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CONTENTS
1. INVESTMENT BASICS....................................................................................................... 6
What is Investment?...................................................................................................................6 Why should one invest? .............................................................................................................6 When to start Investing?...........................................................................................................6 What care should one take while investing?......................................................................7 What is meant by Interest?......................................................................................................7 What factors determine interest rates?...............................................................................7 What are various options available for investment?......................................................8 What are various Short-term financial options available for investment?.............8 What are various Long-term financial o ptions available for investment?..............9 What is meant by a Stock Exchange?................................................................................10 What is an...