Term Structure Arb

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Neutral - Profits from Term Structure Normalization

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Strategy Type Volatility Term Structure Arbitrage
Market Outlook Neutral - Profits from Term Structure Normalization
Risk Profile Medium
Reward Profile Medium
Time Horizon 1-4 weeks
Capital Requirement Medium to High
Margin Type SPAN + Exposure
Best Used When Implied volatility term structure is significantly inverted or in steep contango

When to Use This Strategy

Implied volatility term structure is significantly inverted or in steep contango

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

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

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