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