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Part 2 Support and ResistanceOption Trading Strategies This is the most exciting part. Strategies range from simple to complex. Beginner Strategies Covered Call: Hold stock + sell call → generates income. Protective Put: Hold stock + buy put → insurance against fall. Cash-Secured Put: Sell put with enough cash reserved to buy stock if assigned. Intermediate Strategies Vertical Spread: Buy one option, sell another at different strikes. Straddle: Buy call + put at same strike → profit from volatility. Strangle: Buy call + put at different strikes. Advanced Strategies Iron Condor: Combines spreads to profit in low-volatility markets. Butterfly Spread: Profit from limited movement near strike. Calendar Spread: Exploit time decay by buying long-term and selling short-term options. Risk Management in Options Trading Options can wipe out capital if not managed properly. Key practices include: Position Sizing: Never risk more than a fixed % of capital. Stop Loss & Exit Rules: Define risk before entering. Diversification: Avoid concentrating all trades on one asset. Understanding Margin: Selling options requires large margin because risks are unlimited. Hedging: Use spreads to limit risk.
NSE:RELIANCEEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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Part 8 Trading Masterclass With ExpertsReal-Life Example – Hedging a Portfolio Suppose you hold ₹5,00,000 worth of Indian equities. You worry about a market correction. Instead of selling your holdings, you buy Nifty Put Options as insurance. Nifty at 20,000 You buy Put Option at Strike 19,800, Premium = 200 × 50 lot = ₹10,000. If Nifty falls to 19,000: Put gains = (19,800 – 19,000) × 50 = ₹40,000 Your portfolio loss is partially offset by option profit. This is how professionals use options for protection. Psychological Aspects of Options Trading Options trading is as much about mindset as knowledge: Stay disciplined. Don’t chase every trade. Accept losses—they’re part of the game. Avoid greed—taking profits early is better than losing them later. Learn patience—sometimes the best trade is no trade. Options trading is a powerful tool in the world of financial markets. For beginners, it may look overwhelming, but once broken down into clear concepts, options are simply another way to express your view on the market. Whether you want to speculate, hedge, or generate income, options offer flexibility that stocks alone cannot match. The key for beginners is education + risk management + practice. Start small, learn continuously, and slowly expand your strategies. Over time, you’ll realize that options aren’t scary—they’re opportunities waiting to be unlocked. With the right approach, options trading can transform your trading journey, making you not just a participant in the markets, but a smart strategist who uses every tool available.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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Divergence SecretsOption Trading in India India has seen a boom in retail options trading. 1. Exchanges NSE (National Stock Exchange): Leader in index & stock options. BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange): Smaller but growing. 2. Popular Underlyings Nifty 50 Options (most liquid). Bank Nifty Options (very volatile). Stock Options (Infosys, Reliance, HDFC Bank, etc.). 3. SEBI Regulations Compulsory margin requirements. Weekly index expiries (Thursday). Physical settlement of stock options at expiry. Option trading is a double-edged sword. It can create wealth through leverage, hedging, and smart strategies. But it can also destroy capital if misused without understanding risks. The secret is balance: Learn the basics. Practice with small positions. Respect risk management. Master volatility and Greeks. If stocks are like playing cricket, options are like playing 3D chess—complex, dynamic, but highly rewarding for disciplined traders.
