Options Trading
“Every trader has strengths and weakness. Some are good holders of winners, but may hold their losers a little too long. Others may cut their winners a little short, but are quick to take their losses. As long as you stick to your own style, you get the good and bad in your own approach.” – Michael Marcus
Options are financial instruments whose value is derived from the value of an underlying (aka involved) asset like security or an asset. An options deal offers the buyer the opportunity to buy or sell depending on one’s view on the value of involved security. (Continue Reading…)
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Essential Readings
What is Bank Nifty? Index That Summarizes Economic Health
What Is Bank Nifty? Bank Nifty is the Index that comprises of the most liquid banks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Bank Nifty comprises the twelve leading banks (inclusive of both the Public sector and Private sector) that are publically listed on NSE. Following is the list of 12 banks included: Axis Bank […]
Introduction to Candlesticks – Single Candlestick Patterns
A Guide to Single Candlestick Patterns: If you want to become a successful stock market trader, it is very important that you learn to read and understand candlesticks or candles. These candlesticks are basically a style of technical chart used to describe price movements of a stock, derivative, or currency. Understanding candlesticks and their patterns […]
Understanding Candlesticks – Multi Candle Patterns
Multi Candlesticks Patterns: Hi traders! In the previous article, we discussed the various single candlestick patterns and their importance in understanding the pricing patterns. Here, in this article, we will be talking about various multi candlesticks patterns. These are patterns generated by a series of prior candles. Single candlesticks patterns along with multiple candlestick study […]
Futures vs Options Trading: Which is More Profitable?
Futures vs Options Trading – before we dwell deeper into this debate, let us first understand what each of these financial instruments implies. However, before that, it is important that you understand what does owning an equity share implies – “Owning an Equity is like owning an ownership stake in the company. The holders of […]
Option Greeks Basics: The Gods In Option Trading
Introduction to Option Greeks Basics: What are the makings of a great cricket match? Is it just that brilliant hundred by a batsman, or one 5 wicket haul by a bowler or is it that sparkling catch or run-out by the fielder. Or is a combination of all of these along with some crucial moments […]
What Are Futures Contract? And How are they traded in India?
Understanding Futures Contract and their importance: The Futures and Forward Contracts are a financial instrument that derives their value from the value of the underlying asset. Basically, the futures contract are contracts between buyers and sellers, where the buyer agrees to buy a fixed number of shares from the sellers, at a specified time in […]
How to Trade Options In India? Step-by-Step Guide!
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Trade Options in India: Options Trading has been quite popular in India in recent days. Because of the pandemic situation, a lot of new and existing traders have been able to understand and learn this new craft of trading (Options Trading). Nonetheless, as the skills and steps required to […]
Basics of Hedging – What is Hedging in Stock Market?
Understanding Basics of Hedging and How it can be used to reduce stock market risk: If you are an investor in the capital markets, I am sure you have across days where your portfolio has shown wild moves up or down. These fluctuations in the stock market are always something that creates a lot of […]
Option Trading Strategies For Beginners
A Beginners Guide to Basics Option Trading Strategies For Beginners: Imagine having the power to own something at a price you want and not worry about the future uncertainties. Options trading gives you this power. Before dwelling deeper into the Ocean of Option trading strategies, let us have a quick snapshot of the concept of […]
Bearish Options Trading Strategies – How to Use Options in Bearish Market?
Bearish Options Trading Strategies Explained: If the Bulls express their view in the Options market by Buying Call Option, then the Bears express their view by Buying Put Option. In this article, we will try and understand the option strategies for the BEARISH Market. “Call Options give the right to the Holder of the option […]
