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What are Options? Types of Options & how to use. A detailed guide

Options are derivative tools where investors have the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a particular asset at a specific price and time. Stock market options are contracts for buying or selling an asset at a specific price and on a future date.

Daily Market Report- 2nd June

The Indian stock market had a volatile day as Nifty opened with a gap and then closed flat, but now before making some violent moves on either side.

Daily Market Report- 1st June

Indian stock markets opened with a gap but soon gave up the gains and closed in the red on the weekly expiry. Although the price action indicates a bullish sentiment, the immediate support levels are important to watch in the short term.

Daily Market Report- 31st May

The Nifty opened with a gap down, close to yesterday's trading low, and continued to trade lower, breaking the previous range. However, tomorrow could have a bearish start, with over 1 lakh ITM Call options added throughout the day.

What is Tax Loss Harvesting? How Does it Work?

Tax loss harvesting is a way of using your existing losses to offset the gains in your portfolio, which can significantly reduce the taxes you owe to the government.

Daily Market Report- 30th May

The Nifty opened positively and stayed flat throughout the day. However, tomorrow is an important day for the market to break out on the upside or downside after two days of consolidation.

Daily Market Report- 29th May

Last Friday, the Nifty broke out of its consolidation, ending the day at its highs. The momentum continued as Nifty started the day on a positive note, with a significant gap up of 119.80 points (+0.65%), and Bank Nifty also commenced with a favourable start of 258.80

Relative Strength Index (RSI): Everything you need to know

The Relative Strength Indicator, commonly known as ‘RSI’, is a popular tool in technical analysis that helps to asses whether a security is overbought or oversold. It measures the speed and magnitude of recent security price movements and displays the result.

Markets, models & more- Week 4- May'23

The Indian stock markets closed at the highest point this week after a great rally. The Nifty50 closed with a gain of 1.63%, which was supported by almost all sectors.

How Long Should You Hold a Stock? Basics & Benefits Explained

Investing in the stock market involves three actions. Buying, selling and holding. Let's understand what is holding, how it works, what is the ideal holding period and more.

Markets, models & more- Week 3-May'23

The stock market had a bearish week, with a negative closing as Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 closed in the red. Realty and IT outperformed NIFTY 50.

Markets, models & more- Week 2- May’23

Markets & Models After a phenomenal victory by the Bulls last week, Nifty 50 made a high of around 18,390 on Thursday and closed slightly its previous high. The index continued to trade above the Psychological level of 18,000 for the entire week and closed with a gain of

Markets, models & more - Week 1 - May'23

Benchmark Index Nifty50 ended flat this week, with a sharp fall in the indices today. The index still managed to close above the psychological number of 18,000, we'll have to keep an eye on that number to see if it holds.

How and where do the Rich really invest?

First things first - How do the rich get rich? When you think rich, names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos or even Mukesh Ambani might come to mind. There are more obviously. According to Forbes, these are the top 10 richest people in the world as of 2023: You may

Markets, models & more - Week 4 - April'23

Benchmark Index Nifty50 ended the week with a roaring uprise on Friday. Nifty50 broke and closed above the psychological number of 18,000, which would have made long-term investors, especially Index investors, very happy.

Markets, models & more - Week 3 - April'23

Stock markets remained volatile but rangebound for this week.

Referral Week

Offer Validity Offer is valid from 20:30 hours on 21st April 2023 till 23:59 hours on 7th May. (“Offer Period”). How to Participate To participate in the referral program, users must invite their friends and family to sign up and trade on the Investmint app using their unique

What they don't tell you about Passive investing?

"With Passive Investing there's one thing that you will miss for sure, and that’s an opportunity to beat the benchmarks" Read on to know about the potential downsides of passive investing.

Trading Psychology – Everything You Need to Know

If you are a seasoned investor, you probably hail Warren Buffett as your investment guru or at least, one of your gurus. Have you heard his famous saying – The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect? Buffett embodies this investor psychology whenever he invests. For instance, during

What is Short Selling?

The more commonly known definition of trading is to buy low and sell high as the price of the invested stock goes up. However, there is an entirely opposite trading style of selling high and buying low, also called short selling. Short selling is often regarded as a complex trading

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: April 2023

What a fantastic week this was on all fronts for the indices! With both NIFTY50 and 500 ending up in green, still red on a YTD basis. The Nifty settled above the 17,800 level.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: April 2023

A short three-day trading week comes to a roaring end. The benchmark indices are up around 1%, though it's still in negative territory on a year-to-date basis.

