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ETF trading rules from 7 September: What changes for retail investors?
September 4, 2026 | 8 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.
How to Identify False Breakouts (fakeouts) in Options Trading?
August 19, 2026 | 12 mins read
In trading, not every breakout leads to a strong trend. Sometimes, the price briefly moves above resistance or below support, attracts traders into new positions, and then quickly reverses direction. This phenomenon is known as a false breakout or fakeout. For options traders, recognising fake breakouts can be especially important because option premiums are sensitive to both price movement and time decay. Entering a trade on a false signal can lead to rapid losses, while identifying a fakeout early may create profitable trading opportunities.
What is Nifty BeES, and Why Should You Invest in it?
August 11, 2026 | 9 mins read
For many investors, one of the biggest challenges in the stock market is deciding which stocks to buy and when to buy them. Some companies perform well for years, while others struggle unexpectedly. Tracking multiple businesses, sectors, quarterly earnings, and market trends can become difficult, especially for investors who want broad market exposure without constantly managing individual stocks.
Understanding Reversal Trading in the Stock Market
August 7, 2026 | 9 mins read
Many traders enter a stock after a strong rally and assume the momentum will continue. Others panic during a sharp fall and sell near the bottom. In both cases, timing becomes a problem because markets do not move in one direction forever. At some point, buying momentum weakens, sellers step in, and an uptrend may reverse. Similarly, panic selling may exhaust itself, buyers return, and prices may begin recovering. This shift from one trend direction to another is where reversal trading comes into focus.
History of Commodity Markets in India: Evolution, Growth and Future Outlook
August 7, 2026 | 10 mins read
India’s relationship with commodities is far older than its stock markets. Long before demat accounts, trading apps, or derivative contracts existed, commodities such as spices, cotton, gold, grains, and metals formed the backbone of trade in the Indian economy. Farmers, merchants, exporters, jewellers, and industrial buyers have historically relied on commodity transactions to manage supply and demand.
What is a Commodity Futures Contract?
August 7, 2026 | 10 mins read
Commodity prices rarely remain stable. Gold reacts to global inflation trends, crude oil moves with geopolitical developments, and agricultural commodities can swing because of monsoon conditions, export restrictions, or supply shortages. These price fluctuations create uncertainty for businesses that rely on commodities and also create opportunities for traders.
How Global Inflation Impacts Stock Market Performance in India
August 7, 2026 | 6 mins read
Inflation is one of those forces that rarely announces itself loudly, but it reshapes everything in its path. For Indian investors, the risk is rarely confined to domestic price levels. The moment the US Federal Reserve signals a rate hike or crude oil spikes past $90 a barrel, the Sensex and Nifty feel it within hours. Understanding how global inflation feeds into Indian equity markets is a core competency for anyone with money in the market.
How Debt ETFs Work in the Stock Market?
August 7, 2026 | 12 mins read
How Debt ETFs Work in the Stock Market? Equity investments often receive most of the attention because of their long-term growth potential. However, many investors also look for investments that can provide relatively stable returns, lower volatility, and predictable income-oriented exposure. This is where debt-focused investment products become important.
How to Trade Open Range Breakout (ORB) Strategy: Complete Guide for Beginners
August 7, 2026 | 9 mins read
The first few minutes after the stock market opens are often chaotic. Overnight global cues are priced in, institutional orders begin to flow, traders react to earnings announcements, and stocks can move sharply in either direction. For many intraday traders, this opening volatility feels unpredictable. For others, it creates opportunity.