What is Implied Volatility (IV) and how do I use it for options trading?
Implied Volatility (IV) measures the market’s expectation of future price movement — higher IV means more expensive options and vice versa. The Option Chain in F&O Universe displays live IV across all strikes, helping you decide whether to buy or sell options premium based on current volatility conditions.
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Is options trading risky? Can I lose all my money?
Options trading carries risk, but the degree depends on whether you are buying or selling options and which strategy you use. For option buyers, the maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. For sellers, losses can be larger without proper risk ...
Is there a particular time of day that is better for trading options?
Options trading activity and premiums can vary throughout the trading session based on market conditions, news flows, and expiry timelines. It is important to monitor key market indicators before taking any position. F&O Universe’s real-time Option ...
How should I trade options during high-volatility events like Budget or RBI policy?
High-impact events cause IV to spike before the announcement and typically crash right after — a phenomenon called IV crush. Strategies like straddles or strangles can benefit from the big price move, while spread strategies help manage IV crush ...
How to use Option Chain?
There are multiple ways in which clients can use option chains for trading. Some of the ways are - To know the Support/Resistance of the underlying based on OI. Check the OTM contracts that have the highest OI for both Call and Puts. The strike price ...
Do you offer real-time options chain data in InstaOptions?
Yes, InstaOptions offers real-time options chain data. The real-time options chain data includes the following information: Strike price, LTP, IV, Greeks, OI (Change), and PCR.