Monthly Performance Report - March '23

What a crazy month that was. We sort of got caught in a loop this month. Two steps forward and 2 step back, right back to square one with 0% movement in the index.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 5: March 2023

The mighty bull is unleashed in the ring, its muscles rippling with raw power. The audience watches with bated breath, their eyes fixed on the rider who holds a red cloth. Will the bull remain in the ring once the cloth is pulled away?

Weekly Performance Report - Week 4: March 2023

The sentiments at the start of the week ran high as our nation had the beginning of Navratri, Ugadi, and Ramadan festivities just around the corner.

Nifty Rider | Ride high on Upside gains and Dodge downside wipeouts

Go long and short on NIFTY Futures while holding on to your long-term investments.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 3: March 2023

Is light at the end of the tunnel? We sure hope so. While the markets suffered, models held their own against the index this week. News of Silicon Valley Bank's bankruptcy cut deep into the markets.

High Five - Transaction Costs & More

When it comes to trading frequently, there is one thing more certain than the thrill, transaction costs. This post explores how the High Five model fares if all possible transaction costs are included.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: March 2023

After a series of bad overs, the hopes are up. The batter has been picking up pace, and with the last few balls, everyone's sure that we will see a six soon. Oh wait, the ball is in the air, and everyone feels the thrill. Is this the break we

Benchmarked to Fail: Why Fund Managers Struggle to Outperform the Index

Welcome to the wonderful world of investing, where the highs are high, the lows are low, and the jargon is enough to make your head spin. Today, we're going to tackle a topic that's near and dear to many investors' hearts: the elusive pursuit of beating the market. Enter the

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: March 2023

Nifty finally closes at 17600 this week, all sectors looking green. What caused today's recovery? Read our take on the matter. In continuation to last week's bloodbath, Nifty formed a double bottom taking support at 200-day-SMA. Today it bounced back sharply, spreading rejoice among investors. Today's move mirrored the recovery

Mutual Funds vs. Exchange-Traded Funds: Which one is better?

Investing can be tricky, especially if you’re a beginner, and similar products make it even tough to decide. You may have heard a lot of advice about investing in mutual funds. But what is a Mutual Fund? A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle that pools money

The Upside of a Market Downturn: Opportunities for Smart Investors

You're thrilled about your investment decisions when you see your assets in green. However, sometimes the market turns for the worse, and your investments appear to bleed. You may be tempted to sell your holdings and cut your losses in such times. Except, you’d be making a huge mistake.

Swing Trading vs. Intraday trading - Which one to choose?

When someone asks you why you invest in the stock market? What would your answer be? As an investor in the stock market, you can have different approaches towards trading. It can either be to gain maximum profits in each trade or to create wealth over time. You may want

Monthly Performance Report - February '23

February has been a rollercoaster ride, with ups and downs that kept traders on their toes. Less up and more down actually. But, as always, some of the systematic trading and investing models have delivered positive returns even in these volatile times. We started the month on a positive note,

Weekly Performance Report - Week 4: February 2023

Nifty 50 and Sensex benchmarks fell over 2.5% this week, registering the worst week for Indian indices in the last 8 months.This week's down move was majorly driven by two factors: Steep rate hikes by global central banks and a fall in liquidity. While high global inflation has

Weekly Performance Report - Week 3: February 2023

Nifty closed below 17950, meaning this week can be added to the slew of many such frustrating weeks of late. The markets remained stagnant owing to the absence of domestic cues. Hopes were up by mid-week as Nifty eased through the 18000 resistance. Many wondered if the correction had run

Capital Market Instruments that you can trade in India

Capital markets play a vital role in the economic development of any country by facilitating the flow of funds from investors to businesses. The capital market instruments allow investors to trade securities, derivatives, and commodities with varying levels of liquidity, risk, and returns. But how does one ensure that these

Everything you need to know about Index Futures

Trading in the stock market requires certain know-how to be able to succeed. If you’ve heard of stock trading, chances are that you have heard of an index. A stock market index, like the Nifty or Sensex, is a basket of stocks that helps gauge the general movement of

