All major moving averages are currently flat, typically a sign of consolidation or range-bound movement in the Nifty 50, said Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities.
Iron Condor or Short Iron Condor (since we will be receiving the premium) is a strategy where we sell a higher strike Call and Lower strike Put option compared to the current market price
Weekly options data suggest that 24,500 is expected to act as a key support zone, with 25,000 being the crucial resistance level for next week.
As long as the Nifty 50 holds 24,700, the upmove toward 24,800 (50-day EMA), followed by 25,000 (trendline resistance), can be possible. However, below it, the 24,500–24,450 zone can act as support, experts said.
Rangebound trading is expected to continue in the upcoming sessions. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The Nifty 50 managed to defend 24,700, which is expected to act as immediate support as below it, 24,500-24,400 can't be ruled out, however, on the higher side, the 25,000 is likely be key decider zone for upward journey toward 25,500, according to experts.
Weekly options data also suggests that the 24,900–25,000 range is expected to act as a resistance zone for the Nifty 50, with support seen at the 24,500 and 24,600 levels.
With the GST slab rationalisation announced, if the Nifty 50 sustains above 24,750, a gradual rally toward the 24,800–25,000 levels is possible going ahead, whereas 24,500 is expected to be immediate support, followed by 24,400 as key support, experts said.
The uptrend is expected to strengthen if the frontline indices decisively surpass short- and medium-term moving averages. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
If the Nifty 50 reclaims and sustains above 24,750, the 24,800 level (coinciding with the 50-day EMA) and 25,000 will be key levels to watch in the upcoming sessions. Conversely, if the index fails to hold above this zone, it could remain in a consolidation phase, with immediate support at 24,500, followed by a crucial support zone in the 24,400–24,300 range.
The weekly options data suggests that the 24,600–24,500 zone is expected to act as strong support for the Nifty 50, with resistance likely at 24,800–25,000 levels.
The consolidation is expected to continue as long as the frontline indices trade below short-term moving averages. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The Nifty 50 took support at 24,500 on Tuesday, which is key for an upmove toward the 24,700–24,800 zone; however, falling below it can open the door to 24,400, the upward sloping trendline support, experts said.
The 24,700-24,800 is expected to be immediate resistance zone for the benchmark Nifty 50 followed by 25,000 being crucial hurdle, however, the 24,400 is likely to be immediate support, followed by 24,300-24,250 being crucial support zone, according to experts.
The India VIX, the volatility index, remained in the lower zone but rose 0.95 percent to 11.4. Such complacency indicates a warning for market participants, as it suggests the potential for a sharp move in either direction, despite currently contributing to market stability.
The Nifty 50 is expected to face a hurdle at 24,700–24,800, as sustaining above it can drive the index toward 25,000; however, 24,400–24,350 is expected to be a crucial support zone, experts said.
As long as the frontline indices defend the previous week's low, a gradual upward move is possible amid rangebound trading. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
The Nifty 50 reached close to the 100-day EMA (24,630), which is crucial for a further upward move toward the 24,700–24,800 levels. Sustaining above this level can drive the index toward the 25,000 mark. However, a decisive fall below the 24,420 level could open the door for a retest of the August low of 24,330, according to experts.
An analyst said sentiment remains 'sell on rise' as long as Nifty stays below 24,850
Both stocks trade above their key moving averages and have shown golden crossover before the actual price breakout," he reasoned, Milan Vaishnav said.
The market may see rangebound trading after the sharp sell-off last week. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
If the Nifty 50 breaks the 24,400–24,350 zone (trendline support–August low), the bears may gain more strength, but holding above it can open the door for an upward journey toward 24,600–24,700.
According to experts, if the Nifty 50 fails to defend 24,400-24,300 zone in the upcoming sessions, the fall toward 24,270 (200 DEMA) can be seen, however, holding the same can drive the index higher toward 24,600-24,700 levels, followed by 24,800-25,000.
Looking ahead, the 200-day EMA zone between 24,300 and 24,250 has become a critical support area for the Nifty 50. A sustained move below 24,250 could intensify selling and potentially push the index toward the 24,000 mark, said Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities.
Traders are advised to adopt a sell-on-rise approach near resistance, while staying nimble to flip their stance if momentum above 25,150 gathers pace in Nifty 50.