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forwards futures options swaps differences

Forwards futures options swaps are different types of derivatives contracts. Although other exotic derivative contracts are developed for trading, they are combination of  forwards, futures, options and swaps. Comparison of  forwards futures options swaps Forwards contracts:  Forwards contracts are privately negotiated contracts out side recognized stock exchanges. As they are private contracts they can be traded according …

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Pre opening trading of stocks

Pre Opening Trading Session of Stocks pre opening trading is introduced in Indian Stock Markets to reduce volatility during market opening trades.  Before pre opening trading introduction, first traded price is considered as opening price of the day. During regular market hours trades are executed as soon as orders are placed and matched on price-time priority. …

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intraday brokerage calculator

Intraday brokerage calculator is for equity segment of Indian Markets. It can be used to calculate total brokerage, total taxes and net profit after brokerage and taxes. Also check Futures Trading Brokerage Calculator if you are a derivatives traders. Taxes vary between futures and options segment and cash segment. Intraday brokerage calculator Updated on 15 November …

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IPO grading – meaning and process

IPO grading is made mandatory for all unlisted companies wishing to come for public issue.  IPO grading process is compulsory by amending SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines 2000. The purpose of such step is to provide investors additional information to assess company fundamentals before investing. IPO grading means relative assessment of company by Credit Rating Agencies …

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NRI trading account

NRI trading account can be opened by NRI’s for buying and selling shares and convertible debentures of Indian Companies. Same procedure is applicable for PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India).  Shares and convertible debentures can be bought only on recognized stock exchange in India.  Other securities that can be bought …

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nse bse indices calculation

nse bse indices are calculated using Free -Float market capitalization method.  NSE’s (National Stock Exchange) index is called NIFTY. Nifty is composition of 50 stocks traded on NSE based on free float market capitalization.  Similarly BSE’s (Bombay Stock Exchange) index is called SENSEX which consists of top 30 stocks traded on BSE. The purpose of …

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nse fo daily margin file

nse fo daily margin file NSE fo (F&O or Futures and Options) daily margin file (or) NSE derivatives margins file is applicable to all open positions in futures and options segments.  In future contracts margins (Which Include both SPAN and additional margins) are applicable on both long and short positions.  In options contracts margins are applicable …

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