Zinc Bollinger Band Strategy

MCX Beginner ZINC ZINCMINI
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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Volatility / Mean Reversion / Breakout
Market Bias Adaptive - Mean reversion in ranges, breakout in trends
Timeframe 15-minute to 1-hour charts
Holding Period 30 minutes to 1 day (intraday to short swing)
Risk Reward Ratio 1:1.5 to 1:2.5
Capital Required ₹25,000-1,20,000 depending on contract
Best Market Conditions Works in both ranging and trending markets with proper adaptation
Key Concept Use Bollinger Bands to identify volatility, overbought/oversold zones, and potential breakouts

India-Specific Notes

Contracts

ZINC 5000 kg • ₹0.05 per kg • ₹250 per tick (₹0.05 × 5000) • ₹35,000-50,000 • ₹70,000-1,00,000 • 1-2.5% (moderate)
ZINCMINI 1000 kg • ₹0.05 per kg • ₹50 per tick (₹0.05 × 1000) • ₹8,000-12,000 • ₹15,000-22,000 • 1-2.5% (moderate)

Optimal Bb Sessions

Morning Session 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST • Bands establishing, moderate signals
Afternoon Session 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST • LME influence, bands respond to volatility
Evening Session 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST • Peak volatility, best BB signals
Late Session 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM IST • US session, can see band expansion

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