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Nifty weekly expiry today: Kotak suggests short strangle strategy; key levels to watch
Business Today 7 hrs ago·21 Jul 2026, 3:16 am
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Today marks the expiry of the Nifty 50 weekly options series, a key event for traders. With the market currently trading in a range, Kotak Securities has recommended a 'short strangle' strategy. This involves selling an out-of-the-money call option and a put option simultaneously, betting that the index will stay within a specific price band by the close of trading.
For investors, this strategy highlights the market's current volatility and the importance of watching key support and resistance levels. If the Nifty index remains stable within these bands, the premiums collected on the options can generate profit. However, if the market breaks out significantly in either direction, the strategy can result in losses. Traders should monitor the index movement closely to gauge the risk.
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