INTELLECTUAL TRADING

  Mutual funds were considered an easy way to invest. And to a large extent, they are. However, it's not as simple as it appears. For first-time and do-it-yourself investors, the initial process can be daunting. This difficulty begins with the sheer number (2,000+) of mutual fund schemes available. Furthermore, these schemes are categorized into equity schemes , debt funds , hybrid schemes , and other categories. Even within each category, the choices multiply quickly, with subcategories such as flexi-cap funds , large-cap funds , multi-cap funds , and many others within the equity scheme category. Today, investing in mutual funds is as frictionless as ordering food through a mobile app. Investors often end up choosing schemes purely based on past returns. Meanwhile, the process of analysing whether the fund aligns with their risk tolerance , time horizon, or long-term financial goals is ignored. In this editorial, we compare multi-cap and flexi-cap funds to help you ma...

S imple, rule-based Intraday strategy combining ORB (Opening Range Breakout) + ADR (Average Day Range) . 1️⃣ What ORB + ADR means (simple logic) ORB → Direction trigger (Who is in control today?) ADR → Movement filter (How much move is realistically left today?) 👉 We trade only when both agree 2️⃣ Chart & Indicator Setup Timeframe 5-minute chart (best balance) 15-min for conservative traders Indicators ORB High / Low Opening Range = first 15 minutes ADR (14 or 20 days) Calculate Daily High – Daily Low average VWAP (optional but powerful) Volume 3️⃣ Opening Range Rules (15-min ORB) Between 9:15 – 9:30 Mark: ORB High ORB Low No trades before 9:30 4️⃣ ADR Calculation (very important) Formula ADR = Average(High − Low) of last 14 days Intraday ADR Levels ADR High = Today Open + ADR ADR Low = Today Open − ADR 👉 Rule : If price already moved 60–70% of ADR , ❌ Do NOT take fresh trades 5️⃣ Strategy Rules (Core Part) 🟢 BUY Setup (ORB + ADR) Conditions Price breaks above ORB High 5-m...

 Different sectors perform in different phases: Market Phase Strong Sectors Early Bull                          Auto, Realty, Banks, Metals Mid Bull IT, Consumption, Capital Goods Late Bull Pharma, FMCG (defensive) Bear Start Energy, Utilities Deep Bear FMCG, Pharma (safe sectors) PHASE 1 – Early Bull Market (Recovery Phase) Economy condition: Interest rates stabilizing Market recovers from the bottom Liquidity improves Money flows into: Auto (consumer spending revives) Realty (home buying picks up) Banks / Financials (credit growth restarts) Metals / Infra (capex cycle begins) Why? Because these sectors benefit early when economy starts improving. ⭐ PHASE 2 – Mid Bull Market (Growth Phase) Economy condition: GDP growth strong Companies investing heavily Earnings growth accelerating Leaders: Capital Goods / Infra Industrials IT Midcaps / Smallcaps...