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PCR, NIFTY, BANK NIFTY, Open Interest, India VIX

How Institutions Trade Options in India

In the Indian derivatives market, institutions (FIIs, DIIs, prop desks, hedge funds) trade options very differently from retail traders. Retail ....

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PCR, NIFTY, BANK NIFTY, Open Interest, India VIX

Put-Call Ratio (PCR) – How Reliable Is It in Indian Markets?

The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) is one of the most widely tracked indicators in the Indian derivatives market. It is often ....

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Derivatives trading, BankNifty, NSE, Nifty

Top Traded Derivatives in India: Nifty, Bank Nifty, and Beyond

Derivatives trading has exploded in popularity in India over the past few years. With record-breaking volumes in index options, India ....

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Derivatives trading, BankNifty, NSE, Nifty

How Indian Businesses Use Derivatives for Hedging: A Simple Breakdown

Indian businesses operate in a highly dynamic environment—commodity prices fluctuate, currencies move unpredictably, and interest rates rise and fall. These ....

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Greeks, Delta, Call Options, Portfolio Management, manage risk

The Ethics of Speculation: Are Derivatives Really “Weapons of Mass Destruction”?

1. Background — The Famous Quote In his 2002 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter, Warren Buffett warned: “Derivatives are financial weapons ....

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Greeks, Delta, Call Options, Portfolio Management, manage risk

What Is an Interest Rate Swap?

An interest rate swap is a contract between two parties to exchange interest-rate cash flows over a notional principal amount ....

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Greeks, Delta, Call Options, Portfolio Management, manage risk

Popular Derivative Trading Strategies for 2025

Derivative trading in 2025 is evolving rapidly, driven by AI-based analytics, high volatility, and cross-asset trading opportunities. The core principles ....

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risk management, options trading, Bullish, Bearish, Iron condors, straddles, strangles

What is a Calendar Spread?

A calendar spread (also called a time spread) is an options trading strategy where a trader buys and sells the ....

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risk management, options trading, Bullish, Bearish, Iron condors, straddles, strangles

Derivatives Terminology Cheat Sheet for New Traders

Understanding derivatives starts with knowing the language. Here's a concise but powerful glossary of essential terms every new derivatives trader ....

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options chain, NIFTY 50, BANK NIFTY, NSE, stock, index

Common Myths About Derivatives – Debunked

Derivatives are among the most powerful tools in modern finance, but they’re also widely misunderstood. From being blamed for financial ....

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