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FIIs cut short bets in Nifty, Bank Nifty futures by this many contracts...

The NSE F&O data shows that FIIs open interest in index futures has declined by over 14 per cent from its peak; amid net purchases of contracts worth ₹7,737.41 crore in the last 8 trading sessions.

FIIs cut short bets in Nifty, Bank Nifty futures by this many contracts...
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 9:12 AM IST

FIIs short bets intact even as Nifty rises nearly 700 pts from recent lows

FIIs long-short ratio in index futures has barely moved from 0.09 to 0.11, implying presence of heavy short bets in the August F&O series.

FIIs short bets intact even as Nifty rises nearly 700 pts from recent lows
Updated On : 20 Aug 2025 | 10:20 AM IST

FIIs hold 10 short bets for every long trade in index futures

FIIs are holding 10 short positions in index futures for every long trade; historically Nifty has witnessed a short-covering rally after the ratio dropped to such lows, shows F&O data.

FIIs hold 10 short bets for every long trade in index futures
Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 7:39 AM IST

FPIs selling in F&O hits 2-year high; but rollovers hint at optimism ahead

Foreign investors net sold ₹14,452 crore, and ₹25,831 crore in stock & index futures, respectively in July; however, F&O rollovers hint at likely optimism going ahead.

FPIs selling in F&O hits 2-year high; but rollovers hint at optimism ahead
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 2:04 PM IST

FIIs net sold over 68,000 Nifty futures in July series; what to expect now?

FIIs have been net sellers in index futures for 11 straight days. Their open positions in Nifty futures jumped by 47% thus far in July series, implying significant short build-up; suggests F&O data.

FIIs net sold over 68,000 Nifty futures in July series; what to expect now?
Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 10:29 AM IST

F&O Expiry Trade: Nifty breakout above 25,300 may trigger short-covering

Nifty Expiry Day: A breakout above the 25,300 level could result in swift short-covering and potentially drive the Nifty towards the 25,450 - 25,500 zone, said Dhupesh Dhameja of SAMCO Securities.

F&O Expiry Trade: Nifty breakout above 25,300 may trigger short-covering
Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 10:53 AM IST

FIIs increase short bets in Nifty, index futures; should you be worried?

Foreign Institutional Investors long-short ratio in index futures now stands at the lowest point in two months; implying the presence of 5 sell-side bets for every long position, shows NSE F&O data.

FIIs increase short bets in Nifty, index futures; should you be worried?
Updated On : 05 Jun 2025 | 9:19 AM IST

F&O expiry alert! Which way will the Nifty swing? Data, analysts say this

Will the market witness a bull-trap or a short-covering rally on Nifty futures & options expiry day; here are the key levels to watch out for as per market experts.

F&O expiry alert! Which way will the Nifty swing? Data, analysts say this
Updated On : 29 May 2025 | 9:16 AM IST

F&O guide for May 27: Here's why analyst recommends this Nifty strategy

Sahaj Agrawal of Kotak Securities recommends a Nifty Bull Call Spread in F&O for the upcoming May 29 expiry.

F&O guide for May 27: Here's why analyst recommends this Nifty strategy
Updated On : 27 May 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Analysts flag caution as FIIs net short, DIIs up F&O sell side bets by 200%

F&O market cues: FIIs hold nearly 2 short positions in index futures for every long trade; DIIs net sold over 34,000 contracts in the last 2 days, shows NSE data.

Analysts flag caution as FIIs net short, DIIs up F&O sell side bets by 200%
Updated On : 22 May 2025 | 9:24 AM IST

FIIs net sell over ₹6,600 cr in F&O on Tuesday; what's worrying them now?

FIIs net sold stocks and futures worth ₹6,668.28 crore on Tuesday. Open positions declined by 15%, and long-short ratio in index futures dropped to 0.6 in last three trading days, shows NSE F&O data.

FIIs net sell over ₹6,600 cr in F&O on Tuesday; what's worrying them now?
Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

FIIs most bullish on Indian markets in 7 months; will the trend continue?

FIIs net bought over 30,000 contracts of Nifty futures in the last five days; thereby taking their long-short ratio to 0.94 - its highest point since October 4, 2024; shows the NSE derivatives data.

FIIs most bullish on Indian markets in 7 months; will the trend continue?
Updated On : 06 May 2025 | 12:04 PM IST

Why DIIs net sold index futures for last 8 days? Here's what F&O data says

The NSE F&O data shows that domestic institutional investors offloaded over 36,000 contracts of index futures in the last 8 days, while the Nifty 50 index rose nearly 4 per cent.

Why DIIs net sold index futures for last 8 days? Here's what F&O data says
Updated On : 30 Apr 2025 | 9:23 AM IST

Rollovers, trading guide for May series; FIIs, retail carry short positions

Data from NSE shows that retail investors have turned net bearish in index futures for the first time in six months; while DIIs remain the most bullish among market participants.

Rollovers, trading guide for May series; FIIs, retail carry short positions
Updated On : 25 Apr 2025 | 9:34 AM IST

Nifty poised to end another April, short F&O series higher; Details here

From down 8%, to up over 3% - the NSE Nifty 50 index seems poised to end higher for the 11th time in the last 13 April months; also a relatively shorter F&O series in terms of trading sessions.

Nifty poised to end another April, short F&O series higher; Details here
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 9:23 AM IST

Nifty rose in 10 out of 12 Apr F&O series; needs 5% rally to extend record

Historical data shows that the Nifty has ended higher in most of the April F&O series in the last 12 years; the average gain for the NSE benchmark has been over 3 per cent.

Nifty rose in 10 out of 12 Apr F&O series; needs 5% rally to extend record
Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 9:12 AM IST

'Bull Call Spread' is your go-to strategy for Nifty50 today; here's why

A breakout above 23,350 could fuel further upside towards the 23,700-23,800 range, said analyst at Kotak Securities

'Bull Call Spread' is your go-to strategy for Nifty50 today; here's why
Updated On : 04 Apr 2025 | 7:12 AM IST

FIIs, DIIs, Retail: Find out who holds most bullish, bearish bets in F&O

NSE derivatives data shows that FIIs are least bearish since December 13; DIIs most bullish in more than a year, while retail investors have turned cautious.

FIIs, DIIs, Retail: Find out who holds most bullish, bearish bets in F&O
Updated On : 28 Mar 2025 | 9:18 AM IST

FIIs net buy Rs 11,586 cr worth index futures in 4 days amid short-covering

FIIs net bought 35,901 contracts of Nifty futures and 31,258 contracts of Bank Nifty in the last 4 days; DIIs bullish bets in index futures at highest in more than a year, shows NSE F&O data.

FIIs net buy Rs 11,586 cr worth index futures in 4 days amid short-covering
Updated On : 21 Mar 2025 | 9:18 AM IST

FIIs cut short bets in Nifty futures; analysts see further upside

As per the data from the NSE F&O segment, foreign institutional investors now hold 3 short positions in index futures for every long trade as against 5 bearish bets held earlier.

FIIs cut short bets in Nifty futures; analysts see further upside
Updated On : 19 Mar 2025 | 9:15 AM IST