Keltner Channel Trading

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures FINNIFTY Futures Stock Futures

Trend-following and volatility-based trading using ATR-based channels

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Keltner Channel Trading
Market Outlook Trend-following and volatility-based trading using ATR-based channels
Risk Profile Moderate - smoother channels than Bollinger with clear breakout levels
Reward Profile Good returns from trend continuation and channel breakouts
Time Horizon Intraday to swing (hours to days)
Capital Requirement Moderate (₹1,50,000 - ₹4,00,000)
Margin Type MIS for intraday; NRML for swing trades
Best Used When Price breaks outside Keltner Channels with momentum confirmation

When to Use This Strategy

Price breaks outside Keltner Channels with momentum confirmation

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

Keltner Settings

Standard 20 EMA center, 2.0 ATR multiplier, 10-period ATR
Tight 20 EMA, 1.5 ATR multiplier (more signals)
Wide 20 EMA, 2.5 ATR multiplier (fewer signals)

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