Options
Why Is My Options Order Rejected in FYERS?
Options orders can be rejected for several reasons, most of which relate to liquidity protection, risk management, or exchange rules. This article lists FYERS policies on market orders in options, common rejection causes, and the exact fixes to place ...
What will happen to my Intraday position if the stock hits the circuit limit?
Intraday trading allows you to take leveraged positions that must be closed within the same trading day. FYERS initiates automated square-off based on whether the stock is eligible for the Closing Auction Session (CAS): 3:05 PM for CAS-eligible ...
What Happens if I Don’t Square Off My Options Before Expiry?
On NSE, open options positions that are not squared off by expiry will be settled automatically by the exchange. The final outcome depends on whether the option finishes in the money (ITM) or out of the money (OTM) and whether it is an index option ...
What is Open Interest and are there any limits set by FYERS?
Open Interest (OI) refers to the total number of active derivatives contracts (both options and futures) that are open at any given time. It acts as a key indicator of liquidity and can help identify trends and potential price shifts in the market. ...
Can I Place Market Orders for Commodity Options in FYERS?
Yes, you can place market orders for commodity options in FYERS. To reduce the risk of slippage, we apply Market Price Protection (MPP) to market orders in commodity options. Commodity options may sometimes have low liquidity or wide bid-ask spreads. ...
What Are Options?
Options are derivative contracts that give the buyer a right but not an obligation, and the seller an obligation if exercised. A call gives the right to buy, and a put gives the right to sell at a preset strike price within a specified period. ...
How Are Options Different From Futures?
Options and futures are both derivatives, but they differ in obligations, risk profiles, margin treatment, and settlement mechanics. Use this article to compare them side-by-side and choose the instrument that best matches your view and risk ...
How Are Option Margins Calculated?
Option margins in India are risk based. Buyers generally pay only the premium, while sellers post margins computed by the exchange portfolio risk model (SPAN or PRISM) plus exposure. When you hedge a short option with an offsetting long leg, the net ...
What Does Assignment Mean in Options?
Assignment is when an option seller is obligated to fulfill the contract after the option is exercised. On NSE, options are European style, so exercise and any resulting assignment occur only on the expiry date. The settlement outcome depends on ...
What Is Mark-to-Market (MTM) in Derivatives?
Mark-to-Market (MTM) is the daily revaluation of open positions to the current market price. In derivatives, MTM determines day-end gains or losses and affects your available funds and margins. MTM applies differently to futures and options. What is ...
What Is an Options Spread?
An options spread uses two or more options on the same underlying to shape risk and reward. By buying one leg and selling another, you can cap potential loss, cap potential profit, reduce cost, or earn a premium with defined risk. Spreads are ...
What Is the FYERS RMS Policy?
FYERS uses a Risk Management System (RMS) to protect clients from poor liquidity, extreme price moves, and margin risks. RMS checks can limit certain order types, restrict far strikes, and trigger risk-based square-offs when losses or exposure breach ...
Can I Trade Far OTM Options on FYERS?
Yes. FYERS allows trading in far out-of-the-money (OTM) and in-the-money (ITM) options based on RMS limits applicable to different product types. Availability may vary depending on liquidity, expiry, and exchange-level risk controls. Availability ...