The Open Interest for Nifty Reflects a Bullish Sentiment

Published 13-06-2023, 01:45 pm

Open Interest refers to the overall number of open contracts for futures and options in the market. The volume of these contracts represents the number of individuals currently speculating on the direction of the underlying asset.

Greater volumes suggest a larger bet on the index, and the open interest should be evaluated in relation to price movements.

On 12 June 2023, the put/call ratio for open Interest is 0.83. Since the ratio is less than 1, it indicates a higher number of long positions in calls compared to puts. Consequently, market participants anticipate a further increase in the index. Traders can make bets accordingly, using appropriate stop-loss orders.
Regarding volumes, they demonstrate a put/call ratio of 1.05.

A put/call ratio above 1.3 signifies extreme pessimism, while a ratio below 0.7 indicates extreme optimism in the market. Therefore, if the ratio exceeds 1.3, traders should consider short positions, and if the ratio is below 0.7, they should consider long positions.

In an upward-trending market, when both the price and volume of open interest are rising, it typically suggests increasing momentum, supported by volume. However, when the price is rising but the volumes are declining, it may indicate an approaching peak and a potential trend reversal.

This principle also applies during a declining market. The essence of this concept revolves around using the combination of price intensity and volume to confirm the strength of a movement. Traders can then follow the momentum or bet on a reversal of the current trend accordingly.

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