How to paper trade NIFTY options
Practise trading NIFTY 50 options and futures with live prices and virtual money. Lot size, expiries and how to place a trade.
NIFTY 50 is India's benchmark index and the most traded options market in the country. Practise NIFTY options and futures with live NSE prices and virtual money on Nifty Paper Trade.
Key facts
- Lot size: 75 (one lot = 75 units)
- Expiries: weekly and monthly
- Great for: learning options because it's liquid, with tight prices at most strikes
How to trade NIFTY
- Open the Terminal — NIFTY loads by default.
- Open the Option Chain, pick an expiry and a strike.
- Buy a call (bullish) or put (bearish), or trade the future.
- Confirm and manage in Positions.
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FAQ
What is the NIFTY lot size?
75 units per lot.
When does NIFTY expire?
It has weekly and monthly expiries — pick from the expiry pills in the option chain.
Is NIFTY good for beginners?
Yes — it's highly liquid with tight pricing, making it the best index to learn options on.