Last week, the IHSG Composite Index plunged by 8 percent, wiping out an estimated $80 billion in market value.

Since STT is charged on every trade, and not on profits, traders must pay it even if they incur losses. This makes frequent trading more expensive and discourages participation, leading to lower volumes and falling prices. That is why markets reacted negatively soon after the announcement.

The U.S. stock market has become so concentrated that even broad index funds are no longer well diversified, our columnist says.

This stock market indicator suggests volatility could be coming, but there's a major silver lining. As the stock market closes out another record-breaking year, many investors have mixed feelings about what lies ahead. Around 80% of Americans are at least ...

UNH’s adjusted medical care ratio of 88.9% indicates they are disbursing $0.89 of every premium dollar for medical

Learn how index funds invest in market indexes like the S&P 500 for broad diversification and market performance replication.

The Total Stock Market ETF is more diversified than an S&P 500 index fund. Large-cap value stocks tend to hold up well during stock market sell-offs. The consumer staples sector contains many high-yielding stocks at reasonable valuations. Investors looking ...

The rise of digital technology has transformed the landscape of investing in India. Thanks to online trading applications, an increasing number of individuals are taking charge of their financial futures by participating in the equity markets.