Glossary
Comprehensive guide to stock market and trading terminology
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Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
STT (Securities Transaction Tax) is a tax levied by the Government of India on the purchase or sale of securities listed on the recognised stock exchanges. STT is a direct cost that eats into traders' profits.
Sunk Cost
A sunk cost is an expense that has already been incurred and cannot be recovered, regardless of future outcomes. It represents money or resources spent on past decisions, such as investments in a failed project or outdated equipment. Since sunk costs cannot be changed, they should not influence future business or investment decisions; only potential future costs and benefits should matter.
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Investment in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. Brokerage will not exceed the SEBI prescribed limit.
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully before investing. Mutual Funds are not exchange-traded products.
Attention Investor:
- Stock Brokers can accept securities as margin from clients only by way of pledge in the depository system w.e.f. September 1, 2020.
- Update your mobile number & email Id with your stock broker/depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your email id and/or mobile number to create pledge.
- Pay 20% as upfront margin of the transaction value to trade in cash market segment.
- Investors may please refer to the Exchange’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued vide circular reference NSE/INSP/45191 dated July 31, 2020 and NSE/INSP/45534 dated August 31, 2020 and other guidelines issued from time to time in this regard.
- Check your Securities /MF/ Bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.