What is an Open Interest?
5paisa Research Team
Last Updated: 02 Apr, 2025 10:32 AM IST

Content
- Introduction
- What is Open Interest?
- Why Should You Check Open Interest More Often?
- 5paisa Makes Derivatives Trading Super Easy
Introduction
For every derivatives trader, Open Interest or OI is one of the most important figures to acknowledge and recognise for trading efficiently. Open interest speaks volumes about the liquidity in the market. Generally, the higher the open interest, the more the liquidity and vice versa. Generally, seasoned options traders carefully evaluate the open interest to identify a pattern and place pinpoint bets. This article discusses open interest and its importance.
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