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Nifty 50 spot 25327.05 by Daily Chart view - Weekly updateNifty 50 spot 25327.05 by Daily Chart view - Weekly update - Rising Support Channel sustained a positive supportive role - Bullish "W" Double Bottom uptrend momentum yet on strong ground - Falling Resistance Trendline active and Resistance Channel Breakout sustained - Updated Resistance Zone 25430 to 25670 for Nifty Index based on current week momentum - Updated Support Zone at 24875 to 25135 for the Nifty Index gained strength by weekly closure above 25000
NSE:NIFTY
by PIYUSHCHAVDA
Option Trading 1. Introduction to Options In the world of financial markets, investors and traders are always looking for instruments that allow them flexibility, leverage, and opportunities to manage risks. One of the most popular derivatives that provide such opportunities is options trading. An option is a financial contract between two parties: a buyer and a seller. The buyer of the option gets the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset (like stocks, indices, or commodities) at a predetermined price within a specified time. The seller (also called the option writer) has the obligation to fulfill the contract if the buyer decides to exercise it. This feature—right without obligation—is what makes options unique compared to other financial instruments. 2. Basic Terminology Before diving deeper, let’s clarify some key terms: Call Option: Gives the buyer the right to buy the underlying asset at a fixed price (strike price). Put Option: Gives the buyer the right to sell the underlying asset at a fixed price. Strike Price: The pre-agreed price at which the buyer can buy or sell the underlying. Premium: The cost paid by the option buyer to the seller for the right. Expiration Date: The last date the option is valid. In the Money (ITM): When exercising the option is profitable (e.g., stock price above strike for calls, below strike for puts). Out of the Money (OTM): When exercising leads to a loss, so the buyer won’t exercise. At the Money (ATM): When the stock price is very close to the strike price. 3. How Options Work – An Example Suppose stock ABC Ltd. is trading at ₹100. You expect the stock to rise. You buy a Call Option with a strike price of ₹105 for a premium of ₹3, expiring in one month. Scenario 1: Stock rises to ₹115 You exercise your right to buy at ₹105 and immediately sell at ₹115. Profit = (115 – 105) – 3 = ₹7 per share. Scenario 2: Stock stays at ₹100 Buying at ₹105 makes no sense, so you let the option expire. Loss = premium paid = ₹3. This shows the limited loss (premium only) but unlimited profit potential for an option buyer. 4. Types of Options Trading Participants There are broadly four categories: Call Buyers – bullish traders expecting price rise. Put Buyers – bearish traders expecting price fall. Call Sellers – take opposite side of call buyers, hoping price stays flat or falls. Put Sellers – take opposite side of put buyers, hoping price stays flat or rises. Buyers take on risk by paying premiums, while sellers assume obligations but earn premiums upfront.
NSE:IGLEducation
by SkyTradingZone
6
Titagarh Rail Systems Chart AnalysisTitagarh Rail is trading near 955, showing a strong recovery after breaking its long-term downtrend line. The stock has formed a solid base around 790–800 and has been moving higher with strong momentum. Currently, it is testing the resistance zone near 960–1000. If it sustains above this resistance, it may open the path towards higher levels in the coming sessions. 🔑 Key Levels: ✅ Support: 910 / 880 / 800 ✅ Resistance: 960 / 1030 / 1100 ✅ Trend: Bullish reversal after breakout from downtrend 📈 The breakout structure suggests strength, with rising volumes confirming accumulation. Sustaining above 960 could be a strong sign for further upside towards 1030+. ⚠️ This analysis is for educational purpose only, not a buy recommendation.
