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A simple, non directional option strategy works - EQSIS

EQSIS2020-10-16
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The video discusses non-directional options trading strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding market ranges, volatility, and probabilities. It highlights risk management, the significance of standard deviation, and the impact of call and put options on market trends. The speaker encourages viewers to practice, analyze data, and develop successful trading strategies to optimize performance. The video also introduces a beginner's training program and emphasizes the importance of sharing and engaging with the content for continued support and growth.

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Understanding market ranges is crucial for successful non-directional options trading strategies.
02:32
Risks and benefits of bullish and bearish positions, including long positions, call options, and spreads, are explained in detail.
Patience and faith are emphasized as key factors in mastering these strategies for increased trading confidence and success.
Viewers are encouraged to test their understanding by answering key questions about market direction.
The video aims to provide valuable insights and back-tested results to enhance option trading skills.
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Non-directional strategies for making money in the market.
04:28
Buying both call and put options can lead to profits regardless of market direction.
Understanding volatility is key for successful options trading.
Volatility is crucial for non-directional strategies, but it also carries risks related to premium costs.
Comprehending volatility as an art form is essential for successful option trading.
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Market behavior and trading ranges.
07:15
The market tends to revolve around the current level with minimal volatility due to the bell-shaped curve and statistical concepts.
Observations reveal commonalities in market aspects with minimal skew, making timing difficult for traders.
Constructing a trading range involves calculating averages of returns or volatility to predict market movements.
Recording daily percentage gains or losses helps determine overall average performance and predict market behavior.
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Understanding Standard Deviation in Market Trends.
10:24
Standard deviation shows the concentration of data around the mean in market trends.
One standard deviation covers close to 68% of the population, while two standard deviations encompass a wider range.
Importance of understanding standard deviation for option trading, with option chain analysis providing valuable insights.
Encouragement for viewers to continue learning and find the topic more interesting moving forward.
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Importance of understanding market probabilities and risk-reward ratios in making investment decisions.
13:13
Back-tested results show 64-68% chances of the market revolving around certain levels.
Taking calculated risks and constructing a strategic approach based on probabilities can lead to profitable outcomes.
Utilizing tools like NSE option chain filter can aid in identifying trading opportunities and optimizing strategies.
Practicing and implementing these concepts can enhance decision-making skills and improve overall trading performance.
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Importance of analyzing options data and understanding market expectations.
16:43
Emphasis on non-directional strategies and careful decision-making.
Specific examples and calculations related to option prices and potential market movement.
Encouragement to stay informed and attentive to market dynamics for successful trading strategies.
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Market analysis predicts a 68% probability of settlement between 11,600 and 11,900.
21:50
Backtesting data from 2015 suggests market movements around 1,700.
Call option premium is 50 rupees, put option premium is 53 rupees, totaling 103 rupees.
The market settled at 1,699.8 on January 1, 2015, with potential movement between 1,500 and 1,800.
Verification on the NSE website is advised for additional information.
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Discussion on market settlement, future prices, and specific contract details.
23:30
Emphasis on the importance of a large sample size for statisticians to make accurate predictions.
Recommendation for limited risk strategies over high and low considerations for market trading.
Conclusion with a call to action for viewers to like, share, and subscribe to support the channel's growth.
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Analysis of market settling at different levels and fluctuations in rupees and percentages.
25:20
Emphasis on avoiding judgment of systems based on limited samples and showcasing bell-shaped curve as common behavior.
Speaker performs calculations to demonstrate confidence in data, mentioning 18,000 instances of markets expiring below current prices out of 2.4 lakh attempts.
Different scenarios of market settlement highlighted, including marginally lower settlements and premiums at the money for calls and puts.
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Key highlights of market behavior analysis.
28:21
Market price has settled below 50 rupees, indicating a common range-bound behavior.
Approximately 68.3 percent of the market revolves within the premium range.
To build a successful strategy, aim for a success ratio of 66-70 percent for increased confidence.
The wider range covers 150 percent at the money premium.
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Importance of Risk Management in Trading.
34:03
Understanding risk-adjusted returns is crucial for successful trading strategies.
Strategies should be based on narrow or broad ranges, with corresponding success ratios.
Caution against tail risks to prevent significant losses.
Managing risk effectively is essential to avoid being wiped out by extreme market movements.
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Importance of forming trading strategies based on market ranges for risk management.
35:01
Strategies discussed include straddles, strangles, and butterflies for lower risk.
Encouragement for practice, documentation of trading ranges, and backtesting strategies.
Emphasis on decision-making based on risk-to-reward ratios and understanding market probabilities.
Speaker advocates for fully hedged approaches to trading.
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Importance of understanding risk to reward ratios in trading decisions.
38:15
Assess current premiums and probabilities to determine whether to go long or short.
Mention of trading strategies like iron condor or short butterflies to make money.
Promotion of online training programs for beginners in option trading.
Benefits of mastering fundamentals before advancing to more advanced strategies.
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Limited audience interaction during training programs.
41:01
Understanding expectations and ongoing conversations with participants is emphasized.
Eligibility tests are required for advanced programs, with personalized support.
The session limits the number of participants for individual attention and content comprehension.
The importance of put call ratios for market analysis and using put and call options to predict market trends is highlighted.
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Study on call and put options performance.
43:55
Significant call and put options data collected for analysis.
Case study on Apollo Hospital's put options on September 18th, 2020.
Market moved up by 110 points despite prediction of significant put option.
Importance of sticking to a system and having confidence in strategies to avoid missing out on potential gains emphasized.
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Analysis of call and put options in the market.
47:04
Calls can impact skew towards the left or right side.
Understanding market efficiency and contrarian players' reactions to drastic skews.
Explanation of the difference between blue and orange in call options.
Technical concepts related to the mean and system accuracy in trading decisions.
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Importance of sharing and supporting video on social media.
49:34
Significance of call options and market range from -10 to +9.
Not underestimating current market level in positively or negatively skewed situations.
Emphasis on managing positions effectively for profitable trading.
Recommendation of non-directional strategies with some directional bias for successful trading outcomes.
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Introduction to beginner's level interactive and affordable training program for option chain analysis.
52:26
Challenges and quizzes included throughout the video to test understanding.
Advanced questions cover forming trading strategies and calculating risk to reward ratios.
Viewers encouraged to engage by answering questions in the comment section for learning opportunities.
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Overview of options trading strategies with a focus on Access Bank stock.
56:09
Analysis of current price, resistance and support levels, and potential trading ranges.
Encouragement for viewers to explore different strategies, considering break-even points and maximum profit possibilities.
Emphasis on understanding probabilities in trading and the risk of losing money beyond certain ranges for informed decision-making.
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Importance of Audience Interaction
01:00:07
Research is crucial before making trading decisions.
Sharing a story about a video link spreading on Whatsapp.
Emphasizing the importance of motivation in trading.
Mentioning the need to re-record a video due to poor audio quality.
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Importance of Viewer Support for Channel Growth
01:01:38
Encourages viewers to share videos to increase views and motivation for creating more content.
Expresses gratitude for viewer support and hopes for continued engagement to find better ways to improve the channel.
Emphasizes the importance of viewer motivation in generating new video ideas.
Thanks the audience for their ongoing presence and support.