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For 37 days, AI will be a 4-lettered wordIndia has instituted a new mandate: until March 30, only those with expertise in AI are permitted to share their insights. Laypersons are u...
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How EWMA scores over standard deviation to measure risk in stocksSometimes, recent events have a more profound effect on the stock or asset returns. The coronavirus pandemic is an example. Since tradition...
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Mutual fund ratios simplifiedHere is a list of ratios that will help you analyse a mutual fund scheme.
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Ten tools for analysing mutual funds to invest smartlyThese statistics can help you understand what’s under the hood of a mutual fund.
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- Strategic Thinking
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Energy content in ECL coal lower by 30%, finds CIL studyVariance in energy content and the samples will mean decline in income for the same volume of coal supplied.
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