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Basic Trading Rules to follow

Hello friends some  Basic Trading Rules to follow  To be successful in trading, traders should follow basic trading rules. Trading without the rules is like flying an airplane without the knowledge of pilot. It does not matter you stock trader, options trader, futures trader or forex trader; if one doesn’t follow the rules, one day he might be wiped out by the markets. Markets always win, and no one can fight the market without understanding and follow the rules. Trading Plan A trading plan is a written set of laws that clearly identifies the trader’s entry, exit, and risk-reward criteria. The first rule to become successful in trading financial markets is to follow a trading plan which suits one’s style. A trading plan should be tested, before applying it to real account. Once a trading plan has been developed, and back testing shows good results, the procedure uses in real trading. Taking trades outside of the trading rules, even if the deal wins, is considered weak tra...

Mind over markets

  It’s almost impossible to have rock-solid confidence as a trader. Sure, some traders can’t be thrown off track very easily, but it’s natural to feel a little afraid occasionally. Let’s look at some of the reasons that you might feel shaken. What the markets will do tomorrow or next week is far from certain, and you don’t have a crystal ball. Your information is fallible. And without perfect information, you are bound to feel a little uneasy when your money is on the line. In addition, there’s always a possibility that something may go wrong. A media analyst may hype a stock you are shorting. And what about trading strategies? You can perfect a trading strategy only to see it fail when market conditions change without warning. If you lose your confidence occasionally, it’s understandable.   Even a seasoned hedge fund manager can lose confidence. Consider what Manny told us when we asked him about what underlies his self-doubt. “Fear of losing money and fear about the lack of ...

Options pricing Black-Scholes models

Hello friends lets understand most sensetive topic in Option trading  as per    Black-Scholes Model , Options pricing models work on several key mathematical and financial concepts that help determine the fair value (premium) of an options contract.  The most common and widely used model is the Black-Scholes Model , but there are others as well. Here are the core elements these models work on: 1. Inputs Used in Options Pricing Models: Factor Description Underlying Price (S) Current price of the stock or asset Strike Price (K) The price at which the option can be exercised Time to Expiration (T) Time remaining until the option expires (in years) Volatility (σ) Expected price fluctuation of the underlying asset Risk-Free Interest Rate (r) Return on risk-free investment like government bonds Dividends (if applicable) Expected dividends before expiry 2. Core Models: Black-Scholes Model (for European options) Assumes no early exercise. Best suited for options...

Who are the Stock Operators the different types of Stock Operators

 Hello friends lets Uderstnad Who are stock opraters how they trade &  invest  Stock market operators are a group of institutional investors, high-frequency traders, arbitrageurs, hedgers, market makers, and brokers who employ various strategies to buy and sell stocks and capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace. Stock market operators utilize complex statistical models, leverage, derivatives, and automated algorithms to enhance liquidity, reduce inefficiencies, manage risk, and optimize returns.  Most operators conduct legal practices that contribute to stable, transparent markets, but some unscrupulous operators artificially inflate trading volumes, disseminate misleading information, place fake orders, and exploit insider data to deliberately manipulate stock prices and deceive ordinary investors. Tactics like pump-and-dump schemes, spoofing, layering, wash trading, and trading on confidential information undermine market integrity and fairness.  Id...