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FIIs up short bets in Nifty futures; analysts expect support at this level

Foreign institutional investors open interest in Nifty futures has increased by 4.8% since the start of February series, while the total OI in Nifty Feb futures dipped by 1.1%; shows NSE F&O data.

Nifty, Bank Nifty may see limited downside, believe analysts; here's why

Solar Industries, NCC, Phoenix Mills, Page Industries and Trent stock futures witnessed short build-up in recent days, shows NSE derivative data. Manappuram Finance in F&O ban on Monday.

Here's why Feb F&O series could be bullish for Nifty; key analysis here

Derivative data shows that Nifty is starting the February series after a 4-month losing streak, high rollovers, and short positions ahead of Budget. Here are the key analyses as per HDFC Securities.

Nifty bias improves; analysts expect further gains above 23,200

In the derivatives segment, Crompton Greaves, Titan and HDFC Bank saw over 90 per cent rollovers on Wednesday. The Nifty Put-Call-Ratio rose above 1, with FIIs cutting down some of their short bets.

Derivatives trading drops 38% on BSE, NSE in December due to Sebi curbs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India cracked down on the derivatives market after a 40-fold boom that led to billions of dollars in losses for retail investors

ATGL, IRB, Kalyan Jewellers top F&O buys in Jan thus far; FIIs short Nifty

Derivatives market data shows FIIs net sold 78,868 contracts of Nifty futures in first 4 trading days of Jan series while OI rose 74,992 contracts; thus implying build-up of short positions in Nifty.

HPCL share price: Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec suggests 'Bull Spread' strategy

F&O Trading, HPCL stock: The stock price has been forming bullish 'Higher Top-Higher Bottom' formation on the weekly chart

HDFC Sec's Nandish Shah recommends a Bull Spread strategy on L&T Fin

Long build up is seen in the L&T Fin Futures, where we have seen 18 per cent rise in the open interest with price rising by 2.5 per cent

Nifty futures OI at lowest since Nov 2023; what does this indicate?

Derivatives market update: The current low open interest in Nifty implies signs of profit booking rather than fresh short position, believes James Kunnel, Derivatives Analyst at Asit C Mehta.

Nifty 50 consolidating in thin range ahead of monthly F&O expiry

F&O cues for Oct 31: The NSE Nifty 50 index is seen consolidating in the 24,100 - 24,500 range for the last few trading sessions.

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests selling Infy Oct Fut, Kotak Bank Oct Fut

Nifty has started forming lower tops and lower bottoms on the daily chart. Nifty also closed below the previous swing low of 24567, which could drag the index to the lower levels

FIIs least bullish since June; OI in Nifty futures down at 3 lakh contracts

Derivatives market update Oct 17: FIIs long-short ratio in index futures dropped to 0.5 its lowest point since June 07. Among stocks, ICICI General Insurance and CoForge saw short build-up yesterday.

Nifty, Bank Nifty consolidate amid lower volumes; 14 stocks in F&O ban

Derivatives market update Oct 16: Among individual stocks, Deepak Nitrite, PVRInox and HPCL witness fresh long build-up; Cipla and Reliance futures see selling pressure.

Pivot point for Nifty 50 index moves higher to 25,150, suggests F&O data

Derivatives market update Oct 15: In case of Bank Nifty the max pain is seen at 51,800; with the PCR rising to 1 - tilt towards a bullish bias is observed, says SAMCO Securities analyst.

Why have BSE shares climbed 4% on October 11? Check reasons here

This shift is seen as a positive for BSE, as trading volumes are likely to shift to its platform, leading to an increase in transactions and revenue for it.

F&O Insights: Bulls take charge as Nifty, Bank Nifty PCR jumps over 1

Derivatives market update for Sept 13: Data shows FIIs added fresh longs in Nifty futures, while covering some shorts in Bank Nifty; Retail, DIIs up short bets. Analysts upbeat on near-term outlook.

F&O Insights: Will Bank Nifty see short-covering? Check key levels here

Derivatives market update for Sept 11: Bank Nifty weekly options PCR stands at 0.9:1; key trigger point at 51,550. Premium in Bank Nifty futures down to 99 pts from 255 pts in just 3 trading sessions.

F&O Cues: Nifty key level 25,150, hint options; 2 stocks with bullish bias

Derivatives market update for Sept 04: FIIs continue to hold long bets in index futures in the 5:2 ratio, while DIIs and retail hold shorts in 3:2 ratio. Three stock in F&O ban on Wednesday.

F&O Insights: FIIs long-short ratio at 5:2; retail traders build shorts

Derivative market update for Fri, Aug 30: FIIs long-short ratio in index futures (mainly Nifty) rose to 2.3:1, implying nearly 5 long bets for every 2 shorts. Retail traders hold 3 shorts for 2 longs.

F&O Insights: Check FIIs, retail traders bets on Nifty ahead of Aug expiry

Derivative market update for Monday, Aug 26: FIIs and retail traders index futures long-short ratio stands at 1.1:1; indicating more than 1 long bet for every short trade; 13 stocks in F&O ban today.