The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) published guidance for trading digital asset derivatives to clarify what happens when things go wrong in an underlying market, such as the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
The government will present its last full budget on February 1 before going for the general election in 2024 and as we come out of the 3 years of the pandemic, the focus is expected to completely shift from support and recovery to growth. In the run-up to the Budget, we present you the MC Macros & Markets, where we list key expectations of various players from the commodities markets, such as cotton, wheat and edible oil. Also, what do the macros and markets expect from for FM Sitharaman from the upcoming Budget 2023? Let’s find out.
Securities Exchange Board of India on Thursday allowed the recognised stock exchanges having a commodity derivative segment to introduce options on commodity indices
NSE’s new mid-cap index allows investors to trade in their favourite category but also hedge against its inherent volatility
In order to say whether FPI flows have been positive or negative during the year, one needs to take into account all three segments of the market – primary, secondary, and derivatives
Retail investors have bought into the rally even as institutions exited. Most answers on what led to the crash can be found in the F&O market
Given the role of financial services in the economy, the Nifty Financial Services Index reflects a better picture of the sector
Volumes in the market will crash, brokers and exchange revenues will be hit
In general, SEBI has made Indian markets far safer today and aligned them to global standards.
Cash continues to be king
The move will result in increased volatility and speculation in the week before expiry
The move will increase liquidity in the remaining stocks
The market today is very different from what it was in 2008, when currency derivatives created mayhem
Margins in Indian markets for derivative trades are already higher than in other countries
Put options open interest is much higher than those on the call side suggesting a downward bias in the market.
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However, the tax department issued a clarification that the settlement of derivative contracts by taking delivery of shares will not be different from the procedure followed for equity contracts.
My last piece of investor advice would be to stay vigilant while at the same time remain disciplined. Reason being that while trading derivatives there is always a thin possibility of a very big loss.
A derivative is simply a security (or “piece of paper”) whose value is “derived” from the price of something else.
The provisions of this circular shall be applicable from October 1 this year.
Market experts say the move is aimed at reducing excessive speculation in the derivatives segment as well as reducing volatility by weeding out some of the illiquid securities.
Rollover percentage actually indicates whether the traders are willing to carry forward their existing positions (long or short) to the next series or not. Generally, the rollover figures alone will not indicate which direction traders are betting on.
The Put Call Ratio can be used to determine when the crowd is getting either too bullish or too bearish
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier urged state governments to explore the option of raising funds through municipal bonds.