Why are investors attracted towards the stock market? The reason is simple! Multiplying the value of money is what one dreams of when investing in shares. And there are many who take impulsive decisions in buying stocks to reap commendable profits overnight. Whether one gains or faces losses, the shares market has attracted one and all in its grip. Well, it does take some time and if you don't mind taking risks and move forward cautiously, you will no doubt turn out the winner over time. Investing will then seem an easy affair because you will reap more of profits rather than losses. Market statistics, especially all data that may affect the shares you are going to buy, holds much importance. Amongst the most active shares displayed in the Indian stock market, you should be wise enough to select the right ones that will prove lucrative. Not all active shares are money spinning, as the rise and fall of each share depends on market fluctuations.

Depending on market statistics, you can opt for short term or long term investment. Settling for a winning target is possible only if you take into account market conditions and its potential. Accordingly you can strategize your goals. The amount you are going to invest also matters. Diversify your investment target; you can opt for both long term and short term investments if you have enough funds. The risk aspect is more in short term than in long term. For long term, you may have to wait for months and even years to be able to get a share of the dividends. In the other case, you will have to keep a close watch on the volatile market. Most investors buy shares when the prices are low and wait for the opportune time to sell the shares when the prices go up. It is waiting and watching that is the buzzword in the latter case! Once you select the most active shares, do carry out a research to know about their potentiality.

You can view market statistics, i.e. the complete data about stock quotes, top gainers, top losers, opening share prices, closing prices, most active shares, and lot more information at financial news portals, corporate sites of stock exchanges, online trading platforms, and business news portals. Once you have made up your mind to invest in the market do consider the statistics closely.