Futures & Options

  • I have activated F&O but unable to add/view any scrips in watchlist
    Please check if the F&O derivatives segment is activated for you.  To do this, please follow the steps below Click on Ctrl+E Select Account and e...
    Thu, 23 Sep, 2021 at 7:25 AM
  • How do I view an option chain?
    There are 2 ways to view an option chain in Nest Trader - Right-click on an option scrip from market watch < select “Tools” < select “Option chain” ...
    Thu, 16 Sep, 2021 at 6:13 AM
  • When will derivatives settlement take place?
    Derivatives settlement usually takes place on T+1 day, that is trade day + 1 working day.
    Wed, 24 Nov, 2021 at 4:23 AM
  • What is a call option?
    In the derivatives market, you may want to buy shares or sell them at a specific price in the future. On this basis, there are two types of options availabl...
    Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:44 AM
  • What is a lot size?
    A lot represents the number of units of a financial instrument as set out by the exchange. For example: Nifty future/option contract has a lot size of...
    Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:45 AM
  • What is a put option?
    Click here to know all about Put options.
    Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:45 AM
  • What is short allotment?
    The scenario wherein shares are bought but not received by you within the set time limit T+2 working days(trade day + 2 working days) is known as short al...
    Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:45 AM
  • What is an option premium?
    An option premium is the price that you pay for a put or call options contract. When you buy an option, you are getting the right to trade its underlying ...
    Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:45 AM
  • What is an option contract?
    An option is a contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell shares of an underlying security at a specific price on or befo...
    Fri, 26 Nov, 2021 at 9:46 AM
  • What is mark to market loss(MTM) and when should that be paid?
    Mark to Market (MTM) in a futures contract is the process of daily settlement of profit and losses arising due to the change in the security’s market valu...
    Wed, 24 Nov, 2021 at 4:27 AM