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Nifty weekly expiry today: Kotak suggests short strangle strategy; key levels to watch
Business Today 3 hrs ago·28 Jul 2026, 3:37 am
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With the Nifty 50 index nearing its weekly expiry, market volatility is expected to rise. Traders often use this time to manage open positions, and a popular strategy is the 'short strangle,' which involves selling both a call and a put option at a specific strike price. This approach is designed to profit when the market stays within a certain range, but it carries the risk of unlimited loss if the index moves sharply outside that range.
For investors, this period is critical as price swings can be sudden and significant. Understanding the strategy helps in gauging market sentiment and potential support or resistance levels. It is essential to monitor the index movement closely, as the expiry date can trigger rapid changes in option premiums.
Moving forward, watch for how the index behaves around key support and resistance levels. Traders will be looking for cues on whether the market will remain stable or break out, which will influence the premiums of these options. Keeping an eye on overall market breadth and global cues will also provide additional context for navigating this volatile period.
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