Futures and Options (F&O) are the two types of derivative segments of the financial market that exist on stocks, indices, commodities and currencies, etc.They are widely used for risk management, using as a bet and for income purposes in trading and investing activities.
Key Features:
1. Futures:
2. Options:
Futures:
An agreement to purchase or sell an asset at a fixed price at some future date and within a specified time.High exciting returns can be achieved but the rate of variability is high as well.Used frequently for speculation as well as the utilization of the contracts to protect against an adverse changes in price.
Options:
An agreement providing the buyer with an option but not the requirement to purchase an asset at a specified price before a given date (call option) or sell it at the same price before a given date (put option).Sellers face considerable risk since a large downside loss is possible for them and no such loss exists for a buyer where the maximum loss simply equal to the price of the option.
Leverage: It is a great saying that a small capital can control a large position.
Hedging: To provide against the overall market risk involved in unforeseen adverse price movements.
Profit Opportunities: Even in conditions, that instead of presuming their constant and stable improvement, can be characterized as fluctuating or even shrinking.
Risks of FNO Tradiing & Investing:
Complexity: The investment strategy must presuppose a more profound knowledge of market conditions.
High Volatility: Fluctuations in prices can be rapid and, consequently, the resulting loses can be quite large.
Conclusion:
F&O trading is recommended for professional traders and those who love taking higher risks, on the other hand such markets should be approached with a lot of care and caution especially to new traders who are more likely to lose more than gain because of lack of experience.