Pairs Trading Nifty-BankNifty

Futures Advanced NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures

Market Neutral - Profits from Relationship Reversion Not Direction

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Strategy Type Statistical Arbitrage and Relative Value Mean Reversion
Market Outlook Market Neutral - Profits from Relationship Reversion Not Direction
Risk Profile Reduced Market Risk Through Hedged Positions
Reward Profile Consistent Returns from Spread Mean Reversion
Time Horizon Short-term to Swing Trading (1-10 days typical)
Capital Requirement Higher (Two Simultaneous Futures Positions Required)
Margin Type SPAN + Exposure for Both Legs; Some Margin Benefit from Hedging
Best Used When NIFTY-BANKNIFTY spread deviates significantly from historical norm

When to Use This Strategy

NIFTY-BANKNIFTY spread deviates significantly from historical norm

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

NIFTY 25 units per lot
BANKNIFTY 15 units per lot

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