F&O Overview

03 February , 2025 | 04:30 PM

Expiry Date:

23,361.05

( -115.55 %) stock icon ( -0.49 %)

03 February, 2025 | 03:29:58 PM

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Open
₹ 23,390.00
Prev. Close
₹ 23,555.55
Days High
₹ 23,463.25
Day's Low
₹ 23,305.35
Spot
₹ 23,361.05
Traded Vol. (Lacs)
₹ 62.70 (-44.61%)
Mkt. Lot
₹ 75
OI (change%)
-88,355.00 ( -0.51% )
Roll Over
0.47
Roll Cost
₹ 1.19

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FII Trends in Index Options

Buy

7,559.86
Contracts

222.46

Sell

11,707.98
OL Value

36,425.05


Net Position

-4,148.12

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What are Futures?

These contracts are formal agreements where two entities consent to either purchase or sell a particular asset at an established price on a future date. These standardised deals are regularly used for raw materials, equities, indices, and now even cryptocurrencies.

Exchanges usually facilitate futures trading, which is tied to predetermined expiration dates. Both speculators hoping to profit from cost fluctuations and hedgers seeking to mitigate risks employ futures for distinct purposes.

  • Commodity Futures: These contracts provide speculators and hedgers a way to protect themselves or profit from the fluctuating prices of raw materials. These basic goods, including oil, gold, grain and livestock, form the backbone of the global economy.
  • Stock Futures: The pricing of individual equities in the future can be estimated through stock futures agreements. Brokers and money managers utilise these tools to mitigate pricing risk for portfolios holding shares in companies.
  • Index Futures: Index futures track benchmarks like the S&P 500 or NASDAQ, allowing traders to either offset losses should a downturn occur in the overall stock market or profit from market rises. These are popular choices for attaining broad exposure without investing in each component stock.
  • Currency Futures: Foreign exchange rates between currencies experience constant fluctuations, which create opportunities for gains and risks for losses. These contracts help forex traders, and international businesses make decisions based on rising or falling values.
  • Interest Rate Futures: These are founded on debt vehicles such as US Treasury bonds or European government bonds. They can provide a hedge against the threat of expanding borrowing costs for bondholders.

What are the Options?

Options provide the privilege to acquire or dispose of an underlying asset at a prearranged price for a specified time frame. In contrast with futures, options permit traders discretion concerning execution. They serve to hedge investments, speculate on price movements, or refine portfolio approaches

Types of Options

  • Call Options: These offer the privilege to buy an asset at a predetermined price. It is a strategic contract often utilised when one anticipates the underlying asset's market value will go up.
  • Put Options: These offer the right to sell an item at a prearranged price. It is chosen when one expects the asset's value to fall.

Who should invest in Futures & Options?

Futures and options are suited for investors and traders who have a good understanding of how the market flows and want to hedge on risk or generate speculative gains. Trading futures and options require a broad understanding of the trend in the market, one's risk appetite, and strategic planning. Businesses exposing themselves to commodities use futures as a hedging tool, while sophisticated investors use options for leveraging their investment strategy or income.

Futures & Options

Can I trade in F&O directly if I have a DEMAT Account?

Yes, you will be able to engage in F&O trading directly if you have a DEMAT Account. The account will be used to store your stock derivatives physically.

How do I activate the F&O segment in my Demat Account?

Begin by uploading your bank statements as proof of income. Once you do that, you will come across the verification process. Enter the required OTP to complete it.

How do you select the right strike for trading options?

It involves checking your risk appetite and understanding how much capital you can allocate to the investment. Also, remember to consider the timeframe of your investment to pick the right strike price.

What is the margin required to trade in options?

The margin required to trade options varies with the kind of position you hold. For instance, selling options usually require a higher margin than buying. Exchanges and brokers provide detailed margin calculators for specific requirements.

Can I trade in F&O for Sensex and Bankex?

Yes, both are available for trading in India under the F&O segment. You will be able to primarily trade them through the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Can I trade in F&O on an intraday basis?

Yes, you can trade Futures and Options (F&O) on an intraday basis. This is common among traders who seek to profit from short-term price movements.

What is the square of time for intraday F&O trades?

The square of time is a term for using cycles of time or timing analysis in trading to predict the possible reversal of trends in the market. In intraday F&O trades, this involves finding out at what specific times price movements are likely to reverse or continue based on historical patterns.

What does OI mean?

OI refers to the open interest in the options market, which means outstanding or open contracts in both calls and puts. It can be taken as the level of activity and the liquidity of an option or futures contract. Increasing OI means new contracts are being formed, and decreasing OI means contracts are being liquidated.

What are the charges for trading in F&O?

Trading in F&O invites exchange transaction fees, SEBI turnover charges, and stamp duty. You also need to pay brokerage, which varies substantially across different broking houses.

What are the benefits of trading in Options?

Trading in options provides several benefits, including the following: 

  • Leverage: Permits you to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital.
  • Risk Management: Option contracts can be employed to hedge existing positions.
  • Flexibility: Offers various strategic possibilities, from simple calls and puts to complex combinations like spreads and straddles.
  • Profit Potential: Offers high potential returns with defined risk for buyers.
  • Limited Losses: For buyers, the maximum loss is limited to the premium paid.

What is the margin required to trade in Nifty futures?

It involves the initial margin and exposure margin. The value varies according to conditions in the market. Usually, the initial margin is 10-15% of the contract price.