Nine out of 10 individual F&O traders made losses in FY22

89% of the individual traders (i.e. 9 out of 10 individual traders) in equity F&amp;O segment incurred losses, with an average loss of Rs. 1.1 lakh during FY22, whereas, 90% of the active traders incurred average losses of Rs. 1.25 lakh during the same period. 

What are long-term put options? MintGenie explains

Options traders can seize an opportunity to make money even when the stock prices are declining. One way to do this is to choose long term put options that allow you to sell stocks at a predetermined price. Read further to get more details

What are the risks and benefits of futures contracts; MintGenie explains

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When a trader gets into a contract to buy or sell stocks at a future date, they strike a balance between the risk and reward involved in a futures contract. Read further to know what it means

Want to trade in the F&O market? First learn about the two types of options 

Investment in the stock market can be a breeze if you are clear with your concepts and understand what you are getting into. That said, futures and options are fairly complicated and require deep learning of all the risks involved. Let’s understand what the two types of options are

8 key terms one should know to understand options trading

At the outset, futures and options might appear daunting, especially when you are not acquainted with its nuances. To familiarise yourself with it, first understand the key terms relating to it

What are the risks involved in call options? MintGenie explains

The amount of risk one undertakes while trading in derivatives hinges on whether the trader is a call buyer or call writer. Let us understand what it means

Hedging through derivatives: What is it and how is it done?

Hedging is important as it helps you in minimising your risk. This is why one must always ‘hedge’. We explain further

Open Interest: How does it simplify options trading?

Open Interest provides a true picture of option trading activity and indicates whether capital is moving more or less into the futures and options markets. Let's discover more about it in depth.

All you need to know about futures and options trading

The futures and options (F&amp;O) are derivative instruments that derive their value from the underlying asset. They are used primarily to hedge an investment against losses. Read further to know how they work.

What is bull call spread? MintGenie explains

When stock prices are expected to rise moderately, options traders follow a hedging strategy called bull call spread. In this, two call options at different strike rates are bought as well as sold. Read further to understand the concept in detail

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