Part 2 Support and Resistance Why Trade Options?
1. Leverage
A small premium can control a large position.
2. Limited Risk (for buyers)
You lose only the premium paid.
3. Flexibility
Suitable for bullish, bearish, sideways, and volatile markets.
4. Hedging
Investors hedge their portfolios using puts to reduce downside risk.
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Part 1 Ride The Big Moves What Is Option Trading?
Option trading involves buying and selling financial contracts called options.
An option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specific price before or on a certain date.
The underlying asset can be stocks, indices, commodities, currencies, ETFs, or cryptocurrencies.
Options are derivatives because their value is derived from another asset.
Traders use options for speculation, hedging, and income generation.
Part 1 Intraday Trading Master Class Moneyness of Options
Moneyness defines the option’s relationship with the spot price.
ITM (In-The-Money)
Higher intrinsic value, safer movement, but expensive.
ATM (At-The-Money)
Highest extrinsic value → moves fastest with price.
OTM (Out-of-The-Money)
No intrinsic value → cheap but risky.
Each behaves differently depending on volatility and time.
Part 1 Technical Analysis VS. Institutional Option Trading What Are Options?
Options are derivative contracts. They derive their value from an underlying asset such as stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies. Each option has two crucial components:
Strike Price
The price at which you can buy or sell the underlying asset.
Expiry Date
The date when the contract ends.
There are two types of options:
Call Option – Right to buy an asset at a fixed strike price.
Put Option – Right to sell an asset at a fixed strike price.
You pay an amount called premium to buy these rights.
Part 1 Support and Resistance What Are Options?
Options are financial contracts that give you the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price before a certain date.
The asset can be a stock, index, commodity, currency, or ETF.
Options derive value from the underlying asset—hence called derivatives.
The key idea: You pay a small premium but control a larger value.
Simple Explanation:
Options allow traders to control market positions with limited capital. Unlike buying shares directly, options offer flexibility—you can profit even if the market goes up, down, or stays flat.
CENTUM 1 Day Time Frame 📊 Daily Pivot & Levels (Classic Method)
These levels are calculated from recent price action and are widely used by traders for intraday to short-term decisions:
Level Price (Approx ₹)
R3 (Strong Resistance) ~ 2,586–2,587
R2 (Resistance 2) ~ 2,542–2,549
R1 (Resistance 1) ~ 2,507–2,511
📍 Pivot Point ~ 2,484–2,487
S1 (Support 1) ~ 2,465–2,471
S2 (Support 2) ~ 2,442–2,442
S3 (Support 3) ~ 2,423–2,423
🧠 How to Interpret These Key Levels
✔ Above Pivot (~₹2,485): Bias leans bullish — buyers are in control if price stays above this level.
✔ Below Pivot: Indicates bearish/pressure zone — watch closely for breakdowns.
✔ Break of R1/R2 levels: Upside continuation toward next resistance.
✔ Break of S1/S2 levels: Bearish momentum likely increases.
📌 Quick Snapshot (Today’s Context)
Daily pivot acts as the main reference level (~₹2,485).
Bullish above R1 (~₹2,507), R2 (~₹2,542), R3 (~₹2,586).
Bearish below S1 (~₹2,465), S2 (~₹2,442), S3 (~₹2,423).
Part 12 Trading Master ClassBenefits
- Leverage: Control more with less capital.
- Limited Risk: Buyers risk only premium.
- Flexibility: Strategies for any market view.
- Hedging: Protect portfolios.
Risks
- Time Decay: Options lose value over time.
- Volatility Risk: Sensitive to volatility changes.
- Loss of Premium: Buyers risk losing premium.
- Complexity: Strategies can be complex.
Part 11 Trading Master Class Intrinsic Value & Time Value
An option’s premium has two components:
a) Intrinsic Value (IV)
Real value of the option if exercised now.
For calls → Spot – Strike
For puts → Strike – Spot
b) Time Value (TV)
Extra value because the option has time until expiry.
More time = higher chance of profitability = higher TV
As expiry approaches, time value decays—this is called Theta decay.
Part 2 Intraday Master ClassPut Options
A Put Option gives the holder the right to sell the underlying asset at a specific price within a specific time period.
Bearish View: You typically buy a put if you believe the price of the asset will fall.
Analogy: Think of an insurance policy. You pay a premium to insure your car. If the car is totaled (asset price drops to zero), the insurance company pays you the agreed value (strike price). If the car is fine (price stays up), you lose only the premium you paid.
Part 1 Intraday Master ClassCall Options
A Call Option gives the holder the right to buy the underlying asset at a specific price within a specific time period.
Bullish View: You typically buy a call if you believe the price of the asset will rise.