A Guide to Understanding BTST Trading

BTST Trading, also known as Buy Today Sell Tomorrow Trading, has gained much popularity among investors in today's equity market. It is an excellent short-term trading strategy that has the potential to earn good profits when executed properly. In this article, we will discuss what BTST trading is, how it

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: February 2023

The turnaround we expected from the market is finally here! The index is finally performing... and such is what we were hoping to share this week. Except, that is not the case. Last week the sentiments remained cautiously optimistic, given the overnight rally in the western market and the fact

Understanding Swing Trading

As an investor, you might approach the stock market with various goals. Some of these goals might be short-term, and some might be long-term. Which objectives would you prioritise when you trade in the market? Suppose, you want to buy a car worth ₹7 lakhs in the coming two years.

Understanding Pledging of Shares

The Hindenburg report has had a cascading effect on Adani Group Companies, causing the market to lose trust. As of February 22, 2023, Adonis promoters has pledged over 1%, 1.06%, and 0.55% of its shares in Adani Green, Adani Ports, and Adani Transmission, respectively, to keep the collateral

What is Stop-Loss and why is it important?

Stop-Loss is an essential tool used by traders to minimize their potential losses. There are two types of orders you can place with Stop-Loss: 1. Stop-Loss Order 2. Stop-Loss Limit order Stop-Loss refers to an order that an investor places to automatically sell a stock at a predetermined price point,

A beginner’s guide to Investing in the Stock Market

Imagine this scenario: you are hungry and your relative gives you one kilo of tomatoes. You could cook them all today and satiate your hunger. But a week from now, or even tomorrow, you would have to go hungry again and depend on someone else for food. Here’s an

Everything you should know about the Stock Market

Are you someone who is trying to figure out share market buzzwords like Nifty50, Sensex, highs and lows, bullish, bearish, mutual funds, investing vs. trading, and what stock trading is, how to buy shares in India, etc., but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we have you

A Beginner's Guide to Derivatives Trading

I want to Trade in Derivatives in India. But What Are Derivatives? As you get older, you realise the importance of health insurance. You could break a bone more easily. Or contract a lifestyle disease. Health insurance is an absolute must if you want to save on hefty hospital bills.

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: February 2023

The market couldn't find a bottom to settle in last week, which left traders in a state of panic. Market open on Monday defied those expectations with an attempt at recovery, hinting at this week's move. While mid-week continued in a struggle, the markets finally closed with a surge in

Investing in an Index: Difference between Sensex and NIFTY50

People often turn to stocks to build wealth in the long run. Even for goal-based investing, many investors turn to equities. But, stock markets are volatile and tend to fluctuate minute by minute. These fluctuations can be because of different factors, ranging from news and company announcements to market sentiments.

Momentum Trading: Everything you need to know

Did you know that the momentum strategies reported greater than Index Fund returns for the Indian stock markets for the past decade and more? Backtested data suggests some strategies have outperformed the index funds by more than 50% and some even by 100%. However, it has also introduced dramatic drawdowns

Intraday Trading vs. Delivery Trading - Understanding the Difference

Intraday Trading vs. Delivery Trading. Which one should you start with? If you are keen to start trading in the stock markets and want to know more about intraday and delivery trading, this post is a great place to start. There are many ways to approach trading in stocks. One

Monthly Performance Report - January '23

The first month of 2023 has been tumultuous for the markets, with Nifty and Sensex ending nearly 1.5% lower in the first week, followed by a week of uncertain trading and then a week of range-bound movement. However, despite the setbacks, there are still plenty of opportunities to be

Weekly Performance Report - Week 4: January 2023

Much has unfolded in a mere 4 days of trade. We were expecting a breakout and the market finally did break the range, except not in the direction we wanted it to. The market was at a standstill on Monday, after which point the bears took over. Many investors hoped

Weekly Performance Report - Week 3: January 2023

It's been a rollercoaster of a week in the markets, much like the classic game of Snakes and Ladders. Last week, we seemed to be on the ladder, steadily climbing higher and avoiding the many small snakes that riddle our way. But just when we thought we had found our

Weekly Performance Report - Week 2: January 2023

This trading week opened in continuation of last week's downward trend. Investors were feeling discouraged as the market had maintained the bearish sentiment for a while. With no clear sign of improvement, the unexpected happened. Of all days on Friday the 13th, the market reversed course and began to climb.

