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Options Trading in India (Basics, Guide, Strategies, and Terms)

Options Trading in India

Options Trading in India accounts for the vast majority of total trade volume at BSE and NSE. The cost of investment in options trading is normally about 3-4% of the investment needed in stock trading. This makes it extremely popular among traders.

Our Options Trading Guide offers:

  • Read our authentic option broker reviews to find the best broker for options trading in India.
  • Read detailed options trading platform reviews to find the best options trading software.
  • Understand 25 popular options trading strategies and compare them.
  • Read a range of articles about options trading basics for beginners.
  • Get answers to options trading questions by experts.
  • Understand options trading terminology like Paired Option Contracts, Over The Counter (OTC) Options, and Options Spread.

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Featured Options Trading Articles

  1. SBICAP Securities Review- Options Trading, Brokerage and Platforms
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  3. How dividends impact options assignment risk & how to avoid it
  4. How to learn Options Trading in India- Tips & Resources
  5. Kotak Securities Review- Options Trading, Brokerage and Platform
  6. Options Hedging Explained- How to hedge your equity positions with Options?
  7. Finvasia Securities Review-Options Trading, Brokerage and Platform
  8. SAMCO Options Trading Platform Review
  9. Upstox Options Trading Review - Platform, Brokerag
  10. Ventura Securities Review-Options Trading, Brokerage and Platforms
  11. Fyers Securities Review-Options Trading, Brokerage and Platform
  12. AxisDirect Review-Options Trading, Brokerage and Platform
  13. Upstox Pro Web - How to trade, buy and sell options?
  14. Sharekhan- How to trade, buy and sell, options?
  15. Zerodha Kite - How to trade, buy and sell options?
  16. Hedging Strategies using Currency Options- How to do it?
  17. Currency Options Pricing Factors- Impact on Options Premium
  18. Currency options explained-Types, advantages/disadvantages and example
  19. PayOffs In Commodity Options- Formula, Calculator & Example
  20. Commodity Options Pricing- Key Factors To Calculate Premium
  21. Commodity Options Explained With Examples
  22. How to predict market sentiment and pick the right options trade?
  23. Options Settlement: How Are Call & Put Option Contracts Settled?
  24. Top 5 Mistakes New Option Traders Make & How To Avoid Them
  25. Options Trading: Halal or Haram To Buy & Sell Options?
  26. Guide To Understanding Margins in Options Trading
  27. Options Trading Strategies: How To Make Money In Different Market Situations?
  28. Options Trading Basics: How It Works, How To Trade, Examples
  29. How to Read Options Chain? - Explained with Example
  30. ProStocks Reviews - Options Trading, Brokerage & Platform
  31. Zerodha Kite Review - Trading Platform Detail
  32. Omnesys NEST Trading Platform Review
  33. ODIN Trading Platform Review
  34. 5Paisa Reviews - Options Trading, Brokerage & Platform
  35. Angel One Review - Options Trading, Brokerage & Platform
  36. Geojit Review - Options Trading, Brokerage and Platform
  37. Sharekhan Review - Options Trading, Brokerage and Platform
  38. HDFC Securities Brokerage Review - Options Trading Platform
  39. Options Pricing Models- Black Scholes & Binomial Models
  40. Option Greeks Definitions, Types and Its Impact on Trading
  41. Getting started with Options - Must Do For New Traders
  42. Options Pricing- Key Factors & Impact on Option Premium Price
  43. Benefits & Risks of Options Trading- Pros n Cons Explained
  44. Options Explained-Intro, Types and How to trade

Options Trading Questions and Answers


Options Explained-Intro, Types and How to trade
1Are options trading worth it?
2Are options trading losses tax deductible?
3Is options trading gambling?
4Is options trading better than stocks?
5Is option trading good for beginners?
6Can options trading be profitable?
7Does options trading requires margin?
8Does options trading use leverage?
9What is the purpose of options trading?
10Options trading is it worth it?
11How to do option trading India?
12How to start option trading in India?
13What are the different types of underlying assets?
14What is underlying asset?
15What is option expiry?
16What happens on option expiry day?
17What time is option expiry?
18How to check option expiry date?
19Why options expire on Thursday?
20When options expires in India?
21What happens if you don't sell options on expiry?

