This is a common question that every trader has when he starts trading . Let us go more in details and understand “Are Index Options More Profitable or Stock Options”.
We will Cover below topics :
- What is an Index Option
- What is a Stock Option
- Which is more Profitable in terms of trading
What is an Index Option :
Before Understanding Index Options , lets understand what is Index. Index is a way to measure performance of a group of assets typically basket of Stocks trading in exchange.
What does Index represent :
Index is way to understand the market, Using Index going up or down ,we measure the market trend. If Index goes up , we believe the trend is upside, same goes to Index going down .
What is Index Options :
Options are a way to trade in market , Options are types of derivatives , it works as a non obligation to buy/sell of the underlying assets till expiry. Its a way that allows you to trade in underlying assets without any obligation to buy or sell that asset. Assets here would be a group of Stocks trading under that index.
Example : NIFTY 50 , Its an index of top 50 companies trading in National Stock Exchange. Similarly we have Bank Nifty which is made up of all top Banking Shares.
What is a Stock Option :
Stocks are companies that are traded in Exchanges. Options are a type of derivatives and are a way to trade in market . Underlying asset of the options here would be the Stock i.e. Company take an example of Reliance. When you trade i.e. buy/sell Stock Options, you actually trade the right of the stock but you don’t have an obligation to actually buy Stock .
Options work in a lot sizes . A lot size is the quantity of Stock defined by SEBI for that Stock Option. Index Option Lot size for example: Bank Nifty is 25 . When you buy 1 Lot of Bank Nifty Option , You actually buy right of 25 Bank Nifty Index.
Similarly , when you buy 1 Lot of Stock option , i.e. Reliance , you buy rights of 250 reliance shares.
Now that you have understood Index Options and Stock Options , Lets now talk about Pros and Cons:
Pros of Trading in Index options :
- Its Highly liquid meaning more people trade
- You have option of next month contract which is liquid to hedge your current position
- Margin is very less and underlying premium is also very less
- Index is less volatile than Stocks.
- Index never comes under F&O ban whereas stock options are often banned to trade after F&O ban.
Based on the above points when you are trading in Indices, there are more chances of earning a profit , however your profit margin might be less. On the other hand, when you trade in stock options, the profit margin increases when you earn a profit.
The bottom line is there is no good or bad choice in trading and to determine are Index Options More Profitable or Stock Options . You can trade both options depending on your risk appetite, margin and profit depends on how you trade.
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