General FAQs
- What is the minimum investment amount?
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The minimum investment amount is $1,000.00
- What forms of return do I get when I buy shares?
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- There are predominantly two forms of investment returns on stocks
- Dividends – Either bi-annually or annually depending on invested company performance and circumstances
- Capital Gains – Price appreciation from the purchase price.
- What return do I get when I invest in shares after what period of time?
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Shares are generally long-term investment instruments; however, there are times when the market experiences marked price volatilities which could precipitate investments profit within a very short space of time from the time of initial investment. Investors are not precluded from selling their shares at such times to take advantage of the market movements regardless of time invested.
- How frequently are dividends paid?
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Depending on the performance of the company invested, it can either be semi-annually or annually at the board's discretion.
- How soon can I disinvest/sell my shares?
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Shares do not have a fixed investment horizon, investors in the equities market can sell their shares anytime, regardless of the holding period.
- What confirmation do I get upon buying shares?
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A broker’s deal note upon buying/selling of the shares.
- What role does a custodian play when I buy and sell shares?
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Custodians are responsible for transaction settlements on the equities markets.
- What is meant by T+7?
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Refers to the number of days to settlement after a trade.
- Do I need to have an FBC Bank account to trade with FBC Securities?
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No. FBC Securities Pvt. Ltd can transfer sell proceeds to any bank anywhere in the world.
- How do I know which shares to Buy/Sell at any particular moment in time?
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Our fully-fledged Research division and dedicated client liaison team regularly identify undervalued and over-valued stocks and promptly advise on appropriate action.