NSE:TITAGARHLong
by bhandariarjun799
Gold holds firm at 3,63x | Caution for Friday session🟡 XAU/USD – 19/09 | Captain Vincent ⚓ 🔎 Captain’s Log – Market Context FED : Probability of a 25bps cut in October is 91.9%, while holding rates is only 8.9% → almost certain FED will continue easing. US News : No major data today, market remains quiet. Gold : Sharp moves in Asia session, but support 3,632 – 3,630 held strong. Yesterday’s Buy at 3,62x delivered 200 pips , confirming this zone as a “fortress” support. Note : Today is Friday – end of the week session, unexpected volatility may occur before the weekly close → strict risk management required. ⏩ Captain’s Summary : Gold remains bullish, but caution is needed with end-of-week swings. Golden Harbor around 3,63x continues to be a solid anchor. 📈 Captain’s Chart – Technical Analysis Storm Breaker (Resistance / Sell Zone) 3,661 – 3,663 (intraday resistance) 3,683 – 3,685 (strong OB, likely profit-taking zone) Golden Harbor (Support / Buy Zone) 3,602 – 3,605 (FVG zone – deeper support if 3,63x breaks, waiting for strong demand) Market Structure After rebounding from 3,62x, Gold consolidated around 3,65x – 3,66x. Main trend stays bullish, but needs support retest to confirm buyers’ strength. 3,66x is the pivot barrier: • Breakout → targets 3,68x • Rejection → retest 3,64x – 3,62x 🎯 Captain’s Map – Trade Plan ✅ Buy (priority) Entry: 3,602 – 3,605 SL: 3,588 TP: 3,629 – 3,661 – 3,683 ⚡ Sell (short scalp) Entry: 3,683 – 3,685 SL: 3,695 TP: 3,665 – 3,645 ⚓ Captain’s Note “The 3,63x fortress continues to hold, keeping the Golden ship safe on its northward journey. Golden Harbor 🏝️ (3,602 – 3,605) remains the main dock for sailors to gather strength. Storm Breaker 🌊 (3,683 – 3,685) may raise waves, suitable for short Quick Boarding 🚤 . Today is Friday – the sea can shift unexpectedly, so keep the sails full but hands steady on the helm.”
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by CaptainVincent
1
Bitcoin Testing Resistance with Potential Pullback AheadKey observations: Range Breakout: Earlier, Bitcoin broke out of a consolidation zone (marked box), which triggered the recent upward move. Resistance Zone: Price is hovering near the 5.15%–5.42% gain zone, where selling pressure has historically emerged. Pullback Signal: The drawn arrow suggests a possible rejection at this resistance, pointing to a corrective move down toward the 3% zone. Momentum Check: If BTC fails to hold above this resistance, a retracement is likely. However, a strong breakout could open the door toward 6% gains. 📌 Conclusion: Bitcoin is at a decision point. Rejection at resistance could bring a pullback toward 2.8%–3.0%, while a breakout above 5.4% would continue the bullish momentum.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDShort
by DrForexPhd
DRREDDY–Weekly Chart AnalysisThe stock is currently trading near ₹1,322 and is once again testing the long-term descending trendline resistance that has capped every rally since 2023. This resistance lies in the ₹1,345–₹1,348 zone and represents the key decision point for the next move. Bullish Scenario (if breakout holds) First method of calculation: ₹1,379.70, 1398.25, 1415-1421 → derived from prior swing highs. Second method : ₹1,705→ based on a range of neckline to head of inverted head & shoulder. This is not a valid setup. Third method : ₹1,472, 1,530, 1585→ calculated as fib extension levels. Bearish Scenario (if rejection occurs) Support: ₹1284, 1245, 1200 as immediate downside levels. Momentum RSI is around 58, showing a bullish curve without overbought conditions, suggesting momentum supports an upside breakout.
