Opening Range Breakout

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures FINNIFTY Futures Stock Futures

Directional Momentum Following Morning Price Discovery

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Intraday Breakout Trading Based on Initial Price Range
Market Outlook Directional Momentum Following Morning Price Discovery
Risk Profile Defined Risk Using Opening Range Boundaries
Reward Profile 1.5:1 to 3:1 Risk-Reward Typical
Time Horizon Intraday Only (Single Trading Session)
Capital Requirement Medium (MIS Margin for Futures)
Margin Type MIS (Intraday Margin)
Best Used When Trending days, gap openings, high volatility, news-driven sessions

When to Use This Strategy

Trending days, gap openings, high volatility, news-driven sessions

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

NIFTY 25 units per lot
BANKNIFTY 15 units per lot
FINNIFTY 25 units per lot

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