Stock Market and Investment Knowledge Quiz

Introduction to Stock Markets - Key Points

• The text is an introduction to stock markets provided by ZERODHA, available on their website ZERODHA.COM/VARSITY.
• The need to invest is emphasized, with reasons and options for investment discussed.
• Fixed income instruments and equity are mentioned as investment options, along with real estate and commodity (specifically bullion).
• The importance of understanding investments before investing is highlighted, with a note on the things to know before investing.
• The role of regulators in stock markets is explained, including the definition of a stock market, the need for regulation, and the role of the regulator.
• Financial intermediaries in the stock market are discussed, including stock brokers, depository participants, banks, NSCCL, and ICCL.
• The IPO (Initial Public Offering) markets are introduced, with an overview and explanation of the origin of a business.
• The reasons why companies go public are mentioned, along with the role of merchant bankers in the IPO process.
• The sequence of events in an IPO and what happens after the IPO are explained, along with some IPO jargon.
• Recent IPOs in India are briefly mentioned.
• An overview of the stock markets is provided, including the definition of the stock market and what moves the stock.
• The text is part of a larger series of lessons on stock markets available on the ZERODHA.COM/VARSITY website.