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Derivatives & Futures
Introduction to Derivatives
Derivatives are contracts whose value depends on an underlying asset such as a share, an index or a commodity. This material explains what futures and options are, why they exist, how hedgers and speculators use them, an...
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Futures vs Options
Futures and options are both derivatives, but they carry very different obligations and risks. This material c...
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Call and Put Options
Call and put options are the two building blocks of every options strategy. This material explains what each o...
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Option Chain Reading
An option chain lists every available strike for an underlying, with prices, volume and open interest in one t...
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Hedging Strategies
Hedging is about reducing risk rather than chasing extra gains. This material explains how investors and trade...
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Margin Requirements
Trading futures and selling options requires margin, a deposit that the broker and the exchange hold against p...
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Open Interest & Volume
Open interest and volume show how active a futures or options contract is and whether positions are being open...
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Nifty/BankNifty Trading
Nifty 50 and Nifty Bank are among the most actively traded index derivatives in India. This material explains...
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