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IVRCL Infra: Conference call extracts (Subscriber Feature)

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IVRCL announced its 1QFY11 results recently. Overall the results were a big disappointment. Top line was flat YoY mainly due to execution worries persisting in few of the projects. According to the management, inadequate drawings lead to execution delays and revenue losses of Rs2.5 bn ...... [Read More]

Exotic Derivatives

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This is the final article in the derivatives tutorial. So far, we have looked in detail at futures and options, how they are priced, and how they can be traded. Today, we�ll take a look at some of the exotic derivatives that have come up in financial markets today.... [Read More]

The most crucial factor in valuing companies

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the previous article, we reflected on how Ben Graham points out at two major requirements of becoming a successful investor. Patience and a long term outlook.... [Read More]

Alok Ind.: Leverage risks persist (Subscriber Feature)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alok Industries declared its 1QFY11 results. The company grew its sales and profits by 40% YoY and 45% YoY respectively. Here is the analysis of the results.... [Read More]

Do smallcaps = large profits right now?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In our previous article, we discussed whether midcap stocks seemed to look attractive at this point in time.... [Read More]

Identifying 'Asset Bubbles'

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wikipedia defines an asset bubble as "trade in products or assets in high volumes at prices that are considerably at variance with the intrinsic value".... [Read More]

Is It the End of the US Dollar?

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Now I'm not talking about the end of the dollar as a currency. Rather, I want to explore the idea that the US dollar is losing its status as a dominant reserve currency.... [Read More]

Money burns a hole in investors' pockets

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Benjamin Graham was the founding father of the securities analysis (now commonly called equity research) profession. A remarkable thinker, author and teacher; his school of thought has survived for over 75 years.... [Read More]

Options Trading Strategies - Part 2

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Previously we examined some commonly used option trading strategies. These included outright directional strategies, protective puts, and covered calls.... [Read More]

Midcaps: Expensive or attractive?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In this article, Equitymaster gauges at whether midcap stocks seem attractive at this point in time or not.... [Read More]