16. What are the Risks associated with trading in Derivatives?
Investors must understand that investment in derivatives has an element of risk and is generally not an appropriate avenue for someone of limited resources/ limited investment and / or trading experience and low risk tolerance. An investor should therefore carefully consider whether such trading [...]

Have a view on the market?

Example A.
On 01 March an investor feels the market will rise
– Buys 1 contract of March ABC Ltd. Futures at Rs. 260
(market lot : 300)
09 March
– ABC Ltd. Futures price has risen to Rs. 280
– Sells off the position at Rs. 280. Makes a profit of
Rs.6000 [...]

( Contd of Derivatives Trading I )

6. What are various types of derivative instruments traded at NSE?
There are two types of derivatives instruments traded on NSE; namely
Futures and Options :
Futures : A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an [...]