Your Guide To FII Positions For Dec. 5 Trade

On December 5, 2024, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) played a significant role in the Indian equity market. They made notable purchases in different segments, focusing on index futures and options while offloading positions in stock futures and options.

FIIs Trading Activity Overview

FIIs bought index futures amounting to Rs 1,099 crore and invested Rs 4,734 crore in index options. In contrast, they sold stock options worth Rs 1,428 crore and stock futures worth Rs 4,318 crore, indicating a mixed strategy in their trading approach.

FIIs In Cash Market

In the cash market, foreign investors continued their buying spree for the second consecutive session, accumulating stocks worth Rs 1,797.6 crore. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) showed a contrasting trend by selling shares worth Rs 900.62 crore, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange. The previous months saw significant selling by FPIs, with a net outflow of Rs 45,974.1 crore in November and a higher outflow of Rs 1.14 lakh crore in October. Year-to-date in 2024, FPIs have net sold equities valued at Rs 2,918 crore.

FIIs In Futures And Options

As the expiry date approaches on December 24, the open interest in Nifty futures has decreased for FIIs. Their long-to-short ratio in index futures stands at 38% to 62%, reflecting their cautious stance. The aggregate value of Nifty 50 futures open interest diminished by Rs 190 crore from the prior day, settling at Rs 28,371 crore.

F&O Cues

The Nifty November futures exhibited a slight increase of 0.07%, reaching 24,563, with an open interest rise of 0.01%. The open interest distribution for the December 5 expiry series revealed that the most activity centered around the 25,000 call strikes, while the maximum open interest was observed in the 23,500 put strikes.

Long-Short Ratio Analysis

The overall long-short ratio for foreign investors dipped to 1.42 from the previous session’s 1.45. This shift indicates a slight reduction in their long positions relative to short positions, suggesting a change in market sentiment.

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