March 2024 turned out to be volatile for investors in small and mid-cap companies. A brutal sell-off swept through these segments, leading to significant price swings. This turbulence wasn’t confined to the cash market; it also had a ripple effect on the derivatives segment, the F&O (Futures & Options). Here, we explore how the small-cap …
The Long Iron Condor stands as an intermediate strategy well-suited for capitalizing on rangebound stocks. Serving as a variation of the Long Iron Butterfly, it cleverly combines a Bull Put Spread and a Bear Call Spread. Notably, it crafts its distinctive condor shape by positioning the higher strike put below the lower strike call. This …
The National Stock Exchange of India has recently announced a reduction in the market lot sizes for derivative contracts of key indices such as Nifty 50, Nifty Financial Services, and Nifty Midcap Select. Effective from April 26, this adjustment is a routine part of the exchange’s periodic review of lot sizes for derivative contracts, conducted …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) has approached its weekly expiry on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This event usually brings increased volatility and speculation in the market, making it crucial for traders to understand the underlying trends and data. Recent Performance of FINNIFTY On Monday, March 4, 2024, a day before expiry, the Nifty Financial …
Wednesday of every week marks a pivotal moment for Indian investors and traders – the Bank Nifty expiry. This day witnesses the settlement of all outstanding Bank Nifty options contracts, often resulting in heightened volatility and intense market activity. In the last week, the Bank Nifty witnessed a volatile week, ending the previous Wednesday at …
The Nifty increased throughout the February series, which concluded at levels of 21,982.8. Series-on-series, the index concluded higher at 46120.9, a gain of around 2.80%, and Bank Nifty closed higher at ~2.95%. The Indian stock market is likely to witness its monthly derivatives expiry on March 28, 2024. This event, commonly known as rollover, signifies …
HDFC Bank faced a significant downturn following the release of its Q3FY24 results, with market sentiment heavily stacked against it. The HDFC Bank stock plummeted to a new 52-week low of Rs 1,363.55, with negative market depth indicating widespread selling pressure. However, the tide soon turned as the stock stabilised and began its ascent once …
HDFC Bank, India’s biggest private sector bank, announced its December quarter results yesterday, leading to significant pressure on the stock price in today’s early morning trading session. The results not only created pressure but also had a harsh impact on both the Nifty and Bank Nifty indices. Investors who were well-prepared and positioned with proper …
The retail net investments in secondary markets exhibit significant fluctuations from 2022 to 2023. In 2022, retail investors poured a substantial amount into cash markets, reaching Rs 37,400 crore, while allocating Rs 24,800 crore in the futures and options (F&O) segment, resulting in a total investment of Rs 62,200 crore. However, the scenario changed drastically …
Anyone who has dabbled with trading in the markets knows very well that it doesn’t take very long for a profitable trade to suddenly start sinking. The P&L statement can have a healthy hue of green and in a matter of minutes, it could turn into a dreadful shade of red. To be on top …