NSE:M&MEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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Options vs Buying & Selling in TradingPart 1: Basics of Buying & Selling in Trading 1.1 How It Works Buying (going long): The trader purchases an asset, expecting its price to rise. Profit comes from selling it later at a higher price. Selling (going short): The trader sells an asset they don’t own (borrowing it from a broker), expecting its price to fall. Profit comes from buying it back later at a lower price. Example: If you buy 100 shares of Tata Steel at ₹120 and sell at ₹150, your profit = ₹30 × 100 = ₹3,000. If you short 100 shares of Infosys at ₹1,500 and later buy them back at ₹1,400, your profit = ₹100 × 100 = ₹10,000. 1.2 Characteristics of Traditional Trading Ownership: When you buy, you actually own the asset. Unlimited upside, unlimited downside (in shorting): Long trades can theoretically go up infinitely, but short trades carry unlimited loss potential. Capital intensive: You must pay the full value of the asset (unless using margin). Time horizon: No expiry date; you can hold as long as you want. 1.3 Advantages Simple and easy to understand. Ownership benefits like dividends, voting rights in stocks. No expiry pressure. 1.4 Risks Large capital required. Losses can be significant if the market goes against you. Limited flexibility in terms of strategy. Part 2: Basics of Options Trading 2.1 What Are Options? Options are derivative contracts that derive value from an underlying asset (like stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies). Call Option: Right to buy the asset at a fixed price (strike price). Put Option: Right to sell the asset at a fixed price. Options are rights, not obligations. The buyer of an option can choose whether to exercise it, while the seller (writer) is obligated to honor it. 2.2 Example of Options Suppose Nifty is at 20,000. You buy a Nifty 20,000 Call Option for a premium of ₹200. If Nifty rises to 20,500 at expiry, the option’s value = 500. Profit = (500 – 200) = ₹300 per unit. If Nifty falls to 19,500, you lose only the premium = ₹200. 2.3 Key Features Leverage: Small premium controls a large value of the asset. Limited risk for buyers: Maximum loss = premium paid. Variety of strategies: Options allow profit from up, down, or sideways markets. Time-bound: Every option has an expiry date. 2.4 Advantages Cost-efficient way to take positions. Hedging tool for managing risk. Flexibility in designing strategies. Defined risk when buying options. 2.5 Risks For buyers: Premium decay (time value erosion). For sellers: Potential unlimited losses. Complexity compared to direct buying and selling. Part 3: Options vs Buying/Selling – A Direct Comparison Feature Traditional Buying/Selling Options Trading Ownership Yes (when buying) No, it’s a contract Capital Requirement High Low (premium only) Leverage Limited (margin needed) Built-in leverage Risk Unlimited (in shorting) Limited for buyers, unlimited for sellers Profit Potential Unlimited upside (long) Defined, depending on strategy Expiry None Always has expiry Complexity Simple Complex Uses Investing, long-term holding Hedging, speculation, income strategies Part 4: Practical Use Cases 4.1 When to Use Traditional Buying & Selling Long-term investing in stocks. When you want ownership (e.g., dividends). When you want simple exposure to price movements. 4.2 When to Use Options Hedging: An investor holding a stock portfolio buys put options to protect against a fall. Speculation: A trader buys calls when expecting a sharp rally. Income generation: Selling options (like covered calls) to earn premiums. Event trading: Using straddles/strangles during earnings announcements. Part 5: Risk Management 5.1 In Buying/Selling Use stop-loss orders. Diversify portfolio. Avoid over-leverage. 5.2 In Options Stick to defined-risk strategies (like spreads). Understand implied volatility. Avoid naked option selling without capital cushion. Part 6: Psychological Differences Buying & Selling: Feels straightforward, intuitive. Less cognitive load. Options: Requires strong understanding of Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega). Traders must accept probability-based outcomes. Part 7: Real-Life Example Comparison Imagine you expect Reliance to rise from ₹2,500 to ₹2,700. Method 1 – Buying Shares: Buy 100 shares @ ₹2,500 = ₹2,50,000 invested. If price hits ₹2,700 → Profit = ₹20,000. Risk: If it falls to ₹2,300 → Loss = ₹20,000. Method 2 – Buying Call Option: Buy Reliance 2,500 Call @ ₹50 premium = ₹5,000 invested. If Reliance rises to ₹2,700, intrinsic value = ₹200. Profit = (200 – 50) × 100 = ₹15,000. If Reliance falls to ₹2,300, loss = only premium ₹5,000. Here, options gave higher percentage return with limited risk. Part 8: Long-Term Perspective Investors prefer buying & holding stocks, as they represent ownership in a growing business. Traders often use options for short-term moves, hedging, and leverage. Smart portfolios often combine both: owning core assets while using options for risk management. Conclusion Traditional buying and selling is like owning the road—it’s direct, long-term, and stable. Options are like renting a sports car for a specific race—cheaper, faster, but requiring skill and timing. Neither is inherently better. It depends on: Risk appetite Capital available Market view Time horizon Experience level For beginners, direct buying and selling is a solid foundation. For advanced traders, options open new horizons of creativity and control.