Analogy: Think of a down payment on a house. You pay a small amount now to lock in a purchase price for a month. If the house value triples, you still buy it at the locked-in price. If the house value crashes, you walk away, losing only the down payment.
Part 3 Institutional Trading Vs. Technical AnalysisPut Option (Right to Sell)
A Put gives the right to sell the underlying at a fixed strike.
Buyers of Puts profit when the market falls.
Sellers of Puts profit when the market stays above the strike.
Put Premium ↑ when:
Market price decreases
Volatility increases
More time remains
Part 1 Institutional Trading Vs. Technical Analysis What Are Options?
Options are financial derivatives that derive their value from an underlying asset (Stocks, Index, Commodities, FX, Crypto, etc.).
They give the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the underlying asset at a pre-decided price.
This pre-decided price is called the Strike Price.
Options have an expiry date, after which the contract becomes worthless if not exercised.
Option buyers pay a premium to option sellers (writers).
Options are used for hedging, speculation, arbitrage, intraday trading, and positional trading.
They allow traders to take leveraged positions with limited capital.
Options work within a regulated environment controlled by exchanges and clearing corporations.
There are two types:
Call Options (CE)
Put Options (PE)
Options can be settled physically (shares delivered) or cash-settled (indices).
Part 2 Institutionaal Intraday Trading Risk Management and Compliance
Institutional trading is governed by strict "Risk Parameters." A retail trader might risk their whole account on a "YOLO" trade; an institutional trader has hard stops programmed into their software.
Value at Risk (VaR): A statistical technique used to measure the level of financial risk within a firm over a specific time frame.
Position Sizing: No single intraday position is usually allowed to exceed a tiny percentage of the total fund to prevent a single "black swan" event from bankrupting the firm.
Compliance: Every trade is logged and monitored for "spoofing" (placing fake orders to manipulate prices) or "front-running" (trading ahead of a client's known order), both of which are highly illegal.
Part 4 Institutional Option Trading VS. Technical AnalysisTechnical Analysis Strategies
TA traders use:
Breakout trading
Trend-following
Support/resistance bounce
Momentum setups
Reversal patterns
Moving-average strategies
Price action scalping
Chart patterns (triangles, flags, head and shoulders etc.)
TA is visual + rule-based, not quantitative.
Part 2 Technical VS. InstitutionalKey Terms You Need to Know
Before placing a trade, you have to speak the language. Every options contract is defined by four pillars:
Underlying Asset: The stock or ETF the option is based on (e.g., Apple, Tesla).
Strike Price: The predetermined price at which the option holder can buy or sell the stock.
Expiration Date: The "shelf life" of the contract. Unlike stocks, options do not last forever. If the stock hasn't moved your way by this date, the option expires worthless.
Premium: This is the price you pay to own the option. It’s the "entry fee."
Part 5 Option Trading Strategies Key Components of Option Trading
- Underlying Asset: The security (stock, index, commodity, etc.) the option is based on.
- Strike Price: Fixed price to buy/sell the asset.
- Expiry Date: Last day the option can be exercised.
- Premium: Price paid for the option contract.
- Lot Size: Number of shares/contracts per lot.
- Option Type: Call (buy) or Put (sell).
Part 2 Technical Analysis Vs. Institutional Option TradingDirectional Intraday Strategy: ATM/ITM Option Buying
Best when:
✔ Strong momentum
✔ Trend day
✔ Breakout or breakdown
How it works
Identify trend using 5-min chart
Use VWAP + 20 EMA confirmation
Enter ATM or ITM option
Keep tight SL based on premium
Why it works
ITM/ATM options have better delta (0.5–0.7), giving faster premium movement.
Risk
Time decay hurts if market stays flat.
Part 4 Institutional Trading VS. Technical AnalysisOption Buyers vs. Option Sellers
The option market has two sides:
✔ 1) Option Buyer
Pays premium
Holds the right (to buy/sell)
Profit potential → unlimited
Loss → limited to premium paid
Needs movement in price and volatility
✔ 2) Option Seller (Writer)
Receives premium
Takes obligation
Limited profit → only premium
Loss → theoretically unlimited
Needs the market to stay stable or move opposite to buyer
Sellers usually have higher probability of winning but high risk exposure.
Part 2 Institutional Trading VS. Technical AnalysisOption Trading:
Option trading involves buying and selling contracts that give the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a fixed price (strike price) before a certain date (expiry). It's used for speculation, hedging, or income generation with leverage and limited risk for buyers.
Key Components- Underlying Asset: Stock, index, commodity, etc.
- Strike Price: Fixed price to buy/sell.
- Expiry Date: Last day to exercise.
- Premium: Price paid for option.
- Lot Size: Contracts per lot.
Types of Options- Call Option: Right to buy.
- Put Option: Right to sell.






















