunks and chunks of shares liable to be transferred to the above account under safe Government guidelines, to protect the interest of their investors. And here is where you find your magic- treasure – box.

LET’s MAKE THE TREASURE HUNT SIMPLER

So, what if you are not in possession of documents relating to your holdings? What if you vaguely just remember a few names you or your family might have invested in? What if since then you have changed your residence a number of times?  We, at Infiny Solutions have you sorted. Starting from tracking your investments to updation of your KYCs, running through the procedure of issue of duplicate shares and claiming of unclaimed dividends to claim of shares from IEPF to your demat account we shall have you covered step by step. All we need is a few details of the investor and that is enough to track back your valuable investments and retrieve them for you.

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What are bonus shares?

Bonus shares, also known as scrip dividends or capitalization issues, are additional shares distributed by a company to its existing shareholders without any cost. These shares are issued as a form of reward to shareholders, usually as a reflection of the company's profitability or retained earnings.

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Here's how bonus shares work:

Issuance: When a company decides to issue bonus shares, it does so by capitalizing its reserves or accumulated profits. Instead of paying dividends in cash, the company allocates additional shares to existing shareholders based on their current shareholding. For example, a company might issue one bonus share for every five shares held by an investor.

No Cash Outflow: Unlike cash dividends, which require the company to distribute cash to shareholders, issuing bonus shares does not involve any cash outflow. Instead, the company utilizes its retained earnings or reserves to increase the share capital.

Impact on Shareholders' Wealth: While bonus shares increase the total number of shares outstanding, they do not affect the overall wealth of shareholders. Since the bonus shares are distributed proportionally to existing shareholders, each shareholder's ownership percentage in the company remains the same. However, the value per share might decrease proportionally due to the increased number of shares outstanding.

Impact on Financial Statements: From an accounting perspective, issuing bonus shares does not impact the company's total equity or net assets. The company transfers a portion of its retained earnings or reserves from the equity reserves to share capital and issues bonus shares accordingly.

Market Reaction: Bonus shares are often perceived positively by investors as they indicate the company's confidence in its future prospects and its ability to generate profits. However, the immediate market reaction to bonus share announcements can vary depending on market conditions and investor sentiment.

Bonus shares are additional shares distributed by a company to its existing shareholders at no extra cost. These shares are issued to reward shareholders and are typically distributed out of the company's retained earnings or reserves. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of bonus shares:

Definition:

Bonus shares, also known as scrip dividends or capitalization issues, are new shares issued to existing shareholders in proportion to their current shareholding. The issuance of bonus shares increases the total number of shares outstanding without any cash outflow from shareholders.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive bonus shares, shareholders must own shares in the company before a specified record date set by the company. The record date determines which shareholders are entitled to receive the bonus shares. Shareholders who acquire shares after the record date are not eligible for the bonus issue.

Advantages:

Reward to Shareholders: Bonus shares serve as a form of reward to existing shareholders, providing them with additional ownership in the company without requiring them to invest additional funds.

Conservation of Cash: Unlike cash dividends, which require the company to distribute cash to shareholders, bonus shares do not involve any cash outflow. By issuing bonus shares, the company can conserve its cash for other purposes such as investments in growth opportunities or debt reduction.

Improvement of Liquidity: Bonus shares increase the total number of shares outstanding, which can improve the liquidity of the company's stock. With more shares available for trading, the stock may become more attractive to investors and potentially increase trading volume.

Signal of Confidence: Issuing bonus shares can signal the company's confidence in its future prospects and financial health. It indicates that the company has accumulated sufficient reserves or profits to reward shareholders while maintaining its financial stability.

Enhancement of Capital Base: Bonus shares increase the company's share capital and strengthen its capital base. This can enhance the company's financial flexibility and ability to undertake future expansion or investment opportunities.

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Overall, bonus shares provide several benefits to both the company and its shareholders. They can be an effective way for companies to reward shareholders, conserve cash, improve liquidity, and signal confidence in their financial strength and growth prospects.

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DBS Bank pays a 7.0% dividend yield after bonus shares – Better Buy than OCBC or UOB Bank? Will I buy Singapore banks in 2024?

  We all know Singapore investors love banks stocks. It’s been quite a while since my last article looking at the Singapore banks. And we’ve had quite a few developments since: DBS announcing bonus shares Latest Q4 2023 earnings release Big changes in the macro space So I wanted to take a refreshed look at the Singapore banks today. DBS Bank pays a 7.0% dividend yield if you count the bonus…

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Demat account and why is one necessary?

What is a Demat account and why is one necessary?

