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The vocabulary you need before you read an option chain, and why most beginners should start with paper trades.

What happened

Market participants pointed to a mix of global and domestic factors. Breadth was negative, with decliners outnumbering advancers on the NSE.

Why it matters

Short-term moves rarely change long-term fundamentals. Investors should look at earnings, valuations and their own time horizon before acting.

What to watch

  • Foreign and domestic institutional flows
  • Crude oil and the rupee
  • Upcoming quarterly results

Stocks mentioned: BANKNIFTY.

Not investment advice.