Trading Futures: Indices Vs Individual Stocks

[Trade_Artist]

To all the traders out there trading in futures segment, what is your preference for trade? Indices like NIFTY, BANKNIFTY or individual stocks?

Please give reasons for the preference if possible.

 

[Trade_Artist]

Please vote/reply.

 

[praveen98]

Hi,
I prefer indices ...the reason is liquidity...
Regards,
praveen

 

[Horoscope]

Also, traders who trade in individual stocks, how do you choose stocks for intra-day?

 

[nitingosavi]

both !

I trade both. indices futures/options in heavy qty , stock fut/opt moderate or small qty, depends on particular stock.

I prefer all long / all short trades. no mixture !

sometimes gets punished cruelly !

 

[dealbig]

While choosing stocks for intraday prefer stocks with high liquidity, less volatility and stocks traded in higher volumes .

 

[The White Queen]

I prefer individual stocks. I think that out of habit. You can also find news releases on individual promotions. There are many individual shares. You can browse through a large list looking for something interesting.

 

[apegaonkar9]

Today I have taken position in nifty 1 lot. Already have 1 lot .
I think most of longs are taken out. This week it made difficult for both long and short position holdings .
I don't know by adding position was right?
Only Monday will be known what's stored for me.

Expert advice or opinion welcome.

 

[Raju Mukherjee]

Please vote/reply.

Indices are volatile but have great liquidity but low pay but stock are illiquid Compared to indices but can be rewarding but more risky

 

[Ananya Kumar]

When compared to index funds, individual stocks can provide higher returns for a savvy investor who understands how the stock market works. This is due to the fact that the investor can take on more risk in exchange for the potential for greater rewards from trading individual stocks.