Uber driver’s Rs 2.5 lakh options trading loss sparks fresh debate over retail derivatives risk

Uber driver’s Rs 2.5 lakh options trading loss sparks fresh debate over retail derivatives risk

A viral social media video featuring an Uber driver’s Rs 2.5 lakh loss in options trading has reignited concerns over retail participation in India’s high-risk derivatives market. The video, posted on microblogging site X, captures the driver candidly recounting how he lost an amount equivalent to his entire annual income through options trading, a sobering … Read more

IOC 6.0 creates history: Jainam Broking sets Guinness world record with 5,293 participants

IOC 6.0 creates history: Jainam Broking sets Guinness world record with 5,293 participants

Jainam Broking Limited set new benchmarks in the world of options trading with the successful conclusion of the Indian Options Conclave (IOC 6.0) on March 21st and 22nd, 2025, at the SIECC Convention Centre, Surat. One of the biggest milestones of IOC 6.0 was the Guinness World Record set by Jainam Broking Limited for conducting … Read more

Tech view: Nifty shows strength; 23,000 support key for buy-on-dips. How to trade tomorrow

Tech view: Nifty shows strength; 23,000 support key for buy-on-dips. How to trade tomorrow

The domestic benchmark index, Nifty, opened flat, maintained buying interest, and settled the day on a positive note at 23,250. The volatility index, India VIX, dropped by 6.70% to 17.39, indicating a cool-off in market volatility. Technically, Nifty formed a green candle on the daily chart, indicating strength, with immediate resistance near 23,340, where the … Read more

7 key mantras for young traders of Dalal Street to master the art of options trading – Trading Tips

7 key mantras for young traders of Dalal Street to master the art of options trading – Trading Tips

Jun 02, 2024, 09:57:46 AM IST Trading can be a highly rewarding profession, but it is imperative to acknowledge that it is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Here are a few things that youngsters should keep in mind: ETMarkets.com 2/8 Educate Yourself Thoroughly Before venturing into options trading, invest time in comprehending the fundamentals. Familiarize yourself … Read more

7 key mantras for young traders of Dalal Street to master the art of options trading – Trading Tips

7 key mantras for young traders of Dalal Street to master the art of options trading – Trading Tips

Jun 02, 2024, 09:57:46 AM IST Trading can be a highly rewarding profession, but it is imperative to acknowledge that it is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Here are a few things that youngsters should keep in mind: ETMarkets.com 2/8 Educate Yourself Thoroughly Before venturing into options trading, invest time in comprehending the fundamentals. Familiarize yourself … Read more

Surge in option trading: Is it a systemic risk or price stability tool?

Surge in option trading: Is it a systemic risk or price stability tool?

There is increasing debate around the high volumes in the options segment, with many concerned that such high volumes may bring in market turmoil, but we believe that the rise in volumes will help ensure better price discovery, leading to price stability. The daily volume in the stock market is Rs 75,000 crore notional approx. … Read more

Learn With ETMarkets: Options Demystified 302 – Options Greeks (Part 2)

Learn With ETMarkets: Options Demystified 302 – Options Greeks (Part 2)

In the later part of their conversation, Maya explained to Tara about two essential options Greeks: Delta and Gamma. These Greeks are connected to the prices of the underlying assets and are used by traders to understand option sensitivity. As they reconvened after a short break, Maya explored further into the factors that determine option … Read more

Learn with ETMarkets: All you need to know about premium decay in options trading

Learn with ETMarkets: All you need to know about premium decay in options trading

In the last 4 lessons, we have established the fact that options are nothing but just insurance premiums and the main agenda of introducing options to the Stock market was to protect underlying Stocks/Indices. We also discussed the components of Premium in options and how they are calculated with real examples. Let’s take a moment … Read more

ETMarkets Trade Talk | Options trading not a lottery ticket, avoid these 5 mistakes: Rahul Prajapati

ETMarkets Trade Talk | Options trading not a lottery ticket, avoid these 5 mistakes: Rahul Prajapati

Making a sackful of money by trading options can be quite a complex and risky affair for many newbies who get lured to the stock market after reading rags-to-riches tales of masters of the game. Mumbai-based options trader Rahul Prajapati, who has trained thousands of traders in the last few years, says over-reliance on technical … Read more

ETMarkets Trade Talk | Options trading not a lottery ticket, avoid these 5 mistakes: Rahul Prajapati

ETMarkets Trade Talk | Options trading not a lottery ticket, avoid these 5 mistakes: Rahul Prajapati

Making a sackful of money by trading options can be quite a complex and risky affair for many newbies who get lured to the stock market after reading rags-to-riches tales of masters of the game. Mumbai-based options trader Rahul Prajapati, who has trained thousands of traders in the last few years, says over-reliance on technical … Read more