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Why the need to put up additional margin makes futures trading risky
Not only must your call be directionally right, the price movement must occur within a stipulated time frame for you to make money
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Markets strategy ahead of the Q4 result season
On Friday, the markets will track the RBI policy developments for cues on the future rate cycle and inflation forecast. Find out how the markets are placed ahead of the earnings season
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TMS Ep146: Consumption inequality, QS ranking, markets, Omicron BA.2
How has India's consumption inequality come down? How did India fare in QS World University ranking? What's the right markets strategy before Q4 results? What's the Omicron BA.2? All answers here
 "TMS Ep146: Consumption inequality, QS ranking, markets, Omicron BA.2")
Sensex tanks 2,702pts, ends below 55K; Nifty gives up 16,250; Brent at $105
Closing Bell: Benchmark indices clocked their biggest one-day fall since March 2020 as Russia invaded Ukraine, rattling global markets
 "Sensex tanks 2,702pts, ends below 55K; Nifty gives up 16,250; Brent at $105")
Here's why HDFC Securities recommends a Bull spread on IDFC February series
According to Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities, primary trend is bullish as the stock price is trading above all important short and medium term moving averages.
 "Here's why HDFC Securities recommends a Bull spread on IDFC February series")
Nandish Shah recommends a Bull spread on SBI for February series
According to Nandish Shah, the short term trend is bullish as the stock price is closed above all important short- term moving averages.
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TMS, Ep 41: Fate of crypto, Falguni Nayar, Q2 results, and F&O trading
How will RBI's tough stance shape the fate of cryptocurrencies? How did Falguni Nayar become India's most successful entrepreneur? What is F&O, and how does it differ from equity trading? Answers here
 "TMS, Ep 41: Fate of crypto, Falguni Nayar, Q2 results, and F&O trading")
Cash, commodity volumes drop; futures and options continues to grow
The peak margin norms have been implemented in phases since December 2020
Options volume hits record high; forms 97% of F&O contracts traded in FY22
The margin requirement for the futures segment has risen substantially after the introduction of peak margin norms last year
 "Options volume hits record high; forms 97% of F&O contracts traded in FY22")
Benchmarks build on gains amid F&O expiry; Reliance Industries leads charge
A whopping increase in FPI inflows also boosted risk appetite, traders said. Foreign institutional investors purchased shares worth a net Rs 28,739.17 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data
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F&O volumes likely to decline 30% on tighter peak margin regulation
Retail participation in the F&O segment - especially that for options writers on expiry days - has already been impacted owing to these norms, which became effective from December 1
 "F&O volumes likely to decline 30% on tighter peak margin regulation")
Autos, RIL set-off losses in banks; Sensex dips 20 pts, Nifty holds 15,100
The broader markets, however, bucked the trend and ended higher today. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.7 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively at close
 "Autos, RIL set-off losses in banks; Sensex dips 20 pts, Nifty holds 15,100")
New margin norms: F&O turnover at record high in December, shows data
Retail participation slides 15-20% on weekly expiry days
 "New margin norms: F&O turnover at record high in December, shows data")
Here's a Bull Spread Strategy on Bharat Forge by Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec
Primary trend of the Bharat Forge stock is positive where its price is trading above all important moving averages
 "Here's a Bull Spread Strategy on Bharat Forge by Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec")
Trading volumes dip as Sebi's new margin collection norms take effect
The cash market turnover stood at Rs 66,365 crore, against the daily average turnover of Rs 73,560 crore for November
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After a day's breather, benchmark indices reverse losses on F&O expiry
However, Maruti, ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra and Infosys dipped up to 0.87 per cent
 "After a day's breather, benchmark indices reverse losses on F&O expiry")
Global sell-off, lockdown fear: 5 reasons why Sensex tanked 1,115 pts today
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 1,172 points in the intra-day deals on the BSE, while Nifty50 index tanked 342 points on the NSE
 "Global sell-off, lockdown fear: 5 reasons why Sensex tanked 1,115 pts today")
Angel Broking IPO: Best suited for investors with high risk appetite
Increase in direct market participation has bolstered critical benchmarks in recent times; key financials don't offer comfort
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HDFC AMC, Adani Gas among candidates for inclusion in F&O segment
According to an analysis by ICICI Direct, about a dozen stocks currently meet the inclusion criteria for trading in the derivatives segment
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NSE, BSE to exclude F&O contracts of Ujjivan Financial, Equitas Holdings
In separate circulars, the exchanges said futures and options (F&O) contracts will not be available for trading in the securities of these three companies with effect from August 28, 2020
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