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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...

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...

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 readers, today's blog is about a basic yet quite powerful concept called "Compounding". Today we will be diving deep into the concept and understanding the seeing how it can make you rich in the long run. What is compounding? Compounding refers to the process where the value of an investment grows bigger over time as the earnings on that investment generate additional earnings. It involves reinvesting the returns back into the investment, thereby increasing its base and accelerating its growth. Compounding allows investors to earn returns not just on their initial investment but also on the accumulated returns, leading to a snowball effect of wealth accumulation over time. Time is a crucial factor in compounding, as the longer the money remains invested, the greater the compounding effect becomes. This phenomenon is often described as "the eighth wonder of the world" and is a fundamental concept in long-term wealth-building and investment strategies. Eleme...

Hello readers, today's blog is all about the chart patterns what they are, and what they interpret, and figuring out what may be the following trend to plan your strategies to make good and respectable profit in the market. it can help you decide whether to be a bull or a bear. What are Chart Patterns? A chart pattern is a formation/pattern that occurs on a price chart of a financial asset, such as stocks, currencies, commodities, or indices. These patterns are formed by the price movements of the asset over some time and are often used by technical analysts to speculate future price movements . Chart patterns can indicate various market trends, including reversals, continuations, consolidation, and exhaustion . In other words, a chart pattern represents a market's behavior , reflecting the collective psychology of traders and investors. By identifying and interpreting these patterns, traders try to gain insights into potential future price movements , allowing them to make b...

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...