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"Eight keys to unlocking super performance" Mark Minervini's Key to success

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Hello everyone! Welcome back to the 20th and last installment of my blog series Green Bull V/S Red Bear. Today's blog is about Mark Minervini, one of the biggest swing traders in the USA. I have been reading his books to gain knowledge about the stock market.  Today's blog is about The Eight keys to unlocking super performance in the stock market.  so let's dive into today's blog. Mark Minervini Mark Minervini is a well-known stock trader and author with years of investing experience. His trading strategy emphasizes thorough study, dedication, and recognizing high-probability trading chances. Minervini became well-known for producing extraordinary stock market gains, particularly when working as a hedge fund manager. He is also the author of the best-selling book "Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard," in which he reveals insights into his trading strategy and offers practical tips for those looking to manage the complexities of the financial markets. Minervini...

Futures: Derivative product explained

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 Hello readers, welcome back to the Green Bull V/S Red Bear. Today's blog is all about another derivative product called futures.  Futures trading represents a dynamic aspect of the financial landscape, offering investors a gateway to manage risk, speculate on price movements, and participate in diverse markets. In this blog series, we delve into the fundamentals of futures trading, unraveling its intricacies, and shedding light on its importance in the global financial ecosystem. So let's dive into the concept of the future! Futures: Derivative product Futures are standard financial contracts traded on organized exchanges that bound the buyer or seller to purchase or sell a specified quantity of an underlying asset (such as stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies) at an agreed-upon price (strike price) on a future date (expiry date). Futures agreements are a type of derivative instrument, so their value is determined by the underlying asset's performance. Characteris...

Commodities Market: MCX

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Hello readers! welcome back to Green Bull V/S Red Bear. Today's blog is all about the Commodities market and the body that manages the commodities market in India: Multiple Commodity Exchange also known as MCX including all the products MCX trades in for example: Crude oil, Gold, Silver, Copper, etc. So, let's dive into the depths of the commodities market! What are Commodities Market? The commodities market, or commodity market, refers to a financial marketplace where various raw materials or primary goods are bought, sold, and traded. This market enables participants to transact with physical commodities or their derivatives, such as futures and options contracts like the stock market. Types of trading in the Commodity Market: Physical Trading: Involves the actual buying and selling of physical commodities, where ownership of the goods is transferred from one party to another. Similar to equity trading Derivatives Trading: Involves financial instruments like futures and opti...

Impact of Global Ques on Indian stock market

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 Hello readers! Welcome back to my blog series Green bull vs Red bear. Today's topic is about the impact of other markets and international anomalies such as FDI's and FIIs and indexes like Dow Jones. so let's dive and try to understand the global markets and their impacts! What are global Ques? Global cues refer to various signals, events, or factors originating from international markets, economies, and geopolitical developments that affect financial markets' behavior and performance in a particular country or region. These cues can include economic indicators, central bank policies, geopolitical events, market sentiments, and trends in other major economies. Some common global ques that affect the Indian stock market US Federal Reserve Policy: The Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates and monetary policy have a substantial impact on global markets, including India. Changes in US interest rates can impact capital flows into and out of India, influencing s...

Types of Investors & Traders

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Hello readers, in this blog we will discuss the various types of investors/traders in the stock market depending on their strategies and their timing of trades. We have already discussed traders and investor and their differences and today we will be understanding the various types of traders. So let's dive in and understand the various types of investors/traders! Understanding the Types of Investors and Traders in the Stock Market With the rise of the digital age, more and more individuals are entering the world of stock market trading. Whether they are seasoned investors or novice traders, everyone has their own approach and strategy when it comes to investing in the stock market. From day traders to long-term investors, the stock market offers a wide range of opportunities for those looking to make money through speculation and market analysis. So, Let's get into the type of investors in the Indian Stock Market Long-Term Wealth Builders: Long Term Investors Patient investors...

Option trading strategies: theoretical approach

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Hello readers, in today's blog we are going to be discussing various strategies used in options trading including straddles, spreads, and many more. These strategies can manage your risks and help you get better chances of winning and making sizable profits.  Let's dive into the strategies and understand their theoretical implications as to how they work and minimize your risk of winning. Option Trading Strategies Options trading has been discussed in one of the previous blogs of our series "Options trading: A dive into derivatives". in short, Options trading is the process of trading  contracts granting them the right but not the obligation to  buy (call options)  or  sell (put options)  underlying assets such as stocks or commodities at decided prices within a particular timeframe. There are various ways traders can trade in the options segment. Let's take a look at the three main categories and their sub-categories: Bullish strategies Bearish strategies ...