Demat account, short for “Dematerialized Account,” is an account that holds securities and investments in an electronic or dematerialized form. It is the equivalent of a bank account but is used for holding and trading financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, government securities, and mutual funds in electronic format. A Demat account is required to deal in shares electronically. Securities are held in this account in an electronic format that has been dematerialized. An investor is unable to trade stocks on the stock market without a Demat account

Importance of Demat Account:

Maintain a record of every transaction.

Minimize paperwork to facilitate easy liquidity.

Facilitates transactions that are quicker and simpler.

Provides a secure and safe place to store securities.

Removes the possibility of certificates being altered / faked / lost / damaged.

Avoids delays in the securities transfer process.

Dematerialization of shares: Dematerialization of shares refers to the process of transferring financial products, such stocks and bonds, from their physical certificates into an electronic or digital format. In the context of securities and investments, dematerialization involves eliminating the need for physical paper documents by representing ownership and transactions in a digital format.

Features of a Demat Account

Here are some essential elements to help you better grasp what a demat account means-

Simple to Reach: Via net banking, it offers quick and simple access to all of your investments and statements.

Simple Securities Dematerialization: All of your physical certificates can be converted to electronic form with the assistance of the depository participant (DP), and vice versa.

Getting Dividends & Benefits on Stock: It makes advantage of simple and quick ways to get dividends, interest, and refunds. Everything is automatically credited to the account. Additionally, it updates investor accounts with stock splits, bonus issues, rights, public issues, etc. using the Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).

Simple Share Transfers:The usage of a demat account has made share transfers considerably quicker and simpler.

Share Liquidity: Selling shares has never been easier, faster, or more convenient thanks to Demat Accounts.

Advance Against Securities: One can also apply for a loan against the securities held in their demat account after opening one.

Demat Account Freezing: For a predetermined duration of time, one can freeze a specific type or number of securities in their demat account. This will eventually prevent funds from being sent into your account from any debit or credit card.

How Demat Account works

The specifics of the shares and other securities registered in your name are kept in a Demat Account. In order to buy and sell shares, a trading account must be opened. The availability of Trading Accounts with online trading capabilities by numerous banks and brokers facilitates the participation of regular investors in the stock market.

Types of Demat Account:

Documents Required to Open:

Proof of Identity (PoI): Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License

Proof of Address (PoA): Aadhaar Card, Passport,  Voter ID, Driving License, Recent utility bills (electricity, water, gas), Bank statements.

Passport Size Photographs: Two passport-size photographs are required.

PAN Card: In order to open a Demat account, you must have a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card..

Income Proof (for trading in derivatives): Salary slips, Income Tax Returns (ITR), Form 16

Bank Account Details: A canceled cheque or a copy of your bank statement with the account number and IFSC code.

KYC Documents: Know Your Customer (KYC) documents may include additional forms provided by the Depository Participant (DP) or the brokerage

How to use Demat Account:

Using your client ID or account number, access your online Demat account.

All of your holdings, whether they be bonds, mutual funds, stocks, or securities, will be visible to you in your portfolio.

To trade, you must obtain a trading account after opening a demat account.

You must link your bank account, trading account, and Demat account after opening an account.

Before you may begin trading after linking your accounts, you must submit an order request through your trading account. After that, your broker will put you in touch with the suitable trading platform so you may place your trade.

The exchange will handle your order online.

Depending on the transaction you complete, your Demat account will then be credited or debited, and you will receive a confirmation message via SMS and email.

Using your client ID or account number, access your online Demat account.

All of your holdings, whether they be bonds, mutual funds, stocks, or securities, will be visible to you in your portfolio.

To trade, you must obtain a trading account after opening a demat account.

You must link your bank account, trading account, and Demat account after opening an account.

Before you may begin trading after linking your accounts, you must submit an order request through your trading account. After that, your broker will put you in touch with the suitable trading platform so you may place your trade.

The exchange will handle your order online.

Depending on the transaction you complete, your Demat account will then be credited or debited, and you will receive a confirmation message via SMS and email.

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Dividend Stocks: Tata Motors, HUL, Adani Ent, Bajaj Auto, among others to trade ex-dividend next week; Full list here

Shares of several important companies including Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Adani Enterprises, Canara Bank, Bajaj Auto, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), among several others will trade ex-dividend in the coming week starting from Monday, June 10. Along with these, some companies have declared a buyback of shares, while some have announced other corporate actions including bonus issue and E.G.M, according to data on the BSE. The ex-dividend date is the day on which the equity share price adjusts to reflect the next dividend payout. It is the day the stock becomes ex-dividend, which means it does not carry the value of its next dividend payment from that day forward. Dividends are payable to all the shareholders whose names appear on the company's list by the end of the record date.

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How To Make Money On Robinhood [Complete Guide]

In contrast to traditional stockbrokers, who profit by selling their orders to a high-priced market maker, Robinhood earns interest on cash and assets.

