Option Greeks

Options trading provides opportunities to hedge risk, maximize returns, and profit from market movements. Unlike stocks, option prices are influenced by multiple factors beyond the underlying asset’s price, such as time decay, volatility, and interest rates. To measure these effects, traders use Option Greeks, which help assess risk and manage option positions effectively. 1. What ... Read more

Bollinger Bands + Stochastic Oscillator

This strategy is designed to identify high-probability reversal points in the market by combining two popular indicators: Bollinger Bands: Measures market volatility and identifies dynamic support and resistance levels. Stochastic Oscillator: Detects overbought and oversold conditions to time reversals. It is most effective in range-bound or sideways markets, where price frequently oscillates between support and ... Read more

Indicators vs. Oscillators

Feature Indicators Oscillators Definition Mathematical tools to analyze trends, momentum, volatility, and volume. Tools that oscillate within a range to detect overbought/oversold conditions. Purpose Confirm trends, measure momentum, and gauge volatility. Identify overbought and oversold conditions, predict reversals. Best for Trend-following strategies in trending markets. Range-bound markets with sideways price movement. Market Condition Strong trending ... Read more

Oscillators

Oscillators are a subset of indicators that fluctuate within a fixed range (e.g., 0-100) to identify overbought and oversold conditions. They are especially useful in sideways or ranging markets where trends are unclear. How Oscillators Are Used: Best for range-bound markets where price moves within a predictable range. Helps traders time market reversals before the ... Read more

Indicators

Indicators help traders identify and confirm the market's direction, strength, and volatility. They are especially useful in trending markets because they allow traders to ride the trend rather than predict reversals. How Indicators Are Used: Used for trend confirmation, avoiding false breakouts. Helps identify entry & exit points based on trend strength. Commonly used in ... Read more

Hammer Candlestick (Bullish)

The Hammer is a single candlestick pattern that appears at the bottom of a downtrend, suggesting a potential reversal to an uptrend. It indicates that although sellers controlled the price initially, buyers stepped in, rejecting lower prices, which could signal the weakening of the downtrend. Characteristics • Appears after a downtrend, indicating a potential shift … Read more

Line Chart

The line chart is the most basic form of price chart, developed as a simple way to visualize stock trends over time. It plots only the closing prices of a stock and connects them with a continuous line. The closing price is often considered the most important price of the day as it reflects the ... Read more

Position Trading

Position trading focuses on long-term market trends, with trades lasting several months to years. The goal is to capture major price movements rather than short-term fluctuations. Key Points: Similar to long-term investing but involves active monitoring and adjustments. Relies on fundamental analysis, economic indicators, and macro trends. Best suited for stocks, ETFs, commodities, and long-term ... Read more

Covered Put

A Covered Put is a strategy where you short the underlying (e.g., BANKNIFTY Futures) and sell a put option at a lower strike price to earn premium income. It works best when the underlying price is expected to fall slightly but stay above the strike price. Ideal for moderately bearish conditions, where a modest price … Read more

Covered Call

A Covered Call is a strategy where you hold the underlying (e.g., NIFTY or BANKNIFTY Futures) and sell a call option at a higher strike price to earn premium income. This strategy works best when the underlying price is expected to rise slightly but stay below the strike price. Ideal for moderately bullish conditions, where … Read more