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How Rising Oil Prices Impact Stock Market Investments
October 9, 2026 | 5 mins read
A petroleum price hike, driven by rising global crude oil prices, can have far-reaching consequences for the economy and financial markets worldwide. As India imports over 88% of its crude oil requirements, understanding the impact of rising oil prices on stock market investments is essential for investors.
Understanding the meaning and impact of a current account deficit on an economy
October 9, 2026 | 4 mins read
The current account is an important component of a country’s balance of payments. A current account deficit occurs when a country’s total payments to the rest of the world exceed its total earnings from abroad. These payments include imports of goods and services, investment income paid to foreign investors, and current transfers. These earnings include receipts from exports of goods and services, income earned from overseas investments, and current transfers such as remittances. A country’s current account deficit is generally expressed as a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP).
Revenge trading meaning explained: Causes, impact, and how to avoid it
October 9, 2026 | 5 mins read
in revenge trade, they are often driven by emotions such as anger, frustration, fear, or disappointment rather than sound analysis. In the process, they overlook carefully planned trading strategies designed around their financial goals, investment horizon, and risk appetite. More often than not, revenge trading results in further losses, creating a vicious cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to escape.
How to Calculate Risk-Reward Ratio in Stock Trading?
October 9, 2026 | 9 mins read
The risk reward ratio compares the amount of money a trader is prepared to risk on a trade with the amount they expect to earn if the trade reaches the target price. Before entering a trade, experienced traders usually estimate two things: the maximum amount they are willing to lose if the trade goes wrong and the potential profit if the trade performs as expected. Comparing these two values helps determine whether the trade offers a favourable balance between risk and reward.
Advantages and Risks of Overnight Trading in Stock Markets
October 9, 2026 | 10 mins read
Overnight trading refers to holding a stock or other security beyond the end of one trading session with the intention of continuing to hold it when the market reopens. Unlike intraday trading, where positions are closed before the market closes, overnight trading exposes investors to price movements that occur outside regular trading hours.
Black Swan Events Explained: Meaning, Examples, and Market Impact
October 9, 2026 | 9 mins read
Financial markets are influenced by factors such as economic growth, interest rates, corporate earnings, and geopolitical developments. While many market movements follow evolving economic conditions, unexpected events can sometimes trigger sharp declines, extreme volatility, and widespread uncertainty. These rare and unpredictable occurrences are known as black swan events.
HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank Name New CEOs: What the Appointments Mean
October 6, 2026 | 5 mins read
Two leading private sector banks, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, have announced new Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers (MD & CEOs). HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi, while Kotak Mahindra Bank named Anup Kumar Saha as its leader. The appointments are significant because leadership changes at large banks can influence business priorities, customer strategy, lending growth, deposit mobilisation, technology investments and investor confidence. However, a new CEO appointment does not by itself change a bank’s fundamentals overnight, the impact depends on execution over time.
SEBI Proposes CAS Changes: What Could Change for Derivatives Settlement, IEPs & Timings?
September 17, 2026 | 9 mins read
A month after introducing the new Closing Auction Session, SEBI has proposed changes after early market feedback raised concerns about derivatives settlement on expiry days, changing auction prices and trading timings. SEBI is not scraping CAS. Instead, it wants to make expiry settlement clearer, improve the auction process and help traders understand that indicative auction prices are not the same as actual traded prices.
ETF trading rules from 7 September: What changes for retail investors?
September 7, 2026 | 10 mins read
If there was no trade during the final 30 minutes on the previous day, the exchange will use that day’s last traded price. If there was no trade at all on the previous day, the latest available closing NAV will be used. The base price will also be adjusted for corporate actions, if applicable. From April 1, 2027, SEBI expects stock exchanges and mutual fund AMCs to use the previous day’s closing NAV as the base price after resolving operational issues.
How MSCI rebalancing tested India's Closing Auction System on August 31
September 2, 2026 | 10 mins read
India’s new Closing Auction Session (CAS) processed a record ₹39,718 crore turnover, on 31 August 2026 as MSCI India Index latest index rebalancing took effect at the market close. The event showed that CAS could handle an exceptional concentration of institutional flow. However, there were some sharp, and sometimes counterintuitive, stock moves. This shows that the quality of closing-price discovery is still being tested.
How Traders Use Maximum Drawdown to Manage Portfolio Risk?
August 19, 2026 | 11 mins read
When evaluating an investment or trading strategy, returns usually receive the most attention. However, returns alone do not tell investors how much risk was taken to achieve them. Two portfolios may deliver the same annual return, but one may have experienced far steeper losses during market downturns. This is where max drawdown becomes useful. It measures the largest decline in the value of a portfolio, trading account, or investment from its highest point to its lowest point before a new peak is reached. Instead of focusing only on profits, it shows the worst historical loss an investor would have experienced by staying invested.
Iron Butterfly vs Iron Condor: Which Strategy Is Better?
August 19, 2026 | 8 mins read
Options trading is not always about predicting the next big market move. At times, the market trades within a narrow range, creating opportunities for strategies that benefit from stability rather than direction. Two of the most widely used neutral strategies are the iron butterfly strategy and the iron condor options strategy. While both strategies use four option contracts and defined risk, they do not behave in the same way. Differences in strike selection, profit range, and risk-reward dynamics can significantly affect trading outcomes. Understanding the difference between an iron condor and an iron butterfly can help you select a strategy that matches your market expectations and trading objectives.
Iron Condor Strategy
August 19, 2026 | 10 mins read
Markets do not always trend strongly. At times, prices remain within a narrow range, making directional trades more challenging. The iron condor strategy is designed for these market conditions. It doesn’t rely on a bullish or bearish outlook. It aims to generate returns when the underlying asset remains within a predefined price range. With clearly defined risk and reward, it has become a widely used approach among traders looking to capitalise on range-bound markets while maintaining controlled exposure.
Trading Sideways Markets Using Iron Butterflies
August 19, 2026 | 11 mins read
Many trading strategies aim to benefit from strong market trends, but markets often move within a narrow range. These sideways or range-bound conditions can create opportunities for options traders. The iron butterfly is a defined-risk options strategy designed for such markets. It aims to benefit when the underlying asset remains near a specific price level until expiry. The strategy offers limited risk and limited reward, making it suitable for traders who expect low volatility and minimal price movement.
Why Traders Use the 5-Minute ORB Setup?
August 19, 2026 | 11 mins read
The first few minutes after the market opens often set the tone for the rest of the trading session. Institutional orders get executed, overnight positions are adjusted, and fresh information gets reflected in prices. This creates a period of heightened activity that many intraday traders look to exploit.