DSIJ Mindshare

You must have heard the oft-repeated advice, “Timing the market is not important, time in the market is”. Well, let us admit that this holds true for long term investments and, therefore, it makes a forceful case for long term investments. But if timing the market is not important, then how does one make money in the short term?

Being in cash comes with an opportunity cost, which is the benefit foregone by the investor by holding cash. In other words, the opportunity cost is the indirect loss suffered by the investor by holding cash.

These averages come in handy to determine the likely movement of the stock, commodity or the index going forward and, accordingly, decide on the course of action to be taken.

Gone are the days when an investor had to fill up application form with his own hand and submit the completed form at the broker’s office to subscribe to an IPO. Today, sitting in the comfort of the house or office, an investor can subscribe to IPOs and NFOs or buy shares or mutual fund units in the secondary market at the click of a mouse or swipe of smartphone screen.

Market players are wary of various types of market risks that might result in a financial loss to them. The macro risks are the most significant ones that can impact the markets in a profound manner. So, what are these macro risks and how and why do they impact the markets? Let’s try to find out.