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Futures and Options (F&O) are “derivative” contracts, whose value is linked to an underlying asset, such as a stock or market index. They allow traders to take a position on the future movement of that asset without buying or selling it directly.<\/p>\n

Futures and Options trading allow market participants to take positions on stocks and indices (without ownership). In India, F&O contracts are traded on exchanges such as NSE and BSE, with standardised lot sizes and pre-defined expiry dates.<\/p>\n

Futures generally require a “margin” to be paid upfront, while options involve paying a “premium” to the option seller. Depending on the contract, settlement may be in cash or through physical delivery of the underlying asset.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you are a beginner, interested in Futures and Options trading, read this article to first understand what futures and options are (explained with easy examples) and their key features. Let’s start by learning what derivatives are.<\/p>\n

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