Pivot Point Trading

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures FINNIFTY Futures Stock Futures

Trades reactions at mathematically calculated support and resistance levels

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Pivot Point Trading / Level-Based Strategy
Market Outlook Trades reactions at mathematically calculated support and resistance levels
Risk Profile Low to Moderate - defined levels provide clear entry and stop points
Reward Profile Consistent returns from level-to-level trades with favorable risk-reward
Time Horizon Intraday to 2-3 days depending on pivot timeframe used
Capital Requirement Moderate (₹1,50,000 - ₹4,00,000)
Margin Type MIS for intraday pivot trades; NRML for daily pivot swing trades
Best Used When Markets are range-bound or showing clear reactions to technical levels

When to Use This Strategy

Markets are range-bound or showing clear reactions to technical levels

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

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

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