Directional - captures intraday trends in either direction
| Strategy Type | Intraday Trend Following |
| Market Outlook | Directional - captures intraday trends in either direction |
| Risk Profile | Moderate - defined intraday stops, no overnight risk |
| Reward Profile | Asymmetric - targets trend days for outsized gains |
| Time Horizon | Single trading session only (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM) |
| Capital Requirement | Moderate (₹1,00,000 - ₹4,00,000 for adequate margin) |
| Margin Type | Intraday margin (MIS/CO) - reduced requirements |
| Best Used When | Clear intraday trends develop, gap openings with follow-through, sector rotation days, news-driven directional moves |
| NIFTY | 25 units per lot (₹50 per point) |
| BANKNIFTY | 15 units per lot (₹15 per point) |
| FINNIFTY | 25 units per lot (₹25 per point) |
| Stock Futures | Varies by stock |
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