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Part 1: Equity Derivatives - A Beginner's GuideWhat are derivatives? Basic interpretation : something which is based on another source. A derivative is a contract or product whose value derives from the value of the base asset. The base asset is called the underlying asset. i.e., Sugar prices will rise if sugarcane prices increase due to low production. It means sugarcane is the underlying asset of sugar because the value of sugar is associated with sugarcane. There is a broad range of underlying assets: Metals: lead, gold, silver, copper, zinc, nickel, tin, etc. Energy: coal, natural gas, etc. Agri commodities: corn, cotton, pulses, wheat, sugar, etc. Financial assets: Stocks, bonds, forex, etc. There are two types of derivatives: 1. Exchange-traded: A standardized derivative contract, listed and traded on an organized exchange. 2. Over-the-counter/off-exchange trading/pink sheet trading: A derivative product in which counterparties buy or sell a contract or product at a negotiated price without exchange Instruments of derivatives market: There are four instruments in the derivatives market: 1. Forward: Forward is a non-standard agreement or agreement between two parties that allows you to buy/sell the asset at the agreed price for a pre-decided date of the contract. Forwards are negotiated between two pirates, so the terms and conditions of the contract are customized. These are called over-the-counter(OTC). 2. Future: Future contracts are similar to forwarding contracts, but the deal is made through an organized and regulated exchange rather than negotiated between two counterparties. A futures contract is an exchange-traded forward contract. 3. Options: A derivative contract that gives the right but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a stated strike price on or before a specified date. Buyers of options- Pays the premium and buys the right Sellers of options - Receives the premium with the obligation to buy/sell underlying assets. 4. Swap: A swap is a derivative contract between two counterparties to exchange for the cash flows or liabilities from two different financial instruments. It is an introduction article. I will cover all these topics in detail. Swap helps participants manage risk associated with volatility risk interest rate, currency exchange rates, & commodity prices. Index: Index = Portfolio of securities An Index shows how investors experience the economy. Is it progressing or not? A Stock market index gathers data from a variety of companies of industries. The data forms an overall picture and helps investors compare market performance through past and current prices. Financial indices represent the price movement of bonds, shares, Treasury Bills, etc. Importance of Index: 1. An index is an indication of a specific sector or gross market. 2. It helps investors to pick the right stock 3. An index is a statistical indicator. It represents an overall change or part of a change in the economy. 4. In OTC & exchange-traded markets, It used as an underlying asset for derivatives trading 5. An index helps to measure for evaluation of portfolio performance. 6. Portfolio managers use indices as investment benchmarks. 7. Index illustrates investor sentiments. Types of index: There are four classifications for indices: Equal Weighted Index: Each company is given the same weightage in the composition of this index. Equal-weighted indexes are more diversified than market capitalization-weighted indexes. This index focuses on value investing. Free-float index: In finance, equity divides into different among various stakeholders like promoters, institutions, corporates, individuals, etc. A tradable stake for trading is called a free-float share. i.g, If XYZ company has issued 5 lakh shares with the face value of Rs 10, but of these, 2 lakh shares are owned by the promoter, then the free-float market capitalization is Rs 30 lakh. Free-float market capitalization: Free-floating shares * Price of shares Index: BSE SENSEX Market capitalization-weighted index: In this index, each stock is given weightage according to its market capitalization. High market cap = High weightage Low market cap = low weightage Market Cap= Current market price * total number of outstanding shares i. e, if XYZ company has 1,000,000 outstanding shares and a market price of 55 rs per share will have a market capitalization of 55,000,000. Index: Nifty 50 Price Weighted Index: High price = More weightage Low price = Low weightage Popular price-weighted index: Dow Jones industrial average & Nikkei 225 I will upload second part soon. Thank you :) Money_Dictators
