Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and stay-at-home measures led many individuals to explore new sources of income. As a result, the stock market became a popular option for retail traders. This article explores the shift in trading patterns during and after the pandemic, focusing on the surge and subsequent cooling off in Futures & …
Nifty’s Roller Coaster Ride The April series began with the Nifty reaching a new all-time high of 22,775. However, it then faced a downturn due to geopolitical tensions, which caused it to hit a low of 21,777. By the end of the series, the Nifty had recovered to 22,626 on April expiry day. Overall, the …
The April F&O series wrapped up on a high note, setting a positive tone for the new May F&O series. As we step into the fresh series, Gift Nifty is showing a modest uptick, indicating a slightly optimistic start to the trading day. For traders, the beginning of a new F&O series brings opportunities as …
In a move set to diversify its derivative offerings, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the leading derivatives exchange globally in 2023, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for introducing Derivatives on Nifty Next 50 index (NIFTYNXT50). Scheduled for launch on April 24, 2024, these contracts mark a …
HDFC Bank’s fourth-quarter results are scheduled for April 20, which falls on a Saturday. Given its significant weighting in the Nifty and Bank Nifty indices, the anticipation surrounding the outcome is substantial. Stock Performance Overview Over the past two years, starting from January 2021, HDFC Bank’s stock has traded within the range of Rs. 1340 …
Options trading offers many chances for investors to use market shifts, safeguard against risks, and enhance returns. Picking the right strike price is key. It’s like choosing the right pivot point for your trading strategy it impacts how profitable and safe your trades are. In this piece, we’ll dive into why the strike price matters, …
On April 3, 2024, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) introduced four new indices across both the cash and futures and options segments, effective from April 8. Among the indices slated for release are the Nifty Tata Group 25% Cap, Nifty500 Multicap India Manufacturing 50:30:20, Nifty500 Multicap Infrastructure 50:30:20, and Nifty MidSmall Healthcare. The following table …
The Long Iron Condor stands as an intermediate strategy well-suited for capitalizing on rangebound stocks. Serving as a variation of the Long Iron Butterfly, it cleverly combines a Bull Put Spread and a Bear Call Spread. Notably, it crafts its distinctive condor shape by positioning the higher strike put below the lower strike call. This …
The National Stock Exchange of India has recently announced a reduction in the market lot sizes for derivative contracts of key indices such as Nifty 50, Nifty Financial Services, and Nifty Midcap Select. Effective from April 26, this adjustment is a routine part of the exchange’s periodic review of lot sizes for derivative contracts, conducted …
March 2024 turned out to be volatile for investors in small and mid-cap companies. A brutal sell-off swept through these segments, leading to significant price swings. This turbulence wasn’t confined to the cash market; it also had a ripple effect on the derivatives segment, the F&O (Futures & Options). Here, we explore how the small-cap …
