Trading tips and stock picks for October 14 2016

It was a deep cut in the previous trading session when the benchmark index Nifty went below the rock support of 8547 but the same remained unbroken on closing basis. It remains to be seen if the selling sustains in the next trading session to breach this level. The supports below 8547 are at 8324 and 8194, the prices of our key stocks will become attractive near these levels.

The day traders may go long if the Nifty trades above  8595 for a target of 8640. They may go short if it trades below 8556 to cover at 8532.

The short term traders may go short with stop loss at 8670.

The mid term investors may place bids for HDFC Bank at 1253.80 and 1230.65, Kotak Mahindra Bank at 762.15 and 743.30 and Zee at 521.95- all in small quantities.

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Trading tips and stock picks for October 13 2016

The immediate support is at 8608 and then at 8695 and 8651. The immediate resistance is at 8730 and then at 8752/8764 and 8810.

The day traders may go long in Nifty Future if the spot Nifty trades above 8730 to book profit when the spot Nifty is at 8760. They may go short if the spot Nifty trades below 8708 to cover their shorts in Nifty Futures when the spot Nifty is at 8680.

The short term traders may raise their stop loss to spot Nifty 8695.

The mid term investors may consider adding Asian paints at 1194.80 and 1182.05, Ambuja Cement at 252.75, HDFC Bank at 1280.70, Hindalco at 152.95, Indisind Bank at 1215.70 and Kotak Bank at 779.10- all in small quantities.

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Trading tips and stock picks for October 7 2016

The support of 8740 was breached in the previous session yet the next support of 8651 held, which implies that there isn't much cause for worry for the bulls.

The day traders may go long if the benchmark index, Nifty trades above 8730 for a target of 8780. On the flip side they may short the Nifty if it trades below 8720 to cover at 8675.

The short term traders may consider adding long positions in Nifty, in case of weakness and otherwise with strict stop loss at 8675.

The mid term investors may consider adding Ambuja at 245.35, ITC at 228.45 and Zee at 545.75 - all in small quantities.

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Trading tips and stock picks for October 6 2016

That the support of 8740 was not broken on closing basis bodes well for the market and therefore a fresh bout of an upmove may be expected in the session.  with immediate resistance being at 8780.

The day traders may go long in Nifty if the spot nifty trades above 8765 for a target of 8785. They may however short the index if it trades below the immediate intraday support of 8760 to cover at 8720.

The short term traders may add long positions in Nifty raising their trailing stop loss to 8675.

The mid term investors may consider adding Zee to their portfolio at 553.25.

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Trading tips and stock picks for October 5 2016

The bulls seem to be very much in action with the next important resistance being at 8810. The immediate support is at 8754 and then at 8642.

The day traders may go long if the Nifty trades above 8765 for a target of 8790. They may short the Nifty below 8750 to cover at 8720.

The short term traders may add longs with stop loss at 8642.

The mid term investors may consider placing bid for Ambuja Cement at 250.35 and ITC at 238.25.

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Trading tips and stock picks for October 4 2016

The immediate resistance for Nifty is at 8764 which if conquered will see it scale the next target of 8810. The new support is at 8627.

The day traders may go long if the spot Nifty trades above 8740 for a target of 8778. They may short the Nifty if the spot Nifty trades below 8730 to cover at 8706.

The short term traders may add long positions in Nifty if it becomes weak with stop loss at 8625.

The mid term investors may consider adding Ambuja Cement at 253.35 in small quantity.

Disclaimer: The writers of this column do not personally hold any stock or position in the F&O market and do not intend to benefit in any way by publishing this column. The final discretion is that of the reader and we disown any responsibility for any loss incurred by the reader.

Trading tips and stock picks for October 3 2016

The day traders may go long if the spot Nifty trades above 8620 for a target of 8645. The may short the Nifty if the benchmark index trades belwo 8590 to cover at 8565.

The short term traders may keep in mind that the immediate support for Nifty is at 8590 and then at 8547. If 8547 is breached on closing basis with good volumes then the next support is at 8324. On the upside, the immediate resistance is at 8620 and then at 8707, 8764 and 8810. They may keep these marks in mind and play accordingly. 

The mid term investors may consider buying Zee Entertainment at 527.45 in small quantity.

Disclaimer: The writers of this column do not personally hold any stock or position in the F&O market and do not intend to benefit in any way by publishing this column. The final discretion is that of the reader and we disown any responsibility for any loss incurred by the reader.