OPTIONS MARKET
Why biodiversity urgently needs more financing options
The financial market for biodiversity is challenging due to difficulties in measurement and investment options. John Tobin-de la Puente of Cornell University suggests that more complex financial contracts and long-term commitments are needed to attract private investment.
Trading of Tata Motors DVR shares to stop from August 30
Tata Motors announced that the trading of its differential voting rights (DVR) shares will cease after market hours on August 29, 2024, due to their conversion into ordinary shares. For every 10 DVR shares, investors will receive 7 ordinary shares. The swap, with a record date set for September 1, follows NCLT approval.
Nasdaq seeks SEC approval for bitcoin index options
Nasdaq is awaiting regulatory approval to launch and trade options on a bitcoin index. This move would provide institutional investors and traders an alternative way to hedge their exposure to bitcoin. The options would track the CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index, supplementing the recently launched leveraged ETFs tied to bitcoin.
Stocks to buy today: REC, Castrol India among top 6 trading ideas for August 28, 2024
The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Wednesday with mixed global cues. Nifty futures fell 0.17% to 25,001. India VIX decreased to 13.70. Options data suggests a broader range of 24,600-25,500 and an immediate range of 24,800-25,300. Key support is at 24,900 and 24,800.
Nvidia results could spur record $300 billion swing in shares, options show
Traders in the U.S. equity options market predict Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could impact its shares by over $300 billion. Nvidia's stock has driven significant gains in the S&P 500 this year, and traders are betting on a large potential rally due to its dominance in artificial intelligence chips.
Asian stocks cautious as markets await Nvidia: Markets wrap
Asian stocks dipped as traders await Nvidia’s earnings to gauge the AI market's strength. With Japan and Australia's markets seeing declines and Nvidia accounting for over 6% of S&P 500's market cap, all eyes are on the giant chipmaker. Recent US consumer confidence data highlighted mixed economic sentiment.
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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Wednesday
Indian equity markets ended flat on Tuesday. Analysts noted that profit-taking at highs and technical indicators suggest the Nifty could face resistance at 25,200-25,250, with support at 24,960-24,855. The market remains range-bound, with potential for a slight dip or rise depending on movements around 25,000 and 25,100.
Anil Ambani weighing legal options after Sebi ban order
Anil Ambani is contemplating legal recourse following a five-year ban from the stock market and key managerial roles by Sebi due to accusations of fund mismanagement at Reliance Home Finance. The order includes a ₹25 crore fine, with Sebi’s investigation exposing complicated loan transactions. Ambani, who resigned from reliance’s boards earlier, might appeal the order. Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure are unaffected by this ban.
Apple to update EU browser options, make more apps deletable
Apple will introduce changes to its browser options and default app settings for users in the European Union. A new choice screen for selecting default browsers and a dedicated section for default apps will be introduced. Users will also be able to delete certain Apple-made apps, excluding essential ones.
F&O stocks to buy today: RIL, ITC among top 9 trading ideas for 20 August 2024
The Indian market was expected to see gains on Tuesday amid positive global cues. The Nifty future ended flat at 24,590 on Monday. Analysts suggested Nifty needs to hold above 24,500 levels for further gains. Experts named several stocks for short-term trading in the F&O and cash markets.
BSE stock options case: 768 entities avail benefits of Sebi's settlement scheme 2024
A total of 768 entities settled cases pertaining to alleged non-genuine trades at the stock options segment on the BSE with Sebi under the settlement scheme introduced in 2024, the markets regulator said on Monday.
Ignoring mid-caps is not an option, and being selective is a necessity: 6 stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 38 %
A recent report suggested that for the first time, the AUM of Midcap mutual fund schemes have gone above the AUM of large cap mutual fund schemes. There are two ways to look and interpret this. First, that too much money has gone into mid-cap mutual funds and it is time to be cautious. The other way to look at it is that finally mid-cap stocks have reached a level where institutional investors are able to find opportunities to invest and that is why they are coming with more schemes and more money is being collected in mid-cap schemes. Beside the above two, there is a third way to look at it, which is pragmatic: India's growth story is incomplete without mid-cap as these are the companies which are either emerging or re-emerging with their operating matrix turning better due to a couple of factors.
