Awareness videos for investors from IIMB
(Learning Module 1)
The Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management at IIMB provides academic leadership in research and teaching on Indian Financial Markets. As part of its outreach, CCMRM, under the Platform for Investor Education (PIE), has created a series of videos for the Indian investor. Watch them here.
What are the basics of financial planning? How do you set up emergency funds? How can you make wise choices for both medical insurance and life insurance? Watch this video to know the answers.
Why must every individual, single or otherwise, set aside funds for medical insurance? Find perspectives here.
Are traditional insurance schemes beneficial to you? What do they cost and whom do they really benefit? Watch this video.
This video makes the case for term life insurance with solid data.
Where do most Indians park their savings? Fixed deposits and gold! Now, discover other investment options and weigh their benefits.
Why do Indians fight shy of embracing investment alternatives? The lack of trust and the proliferation of scams frighten people away from markets. However, banks and governments are making a concerted effort to encourage citizens to invest wisely and well. Know more in this video.
Are you enamored by the term "money doubling"? Are you aware of the benefits of compounding from a long-term investment perspective? Watch this video for some money lessons.
While compounding looks to the future, discounting takes a look at the past. Skeptics may find this video interesting.
The first part of the pyramid framework gives you a feel of the risks associated with popular investments like fixed deposits and gold.
The second part of the investing framework introduces you to the risks and rewards of investing in mutual funds, stocks and real estate.
Learning Module 2
The notion of diversification implies spreading your investment portfolio based on the belief that not all sectors of the economy will grow at the same pace. In this video, experts discuss the merits and demerits of diversification within and across equities and geographies.
Risk-averse Indian investors with surplus funds prefer options which promise regular income (in the form of interest) in addition to the return on principal. This video explores alternative fixed income investment opportunities.
Risk-averse Indian investors with surplus funds prefer options which promise regular income (in the form of interest) in addition to the return on principal. This video explores alternative fixed income investment opportunities.
Risk-averse Indian investors with surplus funds prefer options which promise regular income (in the form of interest) in addition to the return on principal. This video explores alternative fixed income investment opportunities.
This video takes a close look at the share (equity) market in India. It describes the universe of small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap equity. It offers an overview of the relevant indexes that market watchers track, such as NIFTY and the SENSEX, and explains how these indexes are constructed and what information they provide.
This video takes a close look at the share (equity) market in India. It describes the universe of small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap equity. It offers an overview of the relevant indexes that market watchers track, such as NIFTY and the SENSEX, and explains how these indexes are constructed and what information they provide.
This video is all about publicly traded equities in different sectors of the Indian economy, such as auto, pharma and IT. It looks at how the stock performance of these sectors changes over time.
Learn about open ended and close ended funds, equity funds, debt and income-oriented funds in the second part of the video on mutual funds as an investment option.
ETFs are a very small, but growing, part of the equity investment landscape in India. They differ from mutual funds in that they are not actively managed by an investment professional. Therefore, they are available to investors at lower costs. Here is some help on undesrtanding their structure and scope.
ETFs are a very small, but growing, part of the equity investment landscape in India. They differ from mutual funds in that they are not actively managed by an investment professional. Therefore, they are available to investors at lower costs. Here is some help on undesrtanding their structure and scope.
Derivative instruments are popular among the wealthier class of retail investors who have a high tolerance for risk . This video describes the nature of these instruments and the markets in which they trade.
In this video, you will learn, in detail, about the different types of trading strategies available to investors and their rewards and risks.
India has enjoyed a vibrant futures market. It has also seen scams in these markets due to manipulation of prices. This video introduces you to different types of futures markets in India, and highlights the risks and rewards of trading in them.
Options trading can appear daunting to beginners but grasping the nature and intricacies of these financial instruments is essential for any investor looking to incorporate them into their portfolio.
In this session, Prof. Sumit Saurav from the Finance & Accounting area dissects the fundamentals of stock options, strategies investors use, and the key factors that influence option prices. Get a clear understanding of how options work and gain insights into the various elements that impact their pricing.
What are Options Greeks? Why do they matter?
Join Prof. Sumit Saurav from the Finance & Accounting area as he breaks down the essential concepts of Option Greeks—Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega. These key indicators help traders assess risk and make informed decisions in the dynamic world of options trading. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your strategy, this session will illuminate the many factors that influence the price and behavior of options contracts.
Learning Module 3: Market Mechanics
Take a look at familiar markets in which we transact on a regular basis. Know more about financial markets, particularly equity markets.
This video walks you through the process of how you actually place a trade to buy or sell securities in financial markets. It explains what happens after that order is placed and lists the different entities who are involved in this process.
What is the recourse available to you, the investor, in case of fraud? What are the associated costs? Watch this video to know more.
When people think of equity markets, they typically think of household names like Hindustan Lever or ITC, both of which are companies listed for trading in the secondary market. This topic introduces you to the primary market, where the shares of firms are first offered to the public for purchase.
This video offers insights on how the stock exchange operates. It also discusses limit order, stop order and market order.
This video introduces you to short selling, explains how short selling works and discusses the nuances of short and long positions.
What are active and passive investment styles? Who are Momentum investors, and Contrarian investors? Watch this video to know more.
What is margin and how does it affect trading and investment activity? Watch here.
This video walks you through hedge funds, Private Equity, sovereign wealth funds, high frequency funds and more.
Prof. Varun Jindal from the Finance & Accounting area gives a quick and clear rundown of the mechanics behind rights issues and why they matter in today’s market environment.
Prof. Jindal first walks us through the ways in which listed firms raise money, with a focus on rights offerings, and what its implications are for investors like you and me.
When a company initiates a rights offering, existing shareholders can purchase additional shares at a discount or sell their rights in the market. Prof. Jindal highlights the necessity of taking action—either by exercising your rights or selling them—because inaction might result in losing value on your investment.
Investment Buddy
How can you start investing and what are the things you should consider before you start?
How to pick stocks to invest in…
Inspite of having enough money, people do not invest in the financial market. Why?
Should you opt for stocks or should you consider sectors?
Listen to an investor describe which investment has worked best for him as he shares his experience with Google and Amazon stocks.
Buying a stock is easy but holding on to it is not!
Investing in stocks or mutual funds early is helpful but most young people want instant gratification. Here's why equity markets have proved good for investors in the long term.
What are the benefits of investing early?
Here's the difference between investing and trading. Watch this video and decide if you want to be a trader or an investor or both.
Listen to an expert tell you about the first stock he bought and his experience with it.
Investing in real estate is not as same as investing in stocks. Here's why.
Here's how you must handle the reality of losing money.
Don’t mess with your long term investment!
Start your retirement planning when you are 30 years old. Yes, start early and watch your money compound.
Ever wondered how to evaluate a company’s worth using market data?
In this session, Prof. Varun Jindal from the Finance & Accounting area breaks down the “valuation by comparables” approach—a popular method that involves comparing a company’s financial metrics to those of its peers. Prof. Jindal explains the steps involved, addresses the challenges of using this method, and highlights when it’s most effective. Get a solid grasp on how this valuation technique works and when it is the right tool to assess a company’s true value.