Dr Shashank M Hiremath

 Dear Readers, Greetings!! The stock market's allure has grown immensely in recent years, drawing in a diverse array of participants across various demographics in India. Let's delve into the investment behaviours of different groups, shedding light on the approaches and perspectives of college students, working professionals, homemakers, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed within the Indian context. College Students: For college students, entering the stock market often represents an opportunity to learn and gain firsthand experience in financial markets. Their investment behaviour tends to be more exploratory and experimental. With limited funds, they might take smaller positions, often driven by curiosity and the desire to grasp market dynamics. Many turn to online resources, educational platforms, and apps to understand the basics of investing. However, risk-taking tendencies may be higher due to a lack of experience and a smaller financial cushion. Working Professionals: ...

United States shutdown and its impact on the global stock markets!! What should Indian investors do?   Dear Readers, Greetings!! A US government shutdown is a situation in which the United States (US) federal government cannot operate because Congress has not passed a budget or a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded. This can happen when Congress is unable to agree on a budget, or when the President vetoes a budget bill. Short-term bill is proposed to avoid the shutdown, as i t extends funding for appropriations bills till October 31, while instituting a 7.8% cut to discretionary funding. There have been 14 government shutdowns since 1981.   (Source: https://coopwb.in/info/will-there-be-a-government-shutdown-in-october-2023/ )   When the government shuts down, non-essential government services are suspended and employees are sacked (temporarily laid off without pay). Essential services , such as the military, the police, and fire departments...

  Dear Readers,   Greetings of the day!!   Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world around us. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is already having a major impact on our lives. And as AI continues to develop, it is poised to transform even more industries and aspects of our society.   One of the most significant ways that AI is changing the world is by automating tasks that were once done by humans. This is already happening in many industries, such as manufacturing, customer service, and transportation. As AI becomes more sophisticated, it will be able to automate even more tasks, freeing up humans to focus on more creative and strategic work. Another way that AI is changing the world is by providing new insights and opportunities. For example, AI is being used to develop new medical treatments, design more efficient products, and create more personalized experiences for consumers. As AI continues to learn and grow, it will beco...

Dear Readers,   Greetings of the day!!   Elliott Wave Theory is a popular technical analysis approach used to analyse financial markets, including the Indian stock market. Developed by Ralph Nelson Elliott in the 1930s, the theory suggests that financial markets move in predictable patterns or waves.   According to Elliott Wave Theory, market price movements consist of alternating waves of expansion and contraction, which are driven by investor psychology and market sentiment. These waves are divided into two types: impulse waves and corrective waves.   Impulse waves, also known as motive waves, are the larger waves that move in the direction of the overall trend. They are further subdivided into five smaller waves, labelled as 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Waves 1, 3, and 5 represent the upward movement of the trend, while waves 2 and 4 are the corrective waves that retrace some of the price movement.   Corrective waves, on the other hand, are the smaller waves ...

Dear Viewer, I had given a guest lecture on the topic: "The Habit of Savings and Investments", during 110th Learning Session, organized by Disciples India Learning Forum in association with Srilakshmi College of Management and Science, Bengaluru. Date: Saturday, 13th May 2023; Time: 5:30PM to 7:00PM You can find the same video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE2KzhO3tvg&t=2923s Thank you for your support, comments and encouragement. Best wishes, Prof. Dr Shashank M Hiremath. Academician, Researcher & Stock Market Analyst.

Dear Readers, Greetings to everyone!! I would like to share an interesting development happening around us silently, and massively. It is about the 'GIG economy'. A gig is a job that lasts for a particular time duration, as long as the project life cycle exists, or as long as the company has a specific assignment. At the end of this article, I have mentioned the details of several Gig jobs available in India, cost of education, expected salaries etc. Just give 10 minutes of your time and read through this article which could change the lives of someone you know. What are Gig Jobs? In the 2000s, the digitalization of the economy and industry was carried out rapidly due to the development of information and communication technologies, such as the Internet and the popularization of smart phones.  As a result, on-demand platforms (ODP) based on digital technology have created jobs and employment formats which are completely different from existing offline transactions by ...