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Insider Trading
Definition of Insider Trading
Insider trading refers to the often illegal act of trading shares based on information that is not publicly available, typically obtained through dubious sources.
This privileged access to confidential information is termed “insider trading” because information is generally sourced through insiders or employees working at a publicly traded firm.
This privileged access to confidential information is termed “insider trading” because information is generally sourced through insiders or employees working at a publicly traded firm.
Related Terms
India VIX
India VIX is an index that measures volatility and market sentiment. The term VIX stands for Volatility Index and thus, the full form of India VIX is Indian Volatility Index.
A higher India VIX means higher volatility whereas India VIX would be lower due periods of low volatility. In fact, there are absolute values that help understand volatility via India VIX.
India VIX typically moves between 15 to 30, which represents a range that is considered “normal” as far as volatility is concerned.
However, India VIX has touched 90 during the 2008 financial crisis and trended near the value once again when the pandemic broke out in 2020.
A higher India VIX means higher volatility whereas India VIX would be lower due periods of low volatility. In fact, there are absolute values that help understand volatility via India VIX.
India VIX typically moves between 15 to 30, which represents a range that is considered “normal” as far as volatility is concerned.
However, India VIX has touched 90 during the 2008 financial crisis and trended near the value once again when the pandemic broke out in 2020.
Basis Trading
Basis trading means futures trading strategies that use the difference between the spot price and the futures contract price of a stock or commodity.
The difference between the spot and futures prices forms the “basis” for the trading strategy. Hence the name basis trading. These are the two ways in which a trader may use the basis:
The difference between the spot and futures prices forms the “basis” for the trading strategy. Hence the name basis trading. These are the two ways in which a trader may use the basis:
- Short the basis : Done if the price difference or basis is expected to reduce
- Long the basis :Done if the price difference or basis is expected to increase
Rally
A Rally describes a sustained upward movement in the price of a stock, index, or market over a short to medium term, often driven by positive news, strong earnings, or improved investor sentiment. It typically follows a period of decline or consolidation, reflecting renewed buying interest and momentum. Traders monitor rallies for entry points, but they can reverse if underlying fundamentals weaken or profit-taking occurs.
Pump and Dump
Pump and dump is a type of stock market manipulation. It involves artificially inflating the price of a stock (the pump) through false positive statements, often via social media or email spam, and then selling the cheaply acquired stock (the dump) once the price has increased because of the resulting buying frenzy. Common in Indian penny stocks with poor liquidity. SEBI actively monitors and penalises these manipulations. Investors should avoid tips and conduct their own independent research before making investment decisions.
Undervalued
A stock is considered undervalued when its market price is lower than its intrinsic or fair value based on fundamentals such as earnings, cash flow, or assets. For example, if a company with strong profits and stable growth trades below its historical valuation multiples, investors may view it as undervalued and expect price appreciation.
Mean Reversion
Mean Reversion is a market concept that suggests prices can approach back towards their historical average over time. When a stock trades far above or below its usual level, it is expected to gradually return to the mean.
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