Definition: Hedge funds are the pooled sum gathered from the accredited investors to be invested strategically and managed aggressively to earn high returns and mitigate chances of loss. These are not regulated by any securities market regulators and therefore hold high risk and are more volatile. Example; An iron producer may face loss if he relies only on the cash market … [Read more...] about Hedge Funds
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Types of Business Communication
Definition: Business Communication refers to the exchange of thoughts, ideas, views and information among the personnel working in or associated with the organisation. Communication, i.e. interacting in some or the other way is essential for humans beings to survive in a social environment. Similarly, effective communication is the foundation of a successful organisation and … [Read more...] about Types of Business Communication
Public Provident Fund (PPF)
Definition: A Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme is one of the Indian government saving schemes which aims at regulating the small savings of the individuals to convert such savings into investments yielding returns with tax-saving benefits. It is considered to be one of the safest investments. The Public Provident Fund scheme was initiated in India in the year 1968 by the … [Read more...] about Public Provident Fund (PPF)
Investment
Definition: Money spent on acquiring a commodity which has the potential of making future income or wealth is known as investment. In simple terms, investment is engaging money today to maximise it in the future. An investor can be anyone, an individual, a business entity or even the government. Two Key Aspects of Investment The return on any investment is merely based on two … [Read more...] about Investment