NSE:DRREDDYLong
by AbsoluteAnalytics
Divergence Secrets1. Basic Option Trading Strategies These are simple, beginner-friendly strategies where risks are limited and easy to understand. 1.1 Covered Call How it Works: You own 100 shares of a stock and sell a call option against it. Goal: Earn income (premium) while holding stock. Best When: You expect the stock to stay flat or slightly rise. Risk: If stock rises too much, you must sell at the strike price. Example: You own Infosys at ₹1,500. You sell a call at strike ₹1,600 for premium ₹20. If Infosys stays below ₹1,600, you keep the premium. 1.2 Protective Put How it Works: You buy a put option to protect a stock you own. Goal: Hedge downside risk. Best When: You fear a market drop but don’t want to sell. Example: You own TCS at ₹3,500. You buy a put with strike ₹3,400. If TCS falls to ₹3,200, your stock loses ₹300, but the put gains. 1.3 Cash-Secured Put How it Works: You sell a put option while holding enough cash to buy the stock if assigned. Goal: Earn premium and possibly buy stock at a discount. Best When: You’re okay owning the stock at a lower price. 2. Intermediate Strategies Now we step into strategies combining multiple options. 2.1 Vertical Spreads These involve buying one option and selling another of the same type (call/put) with different strikes but same expiry. (a) Bull Call Spread Buy lower strike call, sell higher strike call. Limited risk, limited profit. Best when moderately bullish. (b) Bear Put Spread Buy higher strike put, sell lower strike put. Best when moderately bearish. 2.2 Calendar Spread Buy a long-term option and sell a short-term option at the same strike. Profits if stock stays near strike as short-term option loses value faster. 2.3 Diagonal Spread Like a calendar, but strikes are different. Offers flexibility in adjusting for trend + time. 3. Advanced Option Trading Strategies These are for experienced traders who understand volatility and time decay deeply. 3.1 Straddle Buy one call and one put at same strike, same expiry. Profits if the stock makes a big move in either direction. Best before major events (earnings, policy announcements). Risk: If stock stays flat, you lose premium. 3.2 Strangle Similar to straddle, but strike prices are different. Cheaper, but requires larger move. 3.3 Iron Condor Sell an out-of-the-money call spread and put spread. Profits if stock stays within a range. Great for low-volatility environments. 3.4 Butterfly Spread Combination of calls (or puts) where profit peaks at a middle strike. Limited risk, limited reward. Best when expecting very little movement. 3.5 Ratio Spreads Sell more options than you buy (like 2 short calls, 1 long call). Higher potential reward, but can be risky if stock trends too far.
NSE:RELIANCEEducation
by SkyTradingZone
4
PCR Trading StrategiesIntroduction Options are among the most fascinating tools in the financial markets. Unlike regular stock trading, where you simply buy or sell shares, options allow you to control risk, leverage your money, and design strategies that profit in multiple market conditions—whether the market goes up, down, or even stays flat. But here’s the catch: options can be confusing at first. Many beginners look at terms like strike price, premium, Greeks, spreads, and quickly feel overwhelmed. That’s why the key to mastering options is not memorizing definitions but understanding how strategies work in different situations. This guide takes you step by step, from the basics to advanced strategies, with real-world logic and human-friendly explanations. By the end, you’ll not only know the common option strategies but also when and why traders use them. 1. The Foundations of Options Trading 1.1 What is an Option? An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a certain price within a certain time frame. Call Option: Right to buy an asset at a set price (strike price). Put Option: Right to sell an asset at a set price. Example: Suppose Reliance stock is at ₹2,500. You buy a call option with strike price ₹2,600 expiring in one month. If Reliance goes to ₹2,700, your option becomes valuable, because you can buy at ₹2,600 when the market price is ₹2,700. 1.2 Key Terms Strike Price: The price at which you can buy/sell. Premium: The cost of the option. Expiration Date: The last date the option is valid. In the Money (ITM): Option already has value. Out of the Money (OTM): Option has no intrinsic value yet. 1.3 Why Use Options? Hedging: Protect your portfolio from risk. Speculation: Bet on market direction with less money. Income: Earn regular premiums by selling options. 2. The Core Building Blocks Before strategies, let’s understand what influences an option’s price: 2.1 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Value Intrinsic Value: The real value if exercised now. Extrinsic Value: The time and volatility premium. Example: Nifty at 20,000. A call with strike 19,800 has intrinsic value = 200. If premium is 250, then 200 is intrinsic, 50 is extrinsic. 2.2 Time Decay (Theta) Options lose value as they approach expiry. This is why sellers often make money if the stock doesn’t move much. 2.3 Volatility (Vega) Higher volatility increases option premiums. Ahead of big events like earnings, option prices rise. After the event, prices usually drop (called volatility crush).
