Navigating a Range-Bound Market with Patience and Discipline

“Markets may dip, hope may flicker, but patience and discipline turn every setback into opportunity.”

Kaliamma

Good Morning, Everyone,

At 9:20 AM (IST), the market reminds us of a simple truth — nothing moves in a straight line.

The Nifty is down by 100 points, and while early leads from the Bihar state election counting bring a brief moment of hope, the broader mood across Asian markets remains cautious and negative.

The IT and Metal sectors continue to weigh on sentiment, dragging the index lower.
Meanwhile, PSEs and PSUs show a flicker of green — a reminder that even on difficult mornings, some segments stand firm.

After touching 26,000, Nifty is now pulling back nearly 1%, sliding toward the 25,750 zone, close to its 20-day moving average. Markets often behave like this when they are tired, uncertain, or simply catching their breath.

Right now, we are in a consolidation phase — a space where patience is rewarded and prediction is punished.


🔎 What Should Traders Do Today?

In a range-bound market, support and resistance are your closest allies:

Options Buyers:
Be extremely selective. Sideways movement can silently drain premiums long before expectations are fulfilled.

Equity & Futures Buyers:
Focus on stocks holding strong support zones. Trade with tight stop-losses. Protect your capital — the market will always offer another opportunity.

Sellers:
Avoid fresh shorts at the bottom. Allow prices to rise, test resistance, and only if rejection appears, consider your entry.


🌱 A Gentle Reminder for Today

Don’t try to predict the market — it owes us no clarity.
Follow what you see, not what you fear.
Be patient.
Take only the risks that align with your heart and your capital.

Even on pessimistic mornings, discipline transforms uncertainty into progress.

With regards,
Kaliamma

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