Basics of Options Trading FAQs

What is the process for trading options ?

Broking firms that are members of NSE or BSE can trade options contracts. Many trading members now offer online and mobile trading platforms for trading in the options market. To open an account at one of these broking firms, you will need to complete the necessary paperwork such as KYC and application signup. You should ensure that your broking company allows you to trade in options. There are some firms that don't allow trading in options or only allow certain types of options trading, such as equity options and not currency options.

To log in to the web, mobile, and online platforms, you will receive a client ID and password. To transfer funds, you will need to have a margin balance and a bank account linked to your trading account. A demat account will be opened by the firm.

Options trading is just as easy as shares trading.

  1. Login to the site and app
  2. Click on the Place Order tab.
  3. Select the option you want and search for it.
  4. You can enter details such as exchange, expiry, lot size, type, etc. and then place an order.
  5. Congratulations! Your order has been placed.


What is the work of Options ?


How many types of Options ?


What is strike price of option ?


When does Options expire?


How futures and Options are different ?


How Nifty can be traded ?


What will happen when an option expires out of money ?


Do I have to pay margin in Options ?


How can the Options contracts be settled ?


What do you mean by Covered Options ?


When do you mean by Naked Options ?


What does American Options refers to ?


What does European option mean? ?


In Options , What is the meaning of At-The-Money , Out-of-the-Money (OTM) and In-The-Money ?


How to take decision on either to buy /sell call Option or put Option ?


Is it possible to trade on option of any stock or index?


How Square off and exercise an Option is different ?


What does intrinsic value of an option mean and how to calculate intrinsic value of an option ?


What does time value of an Option mean ?


In options trading , what does moving averages mean ?