Intraday Trend Catcher

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures FINNIFTY Futures Stock Futures

Directional - captures intraday trends in either direction

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Quick Reference

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

When to Use This Strategy

Clear intraday trends develop, gap openings with follow-through, sector rotation days, news-driven directional moves

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

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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