Long India: SIPs made Smarter

What is Long India? India's growth story India's growth story is a blockbuster hit with all the right elements - drama, suspense, and a fair bit of economic success. Over the past two decades, it's been a rollercoaster of economic development, making it one of the fastest-growing major economies in

NIFTY Rider: Futures and Options (F&O) Trading Strategy

Introducing NIFTY Rider, a trading model that aims to protect your portfolio's downside while adding 2x alpha on the upside. This model is designed to preserve wealth in the event of a market crash, covering up to 60% of the fall. In this post, we'll delve into the key features

Nightcrawler: Futures and Options (F&O) Trading Strategy

Meet Nightcrawler, a trading model that leverages overnight positions to take advantage of opening gaps in the NIFTY50 index. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of Nightcrawler, providing insights on how it can complement your existing strategies. What is Nightcrawler? Nightcrawler is a high-volatility, long-only

Weekly Performance Report - Week 1: January 2023

The bears took control of Dalal Street on Friday, causing the benchmark indices to edge lower for the third consecutive day. Nifty ended the week with a 132.70 point drop, settling at 17,859.45, while Sensex closed at 59,900, down 450 points. The first week of 2023

Alpha Ally: Passive Trading Strategy

Discover Alpha Ally, a portfolio trading model that is geared towards identifying stocks that are outperforming the index, regardless of fundamentals. This model aims to identify most promising stocks in the market without being influenced by a stock's underlying fundamentals. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and

Sector Superstars: Passive Trading Strategy

Explore the potential of Sector Superstars, a portfolio-based model designed to help investors diversify their investments and generate wealth by identifying top-performing sectors and the most trending stocks within them. This innovative approach is geared towards identifying and capitalising on the most promising sectors in the market, providing investors with

Buy High Sell Higher: Passive Trading Strategy

Discover the Buy High Sell Higher, a cutting-edge investment strategy that relies on momentum and focuses on identifying and capitalising on trending stocks, regardless of fundamentals. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of Buy High Sell Higher, providing insights on how it can complement your

Trending Ten: Active Trading Strategy

Introducing Trending Ten, a powerful trading model that specialises in capturing short-term stock trends. This model employs a systematic approach to identify the top ten trending stocks with substantial volumes, providing investors with valuable insights and opportunities to capitalise on market movements. In this post, we'll delve into the key

BTST: Active Trading Strategy

Introducing BTST, a trading model that provides Buy Today Sell Tomorrow stock trading signals 2-3 times a week. This model aims to capture trend persistence in stocks and find those whose price trend is likely to continue into the next trading day. In this post, we'll delve into the key

High Five: Active Trading Strategy

Introducing High Five, an active trading strategy specifically designed to capitalize on mean-reversion opportunities. The strategy allows traders to stay within a trade during the weekdays with no carry over to the next week, for a stress-free weekend. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of

Quick Short: Active Trading Strategy

As a trader, you understand the importance of constantly seeking new strategies to enhance your portfolio. Allow us to introduce you to Quick Short, a cutting-edge trading model designed to capitalise on intraday stock market fluctuations. In this post, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of Quick Short,

After-Market Order (AMO)

What is an After-Market Order? An After-Market Order (AMO) is a type of order used to buy or sell securities outside of regular trading hours. The execution of AMO orders takes place at the market open the following day. However, it is essential to note that the price of a

Trading Signals

What Are Trading Signals? Trading signals are timely indicators to either buy or sell a security to maximize profits in the market. Quant trading signals are like a GPS navigation system. Just as a GPS navigation system uses data from satellites to calculate the optimal route to a destination, quant

Trading Models

What are Trading Models? Trading models are quantitative approaches that use statistical and mathematical techniques to make predictions about financial markets and assets. These models attempt to identify patterns and relationships in market data, which can then be used to make investment decisions. In the Investmint app, trading models can

BSE SENSEX | MoM & YoY Returns

BSE Sensex Market Summary Chart (2000 to 2023) Here is a bird's eye view of the index's performance over the past two decades. It clearly illustrates the month-on-month performance of the index and gives us a sense of seasonality in the returns of the index. For instance, May to December

Nifty50 | MoM & YoY Returns

Nifty50 Market Summary Chart (2000 to 2023) Here is a bird's eye view of the Nifty50 index's performance over the past two decades.

Market Holidays and Events - 2023