Option Trading: Basic UnderstandingHow Options Work
Each option represents a contract between a buyer and a seller. The buyer pays a premium to the seller (also called the writer) in exchange for certain rights:
The call option buyer has the right to buy the asset at the strike price.
The put option buyer has the right to sell the
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🔍 Wave Structure Recap:
- Wave (1) began on Oct 29, 2025, from a top of 6,920.33, and ended on Oct 31 at 6,814.27.
- Wave (2) retr
SPX500 – 2H: A Leading Diagonal from the Top?The S&P 500’s 2-hour chart may have just carved a leading diagonal right off the all-time high — a structure often seen at the start of a major new trend.
Each leg fits the contracting wedge geometry:
Wave (1) and (4) overlap, Wave (5) throws slightly under the boundary, and momentum stays fierce t
Introduction to the US Federal Reserve and Its Monetary Policy1. Introduction
The United States Federal Reserve, commonly referred to as the Fed, is the central bank of the United States. Established in 1913 through the Federal Reserve Act, its creation marked a turning point in American financial history. The primary purpose of the Federal Reserve is to ensu
Is the SPX500 Correction OVER ?Analysed 1Hr chart:
SPX 500 is correcting from around FEB 25th
It has has been correcting in complex ABC pattern
Within last Leg that is C, it has been doing W-X-Y correction.
Will it have one more Z leg ?
YES : If it retraces/does not cross previous high
When this structure will be invalid ?
Risk in Option Trading: Segments of Financial Markets1. Introduction to Options and Risk
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Part 2 Candle Stick PatternOption Writers and Their Role
Every option has a buyer and a seller (writer). The seller earns the premium but carries unlimited risk if the market moves against the position.
For example, if a trader sells a NIFTY 22,000 call and the index rises to 22,500, the seller must compensate the buyer for
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Displays a symbol's price movements over previous years to identify recurring trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
US 500 reached its highest quote on Oct 30, 2025 — 6,921.7 USD. See more data on the US 500 chart.
The lowest ever quote of US 500 is 666.8 USD. It was reached on Mar 6, 2009. See more data on the US 500 chart.
US 500 is just a number that lets you track performance of the instruments comprising the index, so you can't invest in it directly. But you can buy US 500 futures or funds or invest in its components.