Options vs futures: Understanding the key differences for retail traders
Options are financial instruments that grant their owner the choice, but not the requirement, to either purchase or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price by a certain date. There are two primary types of options: call options, enabling the owner to buy the asset, and put options, permitting the owner to sell the asset. This adaptability empowers traders to capitalize on market fluctuations without being obligated to execute a trade unless it proves advantageous.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bear Put Spread in Nifty to gain from bearish market stance
Traders use this strategy to profit from an anticipated decline in the underlying asset’s price by buying a higher strike put (in-the-money) and selling a lower strike put (out-of-the-money) with the same expiry. This results in a net debit, as the ITM put’s cost is offset by the OTM put’s premium.
F&O Radar: Deploy Short Strangle in Nifty to gain from limited upside
A Short Strangle consists of selling one call option with a higher strike price and one put option with a lower strike price. Both options are based on the same underlying stock and have the same expiration date, but they have different strike prices.
Traders brace for more volatility after jobless claims
Traders are bracing for continued market volatility, with significant attention on Thursday's report regarding US jobless claims. The options market suggests a 1.2% move in the S&P 500 Index. Recent unemployment figures have raised concerns, and the jobless claims data will be key in understanding labor market trends and potential market impacts.
Wall Street 'fear gauge' logs record jump as investors bet on more turbulence
The Cboe Volatility Index had its largest intraday jump on Monday and closed at its highest level since October 2020 due to U.S. recession fears and global market sell-offs. The S&P 500 witnessed substantial declines, causing investors to scramble for hedging strategies, leading to the surge in the volatility index.
Options trading on expiry day like playing in casino for jackpot: Sebi official
Raising the red flag over the heightened retail frenzy in the zero-sum game of options trading, markets regulator Sebi’s whole-time member Ananth Narayan on Friday pointed out how some traders are treating expiry day trading as playing in a casino for a jackpot.
Sebi proposes measures to curb rise in speculative trading in index derivatives
SEBI proposed raising the minimum contract size for index derivatives and limiting weekly index product offerings to restrict risky speculation among retail investors. The regulator also plans to mandate upfront premium collection and increase margins on options. These measures aim to reduce speculative trading and bring down derivatives market turnover.
STT hike F&O costs to rise by up to 60%, dampen heightened activity which had alarmed regulators
The government has proposed a 60% increase in STT on equity derivatives, affecting trading costs for high-frequency traders. Sebi may implement stricter measures to regulate the market. Retail traders may not be significantly impacted by the changes.
Why is investor Madhu Kela supportive of F&O market curbs on speculative trading?
Madhusudan Kela has over Rs 2,092.2 crore invested in various stocks. He suggests increasing the lot size in the stock market to deter excessive retail participation. He believes this would be a better solution than imposing additional taxes, which he considers excessive and harmful to the market.
Rising F&O trade a macro issue; household savings going into speculation: Sebi chief Madhabi Buch
Sebi chief raises concerns about investor safety as F&O volumes increase. Young investors experiencing significant losses in the segment. Turnover in derivatives market sees a substantial rise, prompting regulatory shifts. Retail traders shown to lose money in majority of trades.
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Sebi amends REIT, InvIT rules; issues framework for unit-based employment benefit scheme
Sebi introduces a unit-based employee benefit scheme for REITs and InvITs, allowing managers to grant unit options to employees. The rules, effective from July 12, aim to provide benefits without additional costs to the trusts. The scheme requires disclosure and follows insider trading rules.
F&O Radar: Deploy Bull Condor in Nifty to gain from moderately bullish market outlook
The Nifty50 index closed positively for the sixth consecutive week, surpassing the 24,500 mark for the first time. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook with caution on resistance levels.
Options market activity needs supervision but no intervention: Shrikant Chouhan
Yes, definitely, we need to increase, we can say, either a lot size or we can increase the net worth of a particular trader, I think that criteria will help the market to reduce this type of speculation.
Tech View: Nifty Put unwinding suggests correction ahead. Here’s how to trade on Thursday
Nifty on Wednesday formed a bearish engulfing pattern on the daily chart as the index ended 109 points lower but sustained above the immediate support of 10-day EMA around 24,180 levels ahead of the Thursday weekly expiry.
Expert panel to meet on July 15, discuss steps to lower risks in derivatives market
Sebi's panel, led by G Padmanabhan, will meet July 15 to discuss equity derivatives measures, addressing speculative expiry day trades. It includes increasing lot sizes, enhancing margins, upfront premiums, and intra-day monitoring. Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch highlights investor protection. Derivative turnover rose from ₹210 lakh crore in FY18 to ₹500 lakh crore in FY24, with index options involvement increasing.
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