‘Strike’-ing the target: A pragmatic strategy to leverage options in a volatile market

India led global equity options trading in 2023. The growth was driven by retail investors. However, most retail traders faced losses. SEBI has implemented regulations to protect investors. Options can be used for hedging or speculation. The article suggests using options for hedging. It also suggests using options for stock acquisition and exit strategies.

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