Green Bull V/S Red Bear

 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...

Hello, readers in todays blog we will be discussing what an investor and a trader are and the main difference between these two entities in the market. while their objective may be the same, making profit they differ in various aspects mainly the time horizon, objectives and goals, and risk-reward profile. In this blog post, we'll delve into the characteristics, strategies, and objectives of investors and traders, shedding light on their distinct roles in the market. Definition Investor An investor is an individual, institution, or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of generating a return or profit. Investors commit their funds to various financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or commodities, to achieve long-term growth , income, or both aiming to build wealth steadily over time through prudent investment decisions. Investors may employ different strategies, including fundamental analysis, technical analysis, or a combination of both, t...

Hello everyone, this blog is about the main element of the price chart which tells us about the direction that price might be going towards. Candlesticks , this is a Japanese concept that tells the main 4 elements of price at a particular time HLOC- High, Low, Open, and close . These elements can be a great guide to predicting where the price may go.  So, let's get into what is the Candlesticks and candlesticks patterns which can help you predict what the next movement could be.  What is Candlesticks? A candlestick is a representation of price movements in financial markets , such as stocks, currencies, or commodities . It consists of a rectangular shape called the "body" that represents the price range between the opening and closing prices during a specific period, like a day or an hour. There are lines called "wicks" or "shadows" extending from the top and bottom of the body, which indicate the highest and lowest prices reached within the sa...

Hello readers, welcome back to Green Bull vs Red bear! Today's blog is about a type of derivative called options. Options trading is potentially the fastest way to make a profit in the stock market, making it the most complex and risky type of trading. according to a report by SEBI about 90% of option traders make a loss in option trading while only 10 % make a profit. On average, the loss is up to 50,000 rs. But worry not as we are going to try to understand what actually is option trading and how it works. What is Options Trading? Options trading is a dynamic financial practice where investors buy and sell 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. It's the same as holding a flexible tool for future asset transactions, contingent upon market movements, without being bound to execute them. Within this realm, traders emplo...

Hello readers, today's blog is about technical analysis. Previously, we discussed fundamental analysis in detail likewise technical analysis is also another way the traders select their stocks. Technical analysis can be explained with a one-line "Trade what you see not what you think" Let me explain it to you in detail. What is Technical Analysis? Technical analysis is a way of studying financial assets like stocks or currencies. Instead of looking at a company's financial health, technical analysis looks at past price movements to predict future ones. It uses tools like charts and indicators to find patterns and trends in the market. Traders and investors use technical analysis to make decisions about when to buy or sell assets based on price movements and market psychology.  Technical analysis provides traders and investors with valuable insights into the market's behavior and potential price movements by studying charts, patterns, and indicators, investors ...