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Nifty, also known as the Nifty 50, is a stock market index in India. It represents the weighted average of the top 50 actively traded companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Nifty serves as a benchmark for the overall performance of the Indian stock market and is widely used by investors to gauge market trends and make investment decisions.
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The US stock market trading hours typically occur from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on regular trading days. This includes both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ Stock Market. Pre-market and after-market trading sessions also take place outside these regular hours, allowing limited trading activity.
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An option chain is a listing of all available options contracts for a particular underlying asset, typically a stock or an index. It provides detailed information about various option contracts, including strike prices, expiration dates, option types (call or put), and their corresponding prices (premiums). The option chain allows traders and investors to analyze the available options and make informed decisions based on their trading strategies, risk appetite, and market expectations.
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FII (Foreign Institutional Investor) refers to institutional investors based outside India that invest in the Indian financial markets, while DII (Domestic Institutional Investor) refers to institutional investors within India that invest in domestic financial markets. FIIs bring in foreign capital, while DIIs represent domestic investment activity.
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Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial metric calculated by dividing a company's net income by the number of outstanding common shares. EPS is a measure of a company's profitability on a per-share basis, and it is one of the most important metrics used by investors to evaluate a company's stock.
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Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is a popular technical analysis indicator used in stock trading. It calculates the average price of a stock over a specified period, giving more weight to recent prices. EMA responds quicker to price changes compared to the Simple Moving Average (SMA), making it useful for identifying short-term trends.
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Securities Lending and Borrowing Mechanism (SLBM) is a process where investors can lend their securities to others for a fee, typically to traders who wish to short-sell those securities. This enables investors to earn additional income on their holdings and provides liquidity to the market. SLBM is regulated by SEBI in India and requires an agreement between the lender and borrower, specifying the terms and conditions of the transaction.
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