Benefits & Risks of Options Trading- Pros n Cons Explained
1Are options better than futures?
2Can option trading be profitable?
3Is options trading betting?

Option Greeks Definitions, Types and Its Impact on Trading
1How to check Option Greek?
2How to use option greek?
3What does the Greek mean in options?
4What is gamma in Options Greek?
5What is option greek?
6What is Vega option greek?
7What is delta option greek?
8What is theta option greek?
9What is gamma option greek?

How to Read Options Chain? - Explained with Example
1What is OI in option chain?
2What is IV in option chain?
3What is volume in option chain?
4What is LTP in option chain?
5What option chain indicate?
6Why option chain is important?

Options Settlement: How Are Call & Put Option Contracts Settled?
1What is option settlement?
2Do options settle overnight?
3Do options settle in clearing house funds?
4Do options settle next day?
5How are options settled?
6What is the options contract settlement date?
7Are options cash settled in India?

Commodity Options Explained With Examples
1Is commodity options available in India?
2What is commodity options trading?
3How to buy commodity options?
4Can you buy options on commodities?
5When do commodity options expire?
6Where to trade commodity options?
7Is commodity options trading allowed in India?

Commodity Options Pricing- Key Factors To Calculate Premium
1What is Black 76 Model?
2How commodity prices are determined?

Currency options explained-Types, advantages/disadvantages and example
1What is a Currency Option?
2What are some disadvantages of currency options contracts?
3What are the features of currency option?
4What is meant by foreign currency option?
5What is the purpose of the currency option?
6Why does currency value change?
7When to use currency option?
8When do currency options expire?
9When do currency options settle?
10How do currency options work?
11How to trade currency options?
12How to buy currency options?
13How to hedge currency risk with options?

Currency Options Pricing Factors- Impact on Options Premium
1What are currency option pricing factors?

Zerodha Kite - How to trade, buy and sell options?
1How do you trade NIFTY Options Zerodha?
2How to sell options in Zerodha?
3How to activate options in Zerodha?
4How to add weekly options in Zerodha?
5How to put stop loss in Zerodha options?
6What are the charges for options in Zerodha?
7How to enable options Zerodha?
8How to log in to Kite web?

Options Hedging Explained- How to hedge your equity positions with Options?
1What is a hedge in options?
2How to do hedging in options trading?
3Is option hedging profitable?
4Why hedging is important?

Algo Trading
1What is Algo Trading?
2Is algo trading profitable?
3Is algo trading allowed in India?
4Is algo trading safe?
5How to do algo trading?

ICICIdirect Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI open ICICI Direct account?
2What is ICICI NRI Account?
3How to open ICICI NRI account?
4How to close ICICI NRI Account?
5How much are ICICI Securities NRI brokerage charges?
6How to convert ICICI Direct to NRI account?
7How to activate ICICI NRI Account?
8How to open ICICI NRI Account in UK?
9Can an NRI open a demat account in ICICI?
10How to open NRI Account ICICI bank?
11How to open ICICI Bank NRI Account online with Aadhar Card?
12How to open NRI Demat Account in ICICI?
13What is NRO account in ICICI?

Mirae Asset Sharekhan Broker NRI Account Review
1Can we open Sharekhan NRI trading account online?
2How to deactivate Sharekhan NRI trading account online?
3Is Sharekhan Portfolio Management Services available for NRIs?
4How to contact Sharekhan NRI customer care?

5paisa Broker NRI Account Review
1Does 5paisa offer NRI demat account?
2What are 5paisa NRI charges?
3How to open 5paisa NRI trading account?
4What is 5paisa NRI brokerage?

