What is meant when we say returns on stocks? How are returns calculated?

What are meant by blue chip stocks? Are they stocks were returns are kind of assured?

Do shares continue to be held in the borrower’s name on taking a loan against securities? Or does the lender own them?

I am It salaried person. I want to save taxes as well as I want to use salary as asset to grow. How can I save money so I can get better returns in future. I have 2 ELSS 1) dspblackrock 2) axis I opened it 1.5 ye before both r not performing good

When I invest in shares, my entire focus should only be on returns, right?

What is power of compounding and how does it help equities generate higher returns on the portfolio?

I read that a lot of bonds in Europe are giving negative returns. Is that also a reason why FPIs like Indian equities?

How do bonds weigh versus bond funds in terms of risk and returns? What is more suitable for a retail investor?

How do I ensure that I get higher returns from share trading; since I find most people losing out on the stock trading game?

What should I do with Tata Power shares that I currently own because profits have fallen sharply on the stock?

I am planning to invest in bonds and need to understand all the basics pertaining to debt. Can you quickly explain to me what is meant by debt and how debt can help me enhance returns?