Futures and Options Articles

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  • 24th Mar 2026
  • 4 min read

Volatility indices are important tools for traders and investors to understand market sentiments. The India VIX and the US VIX (CBOE VIX), also known as "fear indices," are two of the most closely followed indicators. While they both serve the same p

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  • 23rd Mar 2026
  • 4 min read

Traders often lose money at the exact points where the market is about to turn. Volatility spikes trigger panic, and quiet phases build overconfidence. A mean reversion strategy using India VIX extremes is a volatility-based trading approach

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  • 23rd Mar 2026
  • 4 min read

The Volatility Index (VIX) measures the market's anticipation of near-term volatility. In other words, it reflects how much traders expect prices to swing in the near term. The India VIX also plays a similar role by providing a real-time snapshot of

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  • 23rd Mar 2026
  • 5 min read

Options trading is the most well-known technique utilised by traders in the Indian stock market. Out of many aspects that affect options strategies, volatility plays an essential part. One primary indicator that every trader pays close attentio

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  • 23rd Mar 2026
  • 5 min read

Traders use the India VIX, or India Volatility Index, to gauge the expected volatility over 30 days for the Nifty 50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In March 2026, US-Israel-Iran tensions resulted in a 30% rise in the India VIX, reaching 17.81.

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  • 23rd Mar 2026
  • 3 min read

Volatility is a major factor in financial markets. While many traders concentrate solely on price movements, understanding market volatility can provide more specific information about potential trading opportunities. When forecasting market volatili

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  • 6th Jan 2026
  • 2 min read

Options trading often sounds exciting. Many people think it is a quick way to make money in the stock market. Because of this, a common question comes up: is options trading profitable, or is it more risky than it seems? Invest in Indian Market

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  • 2nd Jan 2026
  • 2 min read

What Is Paper Trading? Paper trading is a method used to practise trading without using real money. It works with virtual funds but follows real market prices. This means the price of shares, indices, or other assets moves just like it does in the

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  • 2nd Jan 2026
  • 2 min read

Many young learners often ask a simple question: is options trading profitable? The answer is not just yes or no. Options trading can help people make money, but it can also cause losses. It involves risk, and prices can change very fast. To do well,

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  • 18th Dec 2025
  • 2 min read

If you trade in derivatives, one common doubt that comes up at tax time is whether it is mandatory to show F&O loss in ITR. Many traders assume that if they have made a loss, it can simply be ignored. In reality, the income tax rules treat F&

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  • 11th Dec 2025
  • 2 min read

For anyone trading options, figuring out the best indicator for option trading is one of the first challenges. Options are highly sensitive to price movements, volatility, and time decay, so using the right tools can make all the difference between a

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  • 3rd Dec 2025
  • 2 min read

Understanding how currency futures and options work can help beginners feel more confident in currency trading. These tools let traders reduce risk, protect their money, and make choices about where they think currency prices will go in the future. T

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