Thursday 1 December 2016

EQUITIES

The securities market has two interdependent and inseparable segments, the new issues (primary) market and the stock (secondary) market. The primary market provides the channel for creation and sale of new securities, while the secondary market deals in securities previously issued. The Stock market or Equities market is where listed securities are traded in the secondary market. Currently more than 1300 securities are available for trading on the Exchange.
About Equities
The Equity market also known as the stock market is where the listed securities are traded in the secondary market. This is one of the most vital areas of a market economy, as investors have the opportunity to own a slice of ownership in a company with the potential to realize gains based on its future performance. The price of shares and other assets is an important part of the dynamics of economic activity, and can influence or be an indicator of social mood More >
Trading
NSE's automated screen based trading, modern, fully computerised trading system designed to offer investors across the length and breadth of the country a safe and easy way to invest. The NSE trading system called 'National Exchange for Automated Trading' (NEAT) is a fully automated screen based trading system, which adopts the principle of an order driven market.
Clearing & Settlement
NSCCL carrries out the clearing and settlement of the trades executed in the equities and derivatives segments of the NSE. It operates a well-defined settlement cycle and there are no deviations or deferments from this cycle. It aggregates trades over a trading period, nets the positions to determine the liabilities of members and ensures movement of funds and securities to meet respective liabilities.
Risk Management
NSCCL has put in place a comprehensive risk management system, which is constantly upgraded to pre-empt market failures. The Clearing Corporation ensures that trading member obligations are commensurate with their networth.