- Very dangerous for option traders: On 25-8-2026, Dixon 15,000 Call for August expiry moved from 10 paise to 90 paise during CAS, turning roughly Rs.1,000 into Rs.12 lakh+ in 5 minutes. Such wild moves can wipe out retail capital.
- For profitable trading journey. 1. Cut losses: Never let a small loss turn into a big one. Protect capital with stop-losses and exit quickly if the trade goes wrong. Ride winners: When you’re on the right side of the market, let profits grow. Don’t exit too early, as big gains often come from fewer trades that run longer. 3. Keep bets small: Risk management is key. Never risk more than 1–2% of your capital on a single trade to ensure survival through multiple losing trades. 4. Follow the rules without question: Discipline matters more than predictions. A trader’s edge comes from consistently following a strategy, not gut feelings. 5. Know when to break the rules: Markets are dynamic. With experience and deep skill, there may be rare situations where adapting the rules can maximise returns.
- If your strategy is “I won’t check my portfolio because markets are down”, something is wrong. Review holdings periodically, retain fundamentally strong stocks and replace weak ones after evaluating financials, management and future prospects.
- Big negative for the Indian economy & bulls: A strong El Niño has raised the risk of a weak monsoon, while deficient September rainfall could hurt Kharif yields, push inflation higher and reduce purchasing power and demand.
- Why asset diversification matters: Equities, gold, debt and cash react differently to market conditions. A balanced portfolio can protect wealth during volatility. Never deploy all capital in one trade, maintain a suitable stop-loss and size positions according to your risk appetite.
- As per market veteran, everyone says “buy on dips”, but smart investors also “sell on the rise”. Profit becomes real only when booked. Simply continuing to buy is not a strategy; disciplined profit booking is equally important.