Motilal Oswal Broker NRI Account Review
1Does Motilal Oswal offer 3-in-1 account to NRIs?
2Does Motilal Oswal offer online account opening facility to NRIs?

HDFC Securities Broker NRI Account Review
1How to open HDFC NRI account?
2How to close HDFC NRI 3-in-1 account?
3Can the US and Canada based NRIs open HDFC NRI 3-in-1 account?
4How to transfer money from NRO to NRE account in HDFC online?
5What is HDFC 3 in 1 account for NRI charges?
6Can NRI avail a loan against securities at HDFC?
7Can I open HDFC NRI account without visiting the bank branch?
8Can NRI with no Indian representative make changes in his HDFC account?
9Can NRI open Demat account in HDFC?
10How to open a Demat account in HDFC for NRIs?
11What is NRO account in HDFC?

Kotak Securities Broker NRI Account Review
1How to close my Kotak NRI 3-in-1 Trading account?
2How do I track my Kotak NRI application?
3What are Kotak securities NRI brokerage charges?
4Can I open Kotak NRI 3 in 1 account online?
5What is Kotak securities NRI customer care?
6What is Kotak securities NRI contact number?
7What is Kotak securities NRI helpline?

Angel One Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI open account in Angel One?
2Can US-based NRIs open a trading account with Angel One?
3How can NRIs open account with Angel One?
4How to open NRI Demat account in Angel One?

Aditya Birla Money Broker NRI Account Review
1What types of mutual funds are offered by Aditya Birla for NRIs?
2How NRIs can buy/sell Aditya Birla mutual funds?
3Can NRIs remit money from Aditya Birla Mutual Fund at any time?

Bajaj Financial Broker NRI Account Review
1How to open a Demat account with Bajaj Capital Securities Ltd?
2Why does Bajaj Capital ask for bank details while opening account?
3Can NRIs change bank account details provided to broker for NRI trading?

Zerodha Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI open demat account in Zerodha?
2How to open NRI Demat Account in Zerodha?

SBI Securities Broker NRI Account Review
1How to open SBI 3 in 1 account for NRI?
2What are SBI NRI trading charges?
3Can I open PIS account with SBI and trading account with other broker?
4Does SBI offer broking services to NRIs in US and UK?
5What are SBI NRI demat account brokerage charges?
6Can NRI open demat account in SBI?
7What is an NRO account in SBI?

SMC Global Broker NRI Account Review
1Can I open trading account with SMC Global if I have ICICI NRE bank account?
2Does SMC Global offer custodian account services to NRIs?
3Who are the banking partners of SMC Global for NRI Account?
4What are the AMC charges for SMC Global NRI demat account?
5What are the SMC Global NRI brokerage charges?
6Can NRI get a loan against securities held in NRI Demat Account?
7Can NRIs invest under PIS out of funds borrowed in India?
8Can NRIs sell without having the shares with them?

Anand Rathi Broker NRI Account Review
1Is it necessary to open a custodial account with Anand Rathi?
2Can I open an NRI account with Anand Rathi without visiting the branch?
3Which types of Demat accounts are offered by Anand Rathi to NRIs?
4How to close the trading account with Anand Rathi?

Fyers Broker NRI Account Review
1What are the charges for NRI account in Fyers?
2How do I open a foreigner account in Fyers?

Nuvama (Edelweiss) Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI open Demat account in Edelweiss?

AxisDirect Broker NRI Account Review
1How to open Axis NRI Trading Account?
2Does Axis Direct offer online trading facility for NRIs based in the USA?
3How can NRIs place trading orders on phone with Axis Direct?
4What is NRO account in Axis Bank?

Prostocks Broker NRI Account Review
1Why NRIs should Trade with Prostocks?
2What are the AMC charges for NRI demat and trading account?
3Who are the banking partners of Prostocks for NRI Account?
4What is the leverage provided by Prostocks for NRIs?
5Can NRI open NRO Non-PIS Trading and Demat Account with Prostocks?
6What are the Prostocks NRI charges?
7Does NRI need a Custodian Account for F&O trading with Prostocks?
8Can I open NRO Non-PIS Trading Account with ProStocks?