NSE:NIFTY1!Education
by TechnicalExpress
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Yatharth Hospital & Trauma Care Services Ltd. 4 Hour View4-Hour Time-Frame View – Technical Snapshot While many platforms don’t provide a dedicated 4-hour technical summary, we can still glean insights from related intraday data—particularly from platforms like Investing.com (5-hour view) and TopStockResearch’s 4-hour-specific metrics. Investing.com (5-Hour, closest available proxy) Technical Summary (5-Hour): Strong Buy Overall Summary (5 Hrs → Strong Buy) indicates strong upward momentum even over shorter intraday frames TopStockResearch (4-Hour TSR Strength Index) This platform provides a more granular “4-Hour” breakdown: TSR Strength Index: Strong Bullish — YATHARTH is more bullish than 97–98% of stocks Indicators: RSI: ~69–70 → Buy MACD: ~20 → Buy ADX: ~36 → Buy Stochastic: ~42 → (Neutral or Buy range) ROC: ~4–5 → Buy Supertrend: ~647 → indicating upward trend Williams %R: Slightly negative (near overbought region) CMF (Chaikin Money Flow): Positive (~0.13) → Buying pressure PSAR: ~674 These inputs together reinforce a strong bullish bias over the 4-hour window Pivot Levels (Intraday / 4-Hour Range) TopStockResearch provides intraday pivot level analysis: Current Price (~₹749) is trading above all primary resistance levels—including R3 (Classic), Camarilla R4, Fibonacci R3, Woodie’s R2, and DeMark R1, signaling a robust intraday breakout
NSE:YATHARTH
by TechnicalExpress
Kotak Mahindra Bank 1 Week ViewWeekly Technical Levels & Analysis Pivot-Based Levels (from TopStockResearch) Weekly Support Zones (Standard pivots): S1: ₹1,964.87 S2: ₹1,943.13 S3: ₹1,906.07 Weekly Resistance Zones: R1: ₹2,001.93 R2: ₹2,060.73 R3: ₹2,082.47 These pivot levels often act as short-term barriers and support and can help anticipate price behavior within the current weekly range. Elliott Wave Analysis (from FXStreet) The stock appears to be beginning Wave 3 in an Elliott Wave count—typically the strongest impulse phase. The invalidating level for this bullish count is pegged at ₹1,681. As long as the price stays above this, the bullish structure remains valid. This suggests strong upward potential in the medium term.
NSE:KOTAKBANKLong
by TechnicalExpress
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Trading Master Class With ExpertsRisks in Options Trading Time decay eats premium if direction isn’t quick. Volatility crush reduces premium post-events (like RBI policy). Unlimited risk for sellers if market moves sharply. Liquidity issues in some stock options. Options Trading Psychology Requires discipline & patience—most beginners lose by overtrading. Emotions like fear of missing out (FOMO) or greed destroy capital. Successful option traders often specialize in 1–2 instruments (e.g., Bank Nifty weekly options). Role of Retail vs Institutional Traders Retail traders mostly buy options (lottery-ticket approach). Institutions & HNIs dominate selling (because they can hold margins). Data shows: retail traders lose premium, institutions earn it—but smart retail traders can also make money by following disciplined strategies.
