Call Option
A derivative contract that gives the buyer the right (but not obligation) to buy an underlying asset at a specified strike price before or on the expiry date.
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F&O
Futures & Options. Derivative instruments traded on NSE/BSE that derive their value from underlying...
Futures Contract
A standardized agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date....
Hedge
An investment strategy to reduce risk of adverse price movements. In India, traders commonly hedge e...
Leverage
Using borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment. In F&O trading, leverage a...
Lot Size
The fixed number of shares in one F&O contract. Each stock has a different lot size set by the excha...
Margin
The collateral deposited with a broker to cover the risk of a trade. In F&O, initial margin and main...