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: Decoding option prices

Learn With ETMarkets: Decoding option prices

In our previous article, Maya introduced Tara to the thrilling world of options. As they reconvened in the conference room after a short break, Maya embarked on explaining how option prices are determined. With enthusiasm, Maya turned to Tara and said, “So, Tara, let’s talk about what determines the price of an option. There are … 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

Centre extends time to submit joint options for higher PF pension till June 26

Centre extends time to submit joint options for higher PF pension till June 26

The Centre has extended the time to submit joint options to claim higher provident fund pension till June 26. The deadline to submit the applications was on May 3.  The Centre has extended the time to submit joint options to claim higher provident fund pension till June 26. The deadline to submit the applications was … Read more

Provide more time to submit options for higher PF pension: CITU

Provide more time to submit options for higher PF pension: CITU

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has urged Central Provident Fund Commissioner Neelam Shami Rao for a “substantial extension of time” beyond March 3 for workers to submit joint options with employers to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for receiving higher pension. CITU general secretary Tapan Sen, in a letter, said the circular … Read more

5 common mistakes retail traders make while buying options

5 common mistakes retail traders make while buying options

SEBI published a report recently on how the options trading has grown multifolds in the last few years and retail participation has grown tremendously. According to the report, 89% traders ended up losing money in the last fiscal year. Most active retail traders stick to options buying because of lesser capital. Here are 5 common … Read more

Traders can deploy “long strangle” strategy on Nifty ahead of Budget 2023: Rupak De

Traders can deploy “long strangle” strategy on Nifty ahead of Budget 2023: Rupak De

“I would like to suggest a “long strangle” strategy for the budget, though it will be risky given the high premiums of the options. Besides, after a few days of consolidation, Nifty looks good for a directional move,” says Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at . In an interview with ETMarkets, Rupak said: “Nifty could … Read more

Nifty may hit 18,900, some large names can gain 5-7%: Analysts

Nifty may hit 18,900, some large names can gain 5-7%: Analysts

The Nifty is heading towards 18,900 levels in the near term with traders building bullish bets on the market, say technical analysts. Traders should, however, adopt a stock specific approach and look to add quality stocks such as , , L&T, , ACC and for a 5-7% upside in the short term, they said. SUDEEP … Read more

Two Options to play Infosys ahead of its Sept results

Two Options to play Infosys ahead of its Sept results

Mumbai: Traders looking to bet on Infosys ahead of its September quarter results on Thursday could create a strategy using a combination of stock options. Analysts said this strategy is designed to bet on a drop in the premium of Infosys options after its results. The expectation is that would trade in a ₹1,400-range. On … Read more

If Abortion Becomes Banned, Women Still Have Some Options

If Abortion Becomes Banned, Women Still Have Some Options

Emma, 29, Texas. Elizabeth Nash, state policy analyst, Guttmacher Institute. Jessica Arons, JD, senior policy counsel, American Civil Liberties Union. Guttmacher Institute: “Medication Abortion Now Accounts for More Than Half of All US Abortions.” World Health Organization, Abortion care guideline: “Medical management of induced abortion: Recommendations 27-30 (3.4.2).” Diane Horvath, MD, OB/GYN, Baltimore. Meera Shah, … Read more