Why Open a Futures Trading Account with Sharekhan

Answer to the above: Sharekhan Research Desk.

When compared to other asset classes, the Derivatives segment (Futures & Options) quite often offers traders unique opportunities. Be it Intraday trading or for a Swing trader, the Derivatives market can be an attractive avenue for the pursuit of your financial goals.

That is why our Research Desk provides you a 360° product suite for Futures & Options (F&O).

Sharekhan Short-term Trading Offerings

Product NameSegmentSuited forTime Frame
CTFT (Carry Today For Tomorrow) Futures/Cash Short term traders who can carry the position overnight Next trading session
Momentum Swing Futures Short term traders who trade on long & short side 1-5 days

Sharekhan Positional Trading Offerings

Product NameSegmentSuited forTime Frame
Smart Chart Futures Positional traders who trade on long and short sides 3-4 weeks

Derivatives Research Ideas (Stocks)

With Sharekhan, receive calls from our specialist Derivative desk with over 100+ years of combined experience. These calls are based on the analysis of events (earnings, corporate announcements, etc), of open interest, implied volatility and the put-call ratio of the underlying assets.

Derivatives Calls
Type Long only ideas
Margin Rs 1 lakh
Timeframe 1 to 5 days
Target (%) 50%
Stoploss 20 to 30%
Derivatives Calls
Type Long & short ideas
Margin Rs 5 lakh
Timeframe 1 day to 1 month
Risk-Reward Ratio 1:1 (minimum)
Drawdown Amount 40% of invested capital

Futures Research now available in real time on the Sharekhan app and TradeTiger

Our pedigreed Research Team is well known in the industry, across Fundamental, Technical & MF Research verticals. Many traders and investors have benefitted from their Research recommendations and stock picks over the years.

That wholesome Research goodness is now going to be available on the Sharekhan app as well as the TradeTiger desktop trading platform!

How to access Research recommendations on the Sharekhan app
Get Research recommendations on the Sharekhan app
  • Log in to the Sharekhan app and tap the hamburger menu. Optionally, you can tap Settings on the thumb menu as well.
  • Now go to the Research Alerts tab.
  • You will see a compiled list of segments for which we provide Research alerts. Toggle ON the segments for which you would like to receive alerts.
Get Research recommendations on TradeTiger
  • Log in to the Sharekhan app and tap the hamburger menu. Optionally, you can tap Settings on the thumb menu as well.
  • Now go to the Research Alerts tab.
  • You will see a compiled list of segments for which we provide Research alerts. Toggle ON the segments for which you would like to receive alerts.

Educational Videos we recommend
to aid you in Futures trading

Derivatives Trading On NSE’s Nifty Midcap Select Index – All You Need To Know

How to use Margin Trading Facility (MTF) for trading leverage – Sharekhan App Features

How to use the Option Chain feature for Derivatives – Sharekhan App Features

Videos on Sharekhan’s
key Futures trading strategies

Iron Butterfly Option Strategy using Bank Nifty

Options Strategy – Introduction By Sudhakar Chikkala

How to Access and Execute Multi-Leg Strategies on the Sharekhan App

Tools to aid you in Futures trading

Name of ToolAvailability on Platform
AppWebsiteTradeTiger
desktop platform
Advanced Option Chain Yes Yes Yes
Advanced charting for Futures & Options Yes No Yes
Single-click strategy entry Yes Yes Yes
Dynamic one-click filter No No Yes
Strategy builder Yes Yes Yes
Snap to Excel No No Yes
Heatmap with OI Yes Yes Yes
Marketwatch for all expiries Yes Yes Yes

F&O Solutions

BigTrade+ leverage facility for Intraday traders

With BigTrade+, take your Intraday trading to the next level!

BigTrade+ is a leverage facility that lets you place market orders in a specified range along with a mandatory and simultaneous Stop-Loss order. Since the Stop-Loss order is placed simultaneously, the risk that is taken automatically reduces. BigTrade+ orders are automatically squared off at market close.

For more details, call 022 6878 4300.

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Whether you want to start trading in F&O, enquire or learn more about the Derivatives segment, you are welcome to drop us a note here and our specialist will get in touch with you

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