Parabolic SAR

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures Stock Futures MCX Futures

Trending Markets with Clear Directional Momentum

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Trend Following with Built-In Trailing Stop System
Market Outlook Trending Markets with Clear Directional Momentum
Risk Profile Defined Risk - SAR Provides Automatic Stop Level
Reward Profile Unlimited Profit Potential with Progressive Trailing
Time Horizon Intraday to Swing Trading (1-15 days typical)
Capital Requirement Medium (Futures Margin Required)
Margin Type SPAN + Exposure Margin for Futures
Best Used When Markets exhibit clear trends with momentum continuation

When to Use This Strategy

Markets exhibit clear trends with momentum continuation

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

NIFTY 25 units per lot
BANKNIFTY 15 units per lot
Stock Futures Varies by stock

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