A triangle pattern breakout is a pattern that occurs in technical analysis when the price of a stock or other asset moves out of a triangular pattern. A triangular pattern is a chart pattern that is characterized by a series of lower highs and higher lows, which form a triangle on a price chart. The Read more about What are triangle pattern breakouts?[…]
Ichimoku is a technical analysis trading strategy that uses multiple indicators to analyze financial markets. It was developed in Japan by a journalist named Goichi Hosoda in the late 1930s and has since become popular around the world. The name “Ichimoku” means “one look” in Japanese, which refers to the idea that traders can get Read more about What is ichimoku cloud trading strategy / ict trading strategy?[…]
Delivery trading is a type of trading in the stock market where investors buy and sell stocks with the intention of taking physical delivery of the stocks they have purchased. In this type of trading, the stocks are held for a longer period of time, usually ranging from a few weeks to several months or Read more about What is delivery trading?[…]
AT1 bonds, also known as Additional Tier 1 bonds, are a type of debt instrument issued by banks to raise capital. These bonds are considered to be riskier than traditional bonds because they are perpetual, which means they have no maturity date, and they may be converted to equity at the discretion of the issuing Read more about What are AT1 bonds?[…]
A stock trading order known as an Immediate or Cancel (IOC) order instructs the broker to complete the deal right away, either in full or in part. Any part of the order that cannot be completed quickly will be cancelled right away if the broker is unable to promptly execute the entire transaction. This implies Read more about What is an “immediate or “cancel” order (IOC order) with reference to stock markets?[…]
A method of accounting called mark to market (MTM) is used in the stock market to value your open futures trade positions based on their current market price. This method replaces the previous cost or entry price with the current market price or value to determine the worth of your open trade position. Mark to market Read more about What is mark to market (MTM) in the stock market?[…]
Zero brokerage on Futures and Options trading is a game-changing proposition that has the potential to revolutionize the way traders invest in the stock market. With zero brokerage, investors can trade futures and options without having to worry about the high brokerage fees that typically eat into their profits. By eliminating brokerage fees, zero brokerage Read more about Zero brokerage on F&O Trading in India[…]
An unfinished auction, also known as a single print, is a market profile term that refers to a price level where only one trade occurred during a trading session. It appears on the market profile chart as a single letter or number, indicating the price at which the trade occurred. An unfinished auction occurs when Read more about What is an unfinished auction in a market profile chart?[…]
The central pivot point trading strategy is a popular method used by traders to identify potential support and resistance levels in the market. The central pivot point is a key level that is calculated based on the previous day’s high, low, and close prices. The formula for calculating the central pivot point is as follows: Read more about What is a central pivot point (cpr) trading strategy?[…]
Interest rate derivatives are financial contracts that allow investors to manage their exposure to changes in interest rates. These instruments derive their value from the movement of interest rates and are used to hedge against or speculate on changes in interest rates. Interest rate derivatives are used extensively by banks, corporations, and other market participants Read more about What are interest rate derivatives?[…]
Zerodha leads the pack, with 6.5 million active client accounts, 65 lakhs. Groww in second position with accelerated growth, with 5.2 million active client accounts, 52 lakhs. Angel One with 4.2 million active client accounts, 42 lakhs. Upstox with 3.4 million client accounts, 34 lakhs. (Upstox, the broker who has paid this website the most towards Read more about Top 5 stock brokers in India with the largest client bases at the beginning of 2023[…]
In the stock market, beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a stock relative to the overall market. Beta is used by investors to gauge the level of risk associated with a particular stock and to help make investment decisions. Beta is calculated as the covariance of a stock’s returns with Read more about What is beta in stock markets?[…]
Additional Surveillance Measures” (ASMs) are a set of rules and procedures implemented by stock exchanges to monitor and regulate the trading activity of certain stocks. The goal of ASMs is to prevent market manipulation, fraud, and other forms of market abuse, and to ensure the fair and efficient functioning of the stock market. ASMs are Read more about What is ASM (additional surveillance measure) in the stock market, and why is it implemented on certain stocks?[…]
“Free float” refers to the portion of a company’s outstanding shares that are available for trading in the stock market. It is calculated by subtracting the number of restricted shares, such as those held by company insiders or subject to lock-up agreements, from the total number of outstanding shares. The term free float is sometimes Read more about What is the meaning of “free float” in the stock market and How to check the free-float market capitalization of a listed Indian company?[…]
MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) is a leading provider of investment decision support tools and services. It is best known for its stock market indices, which are widely used as benchmarks for international equity portfolios. MSCI indices are important because they provide a benchmark for measuring the performance of investments in different markets. For example, Read more about What is MSCI, and why are MSCI indices important?[…]
Dividends are payments made by a company to its shareholders, usually out of its profits. The frequency of dividends being paid varies depending on the company and its policy. Some companies pay dividends on a quarterly basis, while others may pay dividends semi-annually or annually. Some companies may also choose to pay dividends sporadically or Read more about How often do companies pay out dividends, and how can I check if a company has declared dividends?[…]
In a market profile chart, the block size refers to the vertical height of a single price level in the chart. The ideal market profile block size for any contract is subjective and depends on the preference of the trader. There is no fixed or standard block size for Nifty or Bank Nifty futures, as Read more about What are the ideal market profile block sizes for Nifty and bank nifty futures contract?[…]
In the context of stock trading, “sweeping the limit orders” refers to the process of executing a large number of buy or sell orders at a specific price level, effectively “clearing out” the limit orders that are resting at that level. Buyer Sweeps the Limit Orders:When a buyer “sweeps” the limit orders, it means they Read more about The buyer sweeps the limit orders, and the seller sweeps the limit orders. What is the difference?[…]
The logic behind higher highs and lower lows is a basic technical analysis principle used to determine the trend of an asset, such as a stock or a currency. A higher high refers to a situation where the current high of an asset is greater than the previous high. This indicates that the trend is Read more about Logic behind Higher Highs and Lower Lows[…]
The concept of “smart money” refers to the idea that there are certain market participants who have access to superior information and resources, and therefore have an edge over the general public when it comes to making investment decisions. These market participants are thought to include professional traders, hedge funds, and institutional investors. They are Read more about What is the concept of “smart money” in stock markets, and why is it relevant?[…]