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• Share Buyback Process in India: A Complete Investor Guide

  By : Akriti Tomar | November 4, 2025

  What is a Buyback? A share buyback is a corporate action in which a company repurchases its shares from existing shareholders, reducing outstanding shares and potentially improving financial ratios. Buybacks are now generally conducted via the tender-offer / book-building route; the open-market route has been phased out by SEBI.   Can I apply for buyback through the open market? No. SEBI has phased out buybacks through the stock-exchange (open-market) route with effect from 1 April 2025. Buybacks announced and opened

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• Breakout Trading Strategy: A Practical Guide to Spotting and Trading Market Breakouts

  By : Akriti Tomar | November 3, 2025

  Introduction In the world of financial markets, timing is often the difference between profit and missed opportunity. Among the many strategies traders use, breakout trading stands out for its ability to catch strong price movements at their inception. Whether you trade stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies, mastering the breakout strategy can give you a significant edge. However, as with any trading approach, success depends on understanding the mechanics, filtering out false signals, and employing robust risk management. In this guide,

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• Understanding Bracket and Cover Orders: A Complete Guide for Risk-Smart Trading

  By : Akriti Tomar | November 3, 2025

  When it comes to trading in volatile markets, managing risk is crucial. Bracket Orders and Cover Orders are two key order types that help traders automate risk management while maximizing potential returns. Let’s understand the difference between the two and how RMoney clients can benefit from them using the RMoney Rocket platform.   What is a Bracket Order? A Bracket Order (BO) is a type of advanced order that includes three parts: Main Order: Your entry into the trade (buy

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• Why a Sell Order on an Option Might Fail?

  By : Akriti Tomar | November 3, 2025

  Trading options gives you flexibility and leverage, but there are times when you simply can’t sell your option especially when markets move rapidly. Below are the most common reasons, with a view from Indian markets and broker rules.   1. Margin Requirement Not Met Why it matters: To sell (write) an option, whether opening or closing — the broker and exchange require you to maintain a margin or collateral. This acts as a buffer against adverse moves. How it works:

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• How RMoney’s Single Ledger Simplifies Fund Management for Traders?

  By : Akriti Tomar | November 3, 2025

  Simplifying Fund Management for Traders and Investors In active trading, managing funds across multiple segments – equity, F&O, and commodities can become tedious. RMoney’s Single Ledger System resolves this by integrating all transactions into one unified account. This not only simplifies fund tracking but also ensures efficient margin utilization and complete transparency in your trading capital.   What Is the Single Ledger System? The Single Ledger System combines your balances, margins, pay-ins, and payouts into a single consolidated ledger. Instead

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• Key Factors You Should Know Before Taking Physical Delivery in F&O Trading

  By : Akriti Tomar | November 3, 2025

  What is Physical Delivery in Stock F&O? In India, stock futures and “in-the-money” (ITM) stock option contracts must be settled via physical delivery at expiry. This means if you hold such positions through expiry, you must deliver or receive the actual shares. Options that are out-of-the-money (OTM) expire worthless and carry no delivery obligation.  For example: Long futures / long ITM calls / short ITM puts → you take delivery (you receive shares).  Short futures / short ITM calls /

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• What is MTM and How It Works? A Practical Guide for Indian Traders

  By : Akriti Tomar | October 27, 2025

  In active trading especially in Futures and Options (F&O) the term MTM (Mark-to-Market) often appears on your contract notes, broker ledger, and daily P&L statements. But what does MTM really mean, and why does it impact your trading balance even if you haven’t closed your position? In this blog, we’ll break down MTM in simple terms, explain how it is calculated, and show why understanding MTM is essential for managing margins, risk, and cash flow in the Indian stock market.

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• Algorithmic Trading in Volatile Markets: Strategies, Risks, and Execution Precision

  By : Akriti Tomar | October 27, 2025

  Market volatility refers to sudden and sharp price movements. While retail traders often see it as a threat, algorithmic trading systems see it as an opportunity. In India, indices like Nifty 50 and Bank these indices regularly show big intraday swings, and algo strategies use automation and discipline to turn that volatility into potential gains. In this blog, we’ll explain how algos perform well in volatile markets, the strategies that are most effective, and how risk management ensures steady and

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• Margins in F&O Trading Explained: Understanding SPAN, VaR, ELM, and Exposure Margins

  By : Akriti Tomar | October 27, 2025

  In India’s Futures and Options (F&O) segment, margins are collected upfront to safeguard both traders and the market from potential losses. These margins ensure that participants always have enough capital to cover risks arising from price fluctuations. In practical terms, the Initial Margin is made up of multiple components SPAN (Portfolio Risk Margin), Value at Risk (VaR), Extreme Loss Margin (ELM), and Exposure or Event-Day Add-ons specified by the exchange. Understanding how these components work together helps traders stay compliant

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• How Trading Costs Silently Eat Your Profits: Key Details which every investor needs to know

  By : Akriti Tomar | October 25, 2025

  Every successful trader knows that consistent profits are generated not just from picking winning trades, but also from managing the costs that silently erode returns. Yet, many traders focus solely on market analysis while overlooking the steady drain of brokerage fees, API charges, and data costs that can turn profitable strategies into break-even propositions. The Hidden Cost Crisis in Trading Trading costs in India have evolved significantly, but many traders still fall into expensive traps. A recent analysis shows that

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