NSE:NIFTYEducation
by Money_Dictators
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Symmetrical / Ascending TriangleSymmetrical / Ascending Triangle Two different types pattern near to shwing in the bank nifty banknifty in high range zone anything will be happen in stock market so be careful before trade wait for any breakout and sustain or predict the right situation as per market situation Most popular chart pattern Ascending Triangle is menaing to high Bulish Symmetrical Triangle is for Neutral So please look the chart as per my drawing for intraday trading please comment on my thinking wrong or right. Thanking You
NSE:BANKNIFTY
by dasarijit245
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CHOOSING OPTIONS STRIKEChoosing wrong strike prices can lead to big losses even when our analysis is right. It's due to Theta decay. So Lets understand some basics of options strike price. There are three types of strike prices based on their moneyness. 1)ATM (At the Money) 2)OTM (Out of the Money) 3)ITM (In the Money) FOR CALL OPTIONS : Lets assume Stock ABC is trading at 150 (spot price). Then, Spot price = 150 ATM Strike = 150 Any strike above spot price is OTM for call option. Ex : 160 ,170,180 etc., Any strike below spot price is ITM for call option. Ex : 140, 130, 120 etc., FOR PUT OPTIONS : Stock ABC is trading at 150 (spot price). Spot price = 150 ATM Strike = 150 Any strike above spot price is ITM for put option. Ex : 160 ,170,180 etc., Any strike below spot price is OTM for put option. Ex : 140, 130, 120 etc., HOW TO CHOOSE THE STRIKE AMONG THE ABOVE THREE MONEYNESS 1)Follow a simple rule, Buy a strike price which is closer to the spot price. "OTM STRIKES ARE BIG NO" . 2) Remember! when we are buying an option, the stock / index needs to move up / down with a good momentum. So that our option will gain some value & we will be in profit. So it doesn't make sense to buy a OTM call / put. Because if a strike price is far away from spot price, it won't give us much movement due to time decay. I have even shared my option strike rules as follow. Friday, Monday & Tuesday = ATM strikes Wednesday & Thursday = ITM strikes This is how I used to pick strikes for intraday. The reason is simple because, if we are closer to the expiry (Thursday) the effect of theta decay is very high. Due to which our premiums will not move much even if the stock / index has moved pretty well. By following these rules, our chances of losing money will drop drastically. Happy Learning & Earning :) - DivyaaPugal
NSE:RELIANCEEducation
by Divyaapugal
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EASY OPTION TRADING STRATEGY FOR NIFTY INDEX TRADING Key Levels For Day Trading Support Zones For Nifty Intraday Trading on Fiday First Resistance Zone For Nifty – 17284 – 17293 Second Resistance Zone For Nifty – 17220 – 17230 Third Resistance Zone For Nifty – 17165 – 17181 Forth Support Zone For Nifty – 17060 – 17072 Resistance Zones For Nifty Intraday Trading on Fiday First Resistance Zone For Nifty – 17380 – 17370 Second Resistance Zone For Nifty – 17472 – 17458 Third Resistance Zone For Nifty – 17540 – 17528 –
NSE:NIFTYShort
by manojshinde27
BankNifty Daily Levels Update For Option Day Trading Major Support Zones For BankNifty On Expiry  First Support Zone For Nifty –             37523  - 37560 Second Support Zone For Nifty –        37306  - 37345 Third Support Zone For Nifty –          37055  - 37095 Major Resistance  Zones For BankNifty On Tuesday  First Resistance  Zone For Nifty –      ( 37852 - 37827  ) Second Resistance  Zone For Nifty –   ( 38195 - 38165 ) Third Resistance  Zone For Nifty –      ( 38535 - 38495 )
NSE:BANKNIFTY
by manojshinde27
NIFTY TRENDNifty analysis : Two confirmations of shorts 1. TrendLine Rejections with above avg Volumes 2. Rsi Divergence upon follow up - Trade ideas 1. Low Risk - Low Rewards _ High Probabilty (CREDIT SPREADS) TRADE IDEA : SELL 18200 & above calls SEP expiry & BUY HEDGE 2. Low Risk - High Rewards _ (RATIO) TRADE IDEA : SEP - Monthly Expiry BUY ATM 17600PE - 2lots BUY 16400PE - 2lots SELL 16800PE - 4lots POP : 42% \\ Margin Req : 80K \\ Breakeven : 17400 \\ Max Profit @16800 \\ Max Loss above 17600
NSE:NIFTY1!Short
by Devyansh_B