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

Best Risk-Management Practices for Derivatives Traders — detailed guide

Nice — below is a practical, field-tested playbook for managing risk in derivatives (futures & options). I’ve grouped core principles, ....

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

How a Trader Hedged Using Nifty Options

Want full protection regardless of how far the market falls → Protective put (pay the premium). Want cheaper insurance and ....

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ATM,OTM,ITM,Moneyness,intrinsic value

What Is Moneyness in Options? (ITM, ATM, OTM Explained)

Moneyness tells you where an option’s strike price sits relative to the current price of the underlying. It answers: “If ....

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Hedge funds, Pension funds, Investment banks, FIIs, Nifty 50, Sensex

Algo Trading for Indian Retail: Dream or Trap?

In recent years, algorithmic trading—once reserved for institutional players—has started seeping into the Indian retail space, thanks to platforms like ....

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Breakout trading, bullish, bearish, resistance, support, RSI, MACD

Using RSI, MACD, and Bollinger Bands Together in Trading

Combining indicators can help you improve accuracy and reduce false signals. RSI, MACD, and Bollinger Bands each measure different market ....

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

Why Trade Options Instead of Stocks?

Stocks are the first financial instrument to pop up in most investors' minds when they think about the financial markets. ....

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Hedge funds, Pension funds, Investment banks, FIIs, Nifty 50, Sensex

Day Trading, Swing Trading, or Investing: Key Differences, Strategies, Risks, and Who It Suits

The day trading is a high-risk, high-reward game requiring discipline and sheer concentration. Swing trading is a compromise option for ....

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Breakout trading, bullish, bearish, resistance, support, RSI, MACD

Trading Breakouts: How to Catch Big Moves Before They Happen

Breakout trading is likely the best technique utilized by day traders and swing traders to capture large moves within the ....

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Traders, profitable business, losses, Overtrading , Risk Management

Mastering Position Sizing: The Key to Capital Protection, Risk Control, and Trading Longevity

The first rule in trading is easy: Don't lose all your money. Regardless of how great your strategy is, losing ....

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trading, risk management, discipline, stocks, ICFM

How to Begin Trading with ₹10,000 in India – A Practical Beginner's Guide

Beginning your trading career with a modest amount of ₹10,000 may sound restrictive, but it's the best way to get ....

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