Are the straddles the same as strangles and can we also use these strangles for directionless markets?

How do I use straddles to play markets that are largely directionless in nature?

Is it also possible to use covered put when we are moderately bearish on the dollar and expect it to moderately weaken vis a vis the rupee? What would be the payoffs in this case?

Are there some basic rules that we can follow to ensure we do not panic in markets?

Can a borrower pledge more securities in the same loan against securities/shares (LAS)? How long does it take?

What happens to a borrower’s dividends and bonuses after he/she pledges his/her shares in a loan against securities (LAS)?

What is the reason the Markets are falling every successive day for the last 2 weeks?

I plan to buy gold jewellery for Dhanteras. Are there any points I must keep in mind while buying the same?

Is it a good time to write strangles when the markets are volatile?

How is writing strangles different from writing straddles? What are the profit / loss on them?

What are Weighted Moving averages in technical analysis? Is it the same as moving averages?