S2Ep104 | The Crowd Rebuilt The Record | 6.08 Lakh Naked Puts At The Cheapest Vol Of The Month, Max Pain Holds 24400 A Fourth Day, The Machine Rotates Fresh | 17th August Monday
Aug 17, 2026 · 8m
Summary
Tanmay Kulkarni analyzes Nifty's pre-expiry setup, highlighting record retail naked put selling and FII cash buying as volatility hits cycle lows. He identifies 24,300 as key support and 24,400 as the magnet, advising a buy-on-dips strategy with a stop loss at 24,250. The episode also covers global cues, including rising Japanese yields and gold's record high, while warning traders to exit intraday straddles immediately if volatility spikes.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs
Sponsor: Wealthfront Cash Account
Market Opening and Retail Put Records
Naked Puts and Volatility Context
Friday Nifty Close and Price Range
Friday Grading and Cash Hop Analysis
Pro Positioning: Long Volatility Loop
Volatility Arc and Straddle Decay
FII and DII Buying Activity
FII Hedging and Retail Trapped Positions
Option Chain Magnet and Support Levels
Resistance Levels and PCR Analysis
Rebalance Day and All-Cap Strategy
Global Markets and Japanese Yields
Trading Plan: Buy on Dips Strategy
Intraday Straddle Risk Warning
Episode Outro and Subscription CTA
Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs (Repeat)
Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs (End)
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