Nifty Options Radar: Deploy Long Straddle amid election volatility

After creating an all-time high of Rs 22,794 on May 3, Nifty has continued its downward spiral. On Monday, Nifty closed at Rs 21,104, below its 50 DEMA for the fourth time since the peak. Highest outstanding OI for Nifty Weekly Series Highest Call OI- 22,200 (1,66,554), 22,300 (1,91,981), 22,400 (1,74,825)Highest Put OI- 22,100 (1,61,181), … Read more

stock market volatility: Longest-streak ever! Fear gauge VIX rises for 11th day on election concerns

A gauge of volatility in Indian stocks has risen in its longest streak ever, underscoring growing uncertainty over the outcome of the nation’s general elections as polling gets underway. The India NSE Volatility Index — which uses equity option prices to measure expected market swings over the next 30 days — is heading for its … Read more

A pre-election rally or correction: What’s Dalal Street bracing for this time?

In India, general elections hold high significance for Dalal Street investors as early trends, opinion polls, and exit polls ahead of the final outcome provide cues on which party is likely to win the game. This time around, the election has gained prominence in light of India’s rising importance in geopolitics, its leading position in … Read more