Zinc Trend Follower

MCX Intermediate ZINC ZINCMINI
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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Trend Following
Market Bias Directional - Trade with established trends
Timeframe 15-minute to Daily charts
Holding Period 4 hours to several days (swing trading)
Risk Reward Ratio 1:2 to 1:4
Capital Required ₹30,000-1,50,000 depending on contract
Best Market Conditions Clear trending markets with sustained directional moves
Key Concept Identify and ride zinc trends using multiple moving averages and trend confirmation indicators

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 Trading Sessions

Morning Session 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST • Asian market influence, moderate activity
Afternoon Session 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST • LME opening influence, trends develop
Evening Session 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST • Peak LME trading, strongest trends
Late Session 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM IST • US influence, can extend or reverse trends

Zinc Fundamentals

Primary Use Galvanizing steel (50%), alloys, batteries
Demand Drivers Construction, automotive, infrastructure
Supply Factors China production (40% global), mine disruptions
Key Reports LME inventory, China output data, ILZSG reports

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