Research Terminology
Plain-English definitions of terms used in withSahib research notes.
Entry Zone
The price range within which a position can be initiated. Not a single price — a zone that accounts for execution variance.
Stop Loss (SL)
The price at which a trade is closed to limit losses. Defined before entry. Non-negotiable once set.
Target 1 / T1
The first profit-taking level. Conservative — typically 40–50% of the expected move.
Target 2 / T2
The extended profit target. For positions that develop strongly.
R:R (Risk-to-Reward)
Ratio of potential loss to potential gain. A 1:2 R:R means risking ₹1 to make ₹2. Minimum 1:2 on all withSahib recommendations.
Open Interest (OI)
Total number of outstanding derivative contracts. Rising OI with rising price = bullish confirmation.
PCR (Put-Call Ratio)
Ratio of put open interest to call open interest. Above 1.0 = more puts = bearish sentiment.
IV Rank
Implied Volatility Rank. Measures current IV vs. 52-week range. High IV rank = expensive options.
EMA
Exponential Moving Average. Gives more weight to recent prices. 20 EMA used for short-term, 50 EMA for medium-term trend.
Support
A price level where buying interest is expected to emerge. A floor.
Resistance
A price level where selling pressure is expected. A ceiling.
Breakout
When price moves above resistance on high volume. Confirms strength.
Expiry Day
The day F&O contracts expire (weekly for index options, monthly for stock options).
FII / DII
Foreign / Domestic Institutional Investors. Their net buying/selling is tracked for market direction.
Wyckoff Accumulation
A price pattern indicating institutional buying before a markup phase.
Terms and definitions are used consistently across all withSahib research reports published under SEBI RA registration INH000026266. If a term in a report is unclear, email connect@withsahib.com
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