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Chart of the Day: While India restricts, US embraces 0DTE trading

While India's aggressive regulatory crackdown on options trading drives participants away and volumes down, US markets are witnessing explosive growth in ultra-short-duration 0DTE options, with retail traders now dominating a market segment that has grown 700% in five years.

Chart of the Day: Is the options clampdown justified?

New NSE data revealing that only 1.8% of investors trade exclusively in derivatives raises uncomfortable questions about whether SEBI's sweeping options regulations were a solution in search of a problem

How a falling market and tighter regulations impacted brokers

A falling market and SEBI’s regulatory clampdown have hit brokerages hard, slashing both client counts and profitability. But are we seeing green shoots of recovery?

SEBI tightens the noose on derivative trading

SEBI's latest proposal to tighten derivative trading limits has sparked concerns among traders and investors. With stricter position limits and increased regulatory uncertainty, market liquidity and trading volumes are expected to take a hit.

High costs and low volumes: The challenges facing India's options market in 2025

With rising trading costs and the Indian market currently in correction mode, this is an unfavourable time to engage in options trading in India.

NSE retains options trading edge after SEBI’s F&O overhaul

Last week, the daily average turnover for Nifty Bank dropped nearly 33%, while Bankex experienced a drastic 98% decrease. In sharp contrast, however, the Nifty and Sensex contracts saw increases in their average daily turnover by 40% and 14%, respectively. Overall, NSE’s options turnover rose marginally, while BSE saw a slight decline.

How Susquehanna’s Jeff Yass mastered the options game

Obsession with odds spawned a trading giant — and shaped the industry’s approach to markets

SEBI F&O curbs deal a blow to market’s stakeholders

The curbs on derivatives trading will cause structural shifts and lead to loss of incomes for various stakeholders such as brokers, traders and even the government

Healthier breakfast options: Choose oatmeal, plain dosa, sprout salad, and more to manage weight

Popular breakfast options like cereals, aloo paratha, and dosa with coconut chutney may be hindering your healthy lifestyle. Opting for healthier alternatives, such as palak paratha, moong dal chilla, or sprout salad, can help you stay fit and energised throughout the day.

Discover New Heights in Motilal Oswal presenting Options Trading at BOTS (Bharat Options Traders Summit) in Pune

BOTS is not just a typical trading conference—it is a high-intensity, 11-hour learning marathon, designed to cater to traders at all levels of experience

SEBI curbs combined with tax increases will take the wind out of the derivative market

Reducing the number of weekly expiry indices is likely to reduce trading volume significantly. With only two expiries instead of the current five, exchange volumes will drop considerably.

How traders are positioned ahead of the Budget trading

Budget 2024-25: Explosive movements typically mark budget days, with the market making swift and decisive shifts in one direction or the other

Wild swing in Nifty Bank reignites chatter on manipulation of underlying stocks

A 0.5 percent down move in the index lead to a 1000% move in option premiums.

Derivatives under scrutiny: Will the new curbs tame the market?

While the Working Committee recommendations will lower volumes in the derivatives market, the regulator’s main objective must be to lower systemic risk, rather than curb speculation

Discover New Heights in Options Trading at Motilal Oswal Presenting BOTS - Bharat Options Traders Summit powered by Traders Gurukul and Moneycontrol in Chennai

With 11 hours of intensive learning, 8 insightful sessions, and guidance from 30+ seasoned mentors, BOTS Chennai is the definitive destination for options traders looking to refine their strategies and achieve remarkable success.

Can SEBI's volatility management exercise reduce intraday spikes

There are indications that a cartel of traders collaborated to temporarily manipulate the market in their favour, profiting by reversing their trades afterwards

MC Explainer | Backtesting and how to read a backtest report

Backtesting is as an analytical tool used by traders to assess the viability and effectiveness of their trading strategies. It involves testing a strategy with historical market data to evaluate how it would have performed in the past

Should retail traders be discouraged from trading in options?

Is creating a High-Risk mutual fund category a good idea?

To cater to a small segment of high-risk investors, AMCs would not like to risk their brand. The volatile returns and the relatively higher chance of losing your capital by investing in high-risk assets compared to other equity classes should keep these AMCs away

Derivatives outlook | What should be the options strategy for JSW Steel ahead of the Q1 results?

As JSW Steel gears up to announce its first quarterly financial results on July 22, analysts anticipate improved earnings despite industry headwinds. In the derivatives market, JSW Steel has tested fresh all-time highs of 815 in the July series and subsequently consolidated within a narrow range. Technically, the stock is trading within an upward trending channel on the weekly chart, suggesting bullish momentum.

Nifty derivatives strategy as it inches towards 20,000 mark

Market bulls dominate as Nifty50 inches close to the much-awaited 20,000-mark. The Nifty surges 146 points, forming a long bullish candlestick pattern. Traders speculate on Nifty reaching 20,000 with FIIs' continued buying and positive option chain data. Experts recommend a Broken-wing Iron Condor and buy on dips strategy anticipating the market. However, analysts advise remaining vigilant and waiting for consolidation due to the ongoing strong bull trend.

Derivatives Outlook | What Should Be the Options Strategy for RIL ahead of the Q1 Results?

Reliance Industries (RIL), India's most valued company, will announce its first quarterly financial results on July 21. The outlook for RIL stocks from a derivatives perspective remains positive, with a buy-on-dips strategy recommended by analysts. Implied Volatility Percentile (IVP) is at 96%, indicating a higher chance of IV crush post-results.