Stock Market Basics FAQs

How can I obtain the ICICI Direct Stock Code of the stock that will be listed two days later? This will allow me to place an order before the market opens on the day of the listing.

Below are the steps to obtain the Stock Code for the stock prior to it being listed on the stock exchange.


Who is a Stock Broker?


What does Securities Transaction tax mean?


How can I get a duplicate share certificate if I have lost the XYZ company's share certificate?


What does EPS (Earning Per share) mean?


Define P/E ratio.


What does ISIN mean?


Can we transfer funds from equity a/c to commodity a/c directly and vice -versa


How is SENSEX calculated?


What do you mean by MID CAP ?


Differentiate between Futures and Options.


Define Bonus share & its record date.


What do you mean by 'face value'?


While processing Bonus share,what is a 'No deliver'/Book closer?


What is the reason behind the Ups and Downs in the share price?


What are NSE/BSE?


Differentiate between Private ltd and Public limited company.


How stockholder & stakeholder can be differentiated?


How is BSE different from NSE?


On Saturday & Sunday, are NSE & BSE open?


What are Opening and Closing hour, Trading hours for NSE & BSE?