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 …
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 …
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 …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) has approached its weekly expiry on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This event usually brings increased volatility and speculation in the market, making it crucial for traders to understand the underlying trends and data. Recent Performance of FINNIFTY On Monday, March 4, 2024, a day before expiry, the Nifty Financial …
Wednesday of every week marks a pivotal moment for Indian investors and traders – the Bank Nifty expiry. This day witnesses the settlement of all outstanding Bank Nifty options contracts, often resulting in heightened volatility and intense market activity. In the last week, the Bank Nifty witnessed a volatile week, ending the previous Wednesday at …
The Nifty increased throughout the February series, which concluded at levels of 21,982.8. Series-on-series, the index concluded higher at 46120.9, a gain of around 2.80%, and Bank Nifty closed higher at ~2.95%. The Indian stock market is likely to witness its monthly derivatives expiry on March 28, 2024. This event, commonly known as rollover, signifies …
HDFC Bank faced a significant downturn following the release of its Q3FY24 results, with market sentiment heavily stacked against it. The HDFC Bank stock plummeted to a new 52-week low of Rs 1,363.55, with negative market depth indicating widespread selling pressure. However, the tide soon turned as the stock stabilised and began its ascent once …
HDFC Bank, India’s biggest private sector bank, announced its December quarter results yesterday, leading to significant pressure on the stock price in today’s early morning trading session. The results not only created pressure but also had a harsh impact on both the Nifty and Bank Nifty indices. Investors who were well-prepared and positioned with proper …
