Understanding Predefined Investment Watchlist in Firstock
The Investment Watchlist is a ready-to-use list in the Firstock trading terminal that highlights popular ETFs, Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), and Government Bonds. Instead of searching for each product individually, this watchlist gives you quick access to long-term investment instruments that many investors use for wealth building, diversification, and stability.
What You Can Track in the Investment Watchlist
- Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
- ETFs allow you to invest in a basket of securities that track an index, sector, or asset class.
- Examples include Nifty ETFs, Bank Nifty ETFs, Gold ETFs, and sectoral ETFs.
- Benefits: diversification, low cost, and liquidity since they trade like stocks.
- Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)
- Government-backed bonds linked to the price of gold.
- Investors earn annual interest (currently 2.5% p.a.) along with exposure to gold price appreciation.
- Safe alternative to holding physical gold with no storage hassles.
- Government Bonds
- Risk-free securities backed by the Government of India.
- Options include short-term and long-term bonds with varying yields.
- Ideal for conservative investors seeking capital safety and predictable returns.
Why Use the Investment Watchlist?
- Convenience: Access popular long-term investment products in one place.
- Diversification: Monitor instruments across equity, gold, and debt segments.
- Risk Management: Combine growth-oriented assets (ETFs) with safe-haven options (SGBs, bonds).
- Quick Action: Place trades directly from the watchlist without manually searching every time.
