Uses options market data to guide futures trading decisions
| Strategy Type | Options-Informed Futures Trading / Derivatives Flow Analysis |
| Market Outlook | Uses options market data to guide futures trading decisions |
| Risk Profile | Moderate - leverages options intelligence for futures positioning |
| Reward Profile | Enhanced edge from understanding derivative market dynamics |
| Time Horizon | Intraday to weekly depending on options expiry cycle |
| Capital Requirement | Moderate (₹2,50,000 - ₹6,00,000) |
| Margin Type | MIS for intraday; NRML for expiry-based positions |
| Best Used When | Significant options activity visible, near expiry, high open interest at key strikes |
| NIFTY | 25 units per lot (₹50 per point) |
| BANKNIFTY | 15 units per lot (₹15 per point) |
| FINNIFTY | 25 units per lot (₹25 per point) |
| Weekly | Every Thursday (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY) |
| Monthly | Last Thursday of month |
| Oi Data | NSE website, broker platforms |
| Pcr | Put-Call Ratio from NSE |
| Max Pain | Calculated from OI distribution |
| Iv | Implied Volatility from option prices |
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