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Futures Basics

Understand futures contracts, margin, lot size, expiry and pricing on NSE. Everything you need before trading futures in India.

What is a Futures Contract in India? A futures contract in India is a standardised agreement to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on a future date, traded on NSE, … 5 min read
What is a Short Position in Futures? A short position in futures means you are selling a futures contract with the expectation that its price will fall before the cont… 5 min read
How to Place Your First Futures Trade in India? To place your first futures trade in India, you need to first understand what a futures contract is, open a Demat and trading acco… 5 min read
Nifty Spot vs Nifty Futures — What's the Difference? Nifty Spot is a calculated index value of 50 stocks that you cannot trade directly. Nifty Futures is a tradeable derivative contra… 5 min read
Can a Beginner Lose All Their Money in Futures? How to Prevent It Yes, a beginner can easily lose all their money in futures trading, and even more than their initial investment. This happens beca… 5 min read
What is the Maximum Profit Possible in One Nifty Futures Trade? Theoretically, the maximum profit possible when you buy one Nifty futures trade is unlimited because the index can rise indefinite… 5 min read
What is a Margin Call in Futures Trading? A margin call in futures trading is a demand from your broker for more money. This happens when the value of your futures account … 5 min read
What is Cash Settlement in Index Futures? Cash settlement in index futures closes the contract by paying the cash difference between the trade price and the final settlemen… 6 min read
Futures Margin vs Options Premium — Which Requires More Capital? Futures contracts require a large upfront deposit called a margin, which is a percentage of the total contract value. Options cont… 5 min read
5 Things to Do Immediately When You Receive a Margin Call When you receive a margin call on a futures contract, you must act immediately to avoid forced liquidation by your broker. Your tw… 5 min read
How to Calculate the Roll Cost of Nifty Futures? To calculate the roll cost of Nifty futures, find the price difference (spread) between the next month's and current month's contr… 5 min read
How to Plan Your Trades Around Futures Expiry Week? Planning your trades around futures expiry week involves understanding market dynamics like increased volatility and open interest… 5 min read
Monthly vs Weekly Futures Expiry — Which Is Better for Traders? Weekly futures offer more trading opportunities with lower capital but come with higher risk and transaction costs. Monthly future… 5 min read
Best Way to Monitor Futures Position Limits to Avoid F&O Ban A futures contract in India is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price. The best way to moni… 5 min read
I Forgot to Rollover My Futures Position Before Expiry — What Now? If you forgot to roll over your futures position before expiry, the outcome depends on whether it was an index or stock future. In… 5 min read
What is Futures Trading Strategy? A futures contract is a standardized legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermi… 5 min read
What is a Calendar Spread in Futures? A calendar spread in futures is a trading strategy where you simultaneously buy and sell two futures contracts for the same underl… 5 min read
What is Position Trading in Futures? Position trading in futures is a long-term strategy where traders hold contracts for weeks, months, or even longer. They aim to pr… 5 min read
What Are the Common Mistakes in Futures Trading? The most common mistakes in futures trading are using too much leverage and not having a clear plan. Understanding what a futures … 5 min read
What Are All the Charges in a Futures Trade in India? A futures trade in India carries six to eight charges beyond brokerage, including STT, exchange fees, SEBI fee, GST, stamp duty, a… 5 min read
How to File ITR for Futures and Options Income in India? You must file ITR-3 if you have income from futures and options (F&O) trading in India, as it is treated as business income. Corre… 5 min read