Alice Blue Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI open an account in Alice Blue?

Yes Securities Broker NRI Account Review
1Can I open NRI Bank Account with other bank and link it to NRI trading and Demat account with Yes Securities?
2How can I transfer funds from Non-PIS to PIS account in Yes Bank?
3Is there any minimum amount required to open a Yes Bank NRE savings account?
4What are the benefits of investing in the mutual fund for NRIs?
5Can NRI open NRE account in any currency?

Tradingo Broker NRI Account Review
1What products are offered by Tradingo to NRIs?
2Can NRI open an account in Tradingo?
3How to enable NRI F&O trading with Tradingo?

Groww Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI invest through Groww?
2Can NRI open an account in Groww?
3Can NRI use Groww?

Paytm Money Broker NRI Account Review
1Can NRI invest through Paytm Money?
2Can NRI open an account in Paytm Money?

Dhan Broker NRI Account Review
1What is the process for doing KYC for NRIs?
2Can NRI use Dhan?

Firstock Broker NRI Account Review
1What is Firstock NRI trading?

Jainam Broking Broker NRI Account Review
1What is Jainam NRI Trading?

Options Trading Strategies

  1. Long Call
  2. Short Call (Naked Call)
  3. Long Put
  4. Short Put
  5. Bull Call Spread
  6. Bull Put Spread
  7. Synthetic Call
  8. Covered Call
  9. Long Combo
  10. Collar
  11. Bear Call Spread
  12. Bear Put Spread
  13. Protective Call (Synthetic Long Put)
  14. Covered Put (Married Put)
  15. Long Straddle (Buy Straddle)
  16. Short Straddle (Sell Straddle or Naked Straddle)
  17. Long Strangle (Buy Strangle)
  18. Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)
  19. Long Call Butterfly
  20. Short Call Butterfly
  21. Long Condor (Long Call Condor)
  22. Short Condor (Short Call Condor)
  23. Box Spread (Arbitrage)
  24. Short Box (Arbitrage)
  25. Covered Strangle

Options Trading Terminology

  1. Algo Trading
  2. American Option
  3. Assignment in Options
  4. At-the-money (ATM)
  5. Bear Call Spread
  6. Box Spread
  7. Box Spread Strategy
  8. Break-Even Point (BEP)
  9. Bull Call Spread
  10. Call Option
  11. Cloud Order
  12. Delta Option Greek
  13. European Option
  14. Exercising Options
  15. Expiry
  16. Gamma Option Greek
  17. In-the-money (ITM)
  18. Index Options
  19. Long Option
  20. Long position
  21. Lot Size
  22. Mark-to-Market Settlement (MTM)
  23. Moving averages
  24. Open Interest (OI)
  25. Option Greeks
  26. Option Market Participants
  27. Option Tick Size
  28. Option Writer or Option writing
  29. Options Arbitrage
  30. Options Chart
  31. Options Contract
  32. Options Fair Market Value
  33. Options Hedging
  34. Options Market
  35. Options Premium
  36. Options Secondary Market
  37. Options Spread
  38. Options Trading App
  39. Options Writer
  40. Out-of-the-money (OTM)
  41. Over The Counter (OTC) Options
  42. Paired Option Contracts
  43. Post-market Trading Hours (Post Close Trading Session)
  44. Pre-Market Trading hours
  45. Put Option
  46. Rho Option Greek
  47. Short Option
  48. Spot Price
  49. Squaring Off an Option
  50. Strike price or exercise price
  51. Synthetic position
  52. Theta Option Greek
  53. Time decay or erosion
  54. Uncovered call writing
  55. Vega Option Greek
  56. vertical spread option strategy
  57. Volatility
  58. Volume in Options
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