Futures and options (F&O), are financial derivatives traded on stock exchanges. In India, SEBI regulates the stocks which can be in the list of F&O stocks, and then NSE allows listed companies to trade their derivatives.
Here is a comprehensive list of stocks currently allowed to trade in the F&O segment, along with their lot size. Currently(As of 20th July, 2023), 185 stocks are part of the F&O list.
What are futures?
Futures are financial contracts obliging the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset, such as a physical commodity or a financial instrument, at a predetermined future date and price.
What are options?
Options are financial instruments that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset or instrument at a specified strike price on or before a specified date.
What are derivatives?
Derivatives are financial securities whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets. They are contracts between two or more parties based on the asset or assets.
How many shares are currently part of F&O segment?
As of the current date, there are 188 shares that are part of the Futures and Options (F&O) segment.
What is the lot size ?
The lot size in the context of futures and options refers to a standardized quantity of a particular financial instrument that is traded as a unit. It is the number of shares that make up one contract.
When do stock F&O contracts expire?
Stock futures and options contracts expire on the last Thursday of every month.
