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The total amount of open derivative contracts, e.g., options or futures that are not settled, shall be considered open interest. The futures and options markets are frequently associated with open interest. Open interest refers to new or additional money coming into the market while decreasing open interest refers to money leaving the market. You must know traders can buy and sell to start and close positions to understand open interest. To better understand what open interest is in the share market, read this article below.
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- 18 Dec 2025
Futures and options (F&O) are derivatives contracts whose value depends on the underlying assets. Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date. On the other hand, options provide the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset within a specified timeframe. Futures and options play pivotal roles in share markets. They allow traders to engage in trading while managing market risks actively.
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- 18 Dec 2025
A futures contract is an agreement between two parties – a buyer and a seller – wherein the former agrees to purchase from the latter, a fixed number of shares or an index at a specific time in the future for a pre-determined price. These details are agreed upon when the transaction takes place. As futures contracts are standardized in terms of expiry dates and contract sizes, they can be freely traded on exchanges.
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- 18 Dec 2025
Futures and Options are types of contract-based trading that investors use when trading in the stock market. As financial contracts between the buyer and the seller of an asset, they offer the potential to earn huge profits. However, there are some key differences between Futures and Options.
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- 18 Dec 2025
The two most traded indexes for options trading are the Nifty and Bank Nifty. Trading the Nifty Bank options has become more popular because of the numerous opportunities for profit it presents. This article shall throw light on bank nifty options tips.
The Bank Nifty Index is useful for a variety of things. Examples include benchmarking fund portfolios, the release of new ETFs, index funds, and other structured products. However, let’s first take a glance at what bank nifty options are.
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- 05 Sep 2025
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