NSE:NIFTYEducation
by SkyTradingZone
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ICICI BANK Double Top Breakout: Is a Major Price Surge Ahead? ICICI Bank is near its double top resistance zone on the daily time frame. If ICICI Bank closes above 1,475, it will break out of the double top resistance, and the stock could then cross the 1,500 level. Along with the price increase, volume has also risen, and an RSI trendline resistance breakout has been observed, which are very positive signs for this stock. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, DICEY TRADE.
NSE:ICICIBANKLong
by diceytrade
ICICIBANK LOOKING GOOD TO SOAR HIGHICICIBANK is currently trading at 1328.75, showcasing a strong breakout and successful retest at a critical level, where the previous resistance has now turned into support. The stock has consistently performed exceptionally well since its inception, supported by great fundamentals and a solid technical setup. With this bullish momentum, a significant rally could be on the horizon in the coming weeks. The levels and targets for both short-term and long-term trades are clearly defined and promising. P.S. The long-term outlook extends until the end of next year.
NSE:ICICIBANKLong
by AlphaTradesTM
25th Oct 2024 - IndusInd lower circuit, ICICI Bank will save us?BankNifty Stance Bearish ️⬇️ BN has fallen only 2.46% ~ 1283 points and is much better than Nifty on a relative basis. IndusInd Bank took a huge beating on Friday as it fell ~ 18.63% due to poor quarterly results. Indian stock markets are not used to such wild reactions, but if our markets start punishing stocks for bad results, I guess it is much better for the future. Ideally, such reactions on stock prices will keep the management on their toes to avoid poor results thereby helping them put in the necessary hard work to achieve the desired results. ICICI Bank will react to its results today, since we are in a bearish hold, would like to see if Sell on Rise is applicable on this scrip. The main point to consider is that ICICI has more than 27% weightage on BankNifty and is single handedly capable of bringing out BN from the Bear hold. 51101 is my first resistance level above which I will change the stance to neutral. For real bearish momentum to pick up, we need to fall below 49704.
NSE:BANKNIFTYShort
by viswaram
20 Jan ’24 — Will Quarterly results help the BankNifty bulls?BankNifty Analysis - Stance Bearish ⬇️ For some or the other reason, the 4mts & 63mts charts are not visible on TradingView. It may be due to this unscheduled working day and they might be facing issues with data feeds from vendors. We had a bearish view yesterday also and despite BN ending the day today with 357pts ~ 0.78% we are still maintaining the bearish stance. 16mts chart A shallow support and resistance zone has formed between 45609 and 46025. The first critical support is unchanged at 45399 and the critical resistance at 47465. BankNifty was single-handedly responsible for limiting the losses on Nifty today - so we need to give due credit for that. But take a look at the chart - The fall from 48000+ levels did not just come because HDFCBK had poor results, it may be unwinding by FIIs considering the fiscal policy changes or reforms expectations for Budget 2024. So even if we have super duper results like the KOTAKs and ICICIs - we may not scale up that quickly. Honestly, we prefer if BN could reclaim the ATHs and support Nifty to crawl back into the channel. The US market hit a new ATH yesterday - SPX and the mood is euphoric.
NSE:BANKNIFTYShort
by viswaram
ICICI Bank- 3rd attempt to cross 960, will it succeed?960 is upon us again. ICICI Bank has a number of factors lined up this time. However there is one missing piece that i would like to see fall into place to confirm this breakout Several breakouts in ICICI Bank have failed in the last 12 months. This time maybe different Other banks like Axis, PNB are moving strongly, so a move in ICICI Bank was expected The sellers at 960 may have been cleared last time when we came up in June. Then the stock was overbought - this time it isnt Results on the 22nd of July - this maybe a classic earnings run by people who know Overhead supply this time is far less - and hence pull to 970 is likely. Dont buy the break, but wait for the retest of the high to buy it in the safest possible way Additionally call premiums are very low - they are discounting results. So basically get a free hit on the results:)
NSE:ICICIBANKLong
by kunal_finner
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