NSE:NIFTYEducation
by SkyTradingZone
XAUUSD: Sideway Trading Opportunity Before Further Decline?Hello, fellow traders! Today, we will analyze XAUUSD and identify a great trading opportunity in the sideway trend before gold could potentially continue its downward adjustment. Yesterday, although the Fed cut interest rates to 4.25% as expected (4.25% compared to 4.50% previously) , the cut did not exceed expectations, reducing the outlook for further policy easing. The USD may no longer weaken , putting downward pressure on gold. In addition, the unemployment claims data came in lower than forecast (231K vs. 241K) , indicating a strong labor market, which will support the USD. When the USD strengthens, gold typically faces downward pressure, meaning gold prices could fall further if the USD continues to strengthen. Gold is facing strong resistance at 3,700 , showing signs of a decline. The 3,660 zone is a key rebound level, and if support at 3,600 is not broken, gold could trade sideways before continuing the downward trend. Low trading volume and flow of funds suggest that the sideway trend could continue in the short term. Don’t forget, our trading strategy needs to be flexible, seizing opportunities, and never missing any market changes.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by ShadowReaper_
2
Gold Dips After Fed Meeting: What's Next for the Market?Hey traders! After a super volatile session, gold prices took a hit yesterday (September 18). The precious metal dropped 0.4% to $3,643.40/oz, while futures contracts lost 1.1% to $3,678.30/oz. This comes right after gold hit a new record of $3,707.40/oz in the previous session. Is this a signal for a major correction or just a bit of profit-taking? Let's break it down! Fundamental Analysis: The Market 'Digests' the Fed's Message While the Fed did cut rates by 0.25% as expected, the message from the meeting wasn't entirely 'dovish'. Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised doubts about the pace of future policy easing. He stressed that the rate cut was just a "risk management" move to address a weakening labor market, not a firm promise for aggressive easing. USD Recovers: The Fed's cautious stance helped the USD index gain 0.5%, making gold more expensive for holders of other currencies. Long-Term Drivers Still Strong: Despite the short-term dip, experts remain bullish on gold. The core drivers for its rally are still in place: BRIC Central Bank Buying: Central banks, especially from China, continue to diversify their reserves, moving away from the USD. Safe-Haven Demand: Ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions are still a key reason for investors to flock to gold. Swiss Data Confirms: Data shows that gold exports from Switzerland to China jumped 254% in August 2025 compared to July, which proves that real demand is super strong. Technical Analysis: Unpredictable Volatility After the FOMC meeting, gold was all over the place, breaking through resistance and support levels in a flash. The market is reacting more to macro news than to technical patterns right now. Resistance: $3671, $3686, $3694 Support: $3647, $3632, $3612, $3598 Outlook: Today, we should still prefer long positions if gold stays above the $365x level. However, if gold closes a candle below $364x during the US session, be cautious and consider a switch to sell positions. Suggested Trading Strategy (Use Strict Risk Management): SELL ZONE Zone: $3686 - $3688 SL: $3696 TP: $3678 - $3668 - $3658 - $3648 - $3638 BUY ZONE Zone: $3616 - $3614 SL: $3606 TP: $3624 - $3634 - $3644 - $3654 - $3664 The market is super sensitive to news right now. Always be careful and don't overtrade. Do you think this is a buying opportunity or a time to step back? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #Gold #XAUUSD #Fed #GoldAnalysis #TradingView #FinancialMarkets #TechnicalAnalysis #GoldTrading #USD #BRIC
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Jeremy_NPC
BULLISH SWING OPPORTUNITY IN GBPCHFSo previously we have had analysis on H4 timeframe for a price retracement. The price of ICMARKETS:GBPCHF is behaving exactly the same and formed a great Bullish Hammer at strong support level. When we come on hourly timeframe we witness that the price is in oversold area from where the buyers will take control to move the price into 1.0810 - 1.0828 area. Our buying strategy is simple. We placed a buy stop order at the Lower High at 1.0750 with a stop loss at 1.0708. I am Taking a 42 pips risk with reward of 50 pips (even more can be taken but my TP is at 1.0800 level to be on the safe side. Hence Entry (Buy stop): 1.0850 Stop Loss (42 pips): 1.0708 TP (50 pips): 1.0800
Long
by hameedops