indian elections: Calm over polls leaves India option traders exposed to surprises

Indian option traders appear to be relatively unconcerned that the upcoming general election will disrupt the market’s steady climb higher, potentially leaving them vulnerable to an unexpected outcome. While NSE Nifty 50 Index’s monthly options expiring just after the election have risen slightly in value relative to shorter-term contracts as the world’s largest democratic exercise … Read more

Futures vs Options: Understanding the differences and choosing the right derivative instrument

Futures and options are two fancy terms used in financial markets that are becoming quite famous in the investor community. Online trading applications have helped new-age investors and traders participate in Futures and Options trading as per their requirements. Few novice investors and traders are curious and willing to explore this segment without understanding the … Read more

December beats November to give Nifty best returns in 1.5 years

Led by a Rs 60,000-crore plus spending by FIIs in the holiday-heavy month, December has turned out to be the best month for Nifty in the last one-and-a-half years with a 7.8% rally. The headline index, which hit an all-time high of 21,801.45 on Thursday, had rallied 5.5% last November. The previous best monthly gain … Read more