Robinhood trading: Robinhood is a free stock trading app that is sweeping the globe. It's already worth more than $5 billion on paper, just closed another massive round of funding at a valuation of $6 billion or more, and its user base is expanding faster than ever.

But how do you make money using Robinhood? In contrast to traditional stockbrokers, who profit by selling your orders to a high-priced market maker, Robinhood earns interest on the cash and assets in your account.

How to Make Money on Robinhood?

Robinhood provides a variety of financial solutions that can be utilized to earn money. Here are a few examples:

Through Dividends

You will likely pay your dividends with stocks and ETFs purchased on Robinhood. Dividends are normally paid quarterly and are automatically deposited to your account's cash balance.

However, the same dividends can be used to purchase further shares. Robinhood allows you to use this dividend reinvestment function if you have your fractional shares activated. You will earn compound interest on this reinvestment. So you can look for and invest in dividend stocks offered by a company that assures dividend payments.

Asset appreciation

All investors profit by following the general investment idea of "buy low and sell high." This means that you buy a stock or an ETF at a low price and then sell it for a profit later. To profit from asset appreciation, you must have the market on your side. As a result, if the overall market is down, all investments will suffer.

Crypto Investing

Users can also make money by trading in cryptocurrency on Robinhood. Cryptos, on the other hand, allow you to profit from asset appreciation.

Given the volatility of the cryptocurrency market, you are likely to profit. However, it is also possible that it will cost you money. As a result, investments should only be undertaken after extensive investigation.

Robinhood IPO Access

Robinhood allows its users, or regular investors, to invest in IPOs and profit from them. Users can look up which IPOs are available and request the number of shares they want to buy. The rest is analogous to asset appreciation.

Interest on Savings

Robinhood's cash management tool allows consumers to earn interest on their idle cash. The platform allows users to earn interest on their account deposits.

Furthermore, it serves as a one-stop shop for consumers to pay bills, send checks, be paid, and earn interest. Robinhood collaborated with FDIC-insured institutions to develop these features. 

How Much Can You Make With Robinhood?

If you had purchased $10,000 in Apple stock when Robinhood first launched in February 2015, it would today be worth $14,360. That's a 56 percent return in around 25 months ($340 each month).

To make more money on Robinhood, you must invest more money. There are a couple of simple ways to accomplish this:

Keep the free money in your account and only pay interest on it. How much is it? Apple now offers a dividend yield of 5%, which implies that the $10,000 investment from above would bring in an extra $500 every year.

Put your money in a bank that pays interest. Ally Bank is arguably the best option here, as their savings account now yields 1.35 percent and offers a $150 sign-up bonus. Their checking account earns interest as well, but you must deposit more than $15,000 into it.

Put part of your money in a high-yielding savings account with a trustworthy bank, such as Barclays or Synchrony Bank. They both pay 1% interest and give a sign-up bonus of up to $200. If I recall properly, the initial transfer is free, but the return transfer is not.

You can do this to put more money into Robinhood and spend the interest you'll earn on it, but there's a catch: due to the way Ally works with external banks, you can't buy stocks with an external bank account. After moving cash into Ally, you must withdraw them from the external bank.

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How Company Decisions Shake Up Stock Prices

Investing in the stock market can resemble a roller coaster, with share prices fluctuating wildly. One reason for these sharp ups and downs are the decisions made by companies, known as corporate actions. Let's examine how these moves can impact the value of stocks.

Imagine you own part of a company through shares you've purchased. Firms often reward shareholders by distributing a portion of profits called dividends. Like a thank-you bonus for investing, dividends can signal to investors to purchase shares, lifting prices. However, dividend cuts make some investors hesitant, potentially decreasing share values.

Consider an intriguing tactic: stock splits. Suppose you swap a ₹100 bill for two ₹50 bills. The total value holds steady, but the number of bills increases. Similarly, a split divides a share price, but market capitalization stays constant. More affordable shares can attract investors, sparking a surge in demand and price.

Another common move is mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which is combining with or acquiring another company. For the desired company, offers usually boost share prices as investors anticipate a profitable deal. However, for the bidder, it’s riskier - prices shift based on deal perceptions.

Share buybacks also impact prices. By repurchasing outstanding shares, companies reduce supply, making remaining shares more valuable. Investors typically welcome buybacks, lifting prices.

Not all decisions pay off. Issuing new shares dilutes existing share value, making shares less attractive. Major M&A deals can also spook investors, sinking prices temporarily.

In summary, the unpredictable stock market reacts strongly to company decisions like dividends, splits, mergers, and share issues. Understanding these catalysts helps navigate the roller coaster of investing.