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PCR Trading Strategies Risks in Option Trading Although options provide many advantages, they also carry risks. Time Decay Options lose value as the expiration date approaches. Complex Strategies Some option strategies are complicated and require deep market understanding. Unlimited Risk for Sellers Option writers may face unlimited losses if the market moves sharply against their positions. Market Volatility Rapid price changes can significantly impact option premiums.
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Part 2 Intraday Trading Master ClassBasic Concepts of Options An option is a financial contract between two parties: Buyer (Holder) – The person who purchases the option. Seller (Writer) – The person who sells the option and receives a premium. The buyer pays a premium to the seller for obtaining the right to execute the contract. Key elements of an option contract include: Underlying Asset: The stock or index on which the option is based. Strike Price: The price at which the asset can be bought or sold. Premium: The price paid by the buyer to purchase the option. Expiry Date: The last date on which the option can be exercised.
NSE:AXISBANKEducation
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Part 1 Intraday Trading Master Class Introduction to Option Trading Option trading is a type of financial derivative trading in which traders buy or sell contracts that give them the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific time period. The underlying asset can be stocks, indices, commodities, currencies, or ETFs. Options are widely used in financial markets such as the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Traders use options for speculation, hedging, and income generation. Unlike regular stock trading where you buy shares directly, option trading involves contracts whose value is derived from the price of the underlying asset.
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Part 2 Candle Stick PatternsWhat is an Option? An option is a financial contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price within a specific time. There are two types of options: 🔹 Call Option (CE) Gives the right to buy an asset. Used when you expect the market to go up. 🔹 Put Option (PE) Gives the right to sell an asset. Used when you expect the market to go down. The asset can be: Stocks (like Reliance, TCS) Indices (like NIFTY, BANKNIFTY) Commodities Currencies
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Part 3 Learn Institutional Trading Common Options Strategies Options allow traders to build strategies for various market conditions: 1. Covered Call An investor owns a stock and sells a call option to generate extra income. 2. Protective Put Buying a put option to hedge against potential losses in a stock you own. 3. Straddle Buying both a call and a put with the same strike price and expiration to profit from significant price movement in either direction. 4. Iron Condor A strategy combining multiple options to profit from low volatility. Each strategy balances risk, reward, and probability differently.
NSE:AXISBANKEducation
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Part 1 Intraday Intitutional Trading Key Terminology in Options Trading Understanding options requires familiarity with specialized terms: In the Money (ITM) – The option has intrinsic value. Out of the Money (OTM) – The option has no intrinsic value. At the Money (ATM) – The strike price equals the current market price. Intrinsic Value – The real, immediate value if exercised. Time Value – The portion of the premium based on time remaining until expiration. Volatility – A measure of how much the asset price fluctuates.
NSE:BANKNIFTYEducation
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Part 4 Technical Analysis vs. Institutional Option TradingWhat Is Options Trading? Options trading is a form of investing that involves contracts giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific time period. The underlying asset can be a stock, index, commodity, currency, or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Unlike buying shares outright, options allow traders to control a large position with a relatively small amount of capital, making them powerful but also risky financial instruments. At its core, options trading is about making strategic decisions based on predictions of price movement, time, and market volatility.
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Part 7 Trading Master Class With Experts Basic Terms You Must Know Before understanding trading, you need to know these terms: 1. Strike Price The fixed price at which you can buy or sell the stock. 2. Premium The price you pay to buy an option. Think of it as the “ticket fee.” 3. Expiry Every option has a time limit. After expiry, the option becomes worthless. 4. ITM / ATM / OTM These terms show how close the option is to the current market price. ITM (In The Money): Good position ATM (At The Money): Neutral OTM (Out of The Money): Needs movement 5. Lot Size Options are traded in fixed quantities called lots (e.g., Nifty has 50 units).
NSE:HDFCBANKEducation
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Part 4 Institutional Trading VS. Technical AnalysisKey Terms in Option Trading 1. Premium The price you pay to buy an option contract. It changes based on volatility, time left, and market demand. 2. Strike Price The fixed price at which you can buy/sell the asset through the option. Your profit depends on how close the market price moves relative to this strike. 3. Expiry Date The last date on which the option is valid. After expiry, the option becomes worthless if not profitable. 4. In-the-Money (ITM) / Out-of-the-Money (OTM) ITM: Option has intrinsic value → profitable if exercised. OTM: No intrinsic value → not profitable (usually expires worthless). 5. Call & Put Options Call Option: Gives the right to buy an asset at the strike price. Put Option: Gives the right to sell an asset at the strike price.
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