Plain-English definitions of terms used in withSahib research notes.
The price range within which a position can be initiated. Not a single price — a zone that accounts for execution variance.
The price at which a trade is closed to limit losses. Defined before entry. Non-negotiable once set.
The first profit-taking level. Conservative — typically 40–50% of the expected move.
The extended profit target. For positions that develop strongly.
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.
Total number of outstanding derivative contracts. Rising OI with rising price = bullish confirmation.
Ratio of put open interest to call open interest. Above 1.0 = more puts = bearish sentiment.
Implied Volatility Rank. Measures current IV vs. 52-week range. High IV rank = expensive options.
Exponential Moving Average. Gives more weight to recent prices. 20 EMA used for short-term, 50 EMA for medium-term trend.
A price level where buying interest is expected to emerge. A floor.
A price level where selling pressure is expected. A ceiling.
When price moves above resistance on high volume. Confirms strength.
The day F&O contracts expire (weekly for index options, monthly for stock options).
Foreign / Domestic Institutional Investors. Their net buying/selling is tracked for market direction.
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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