r/DalalStreetTalks

I've been tracking FII flow data pretty closely, and the last few days' selling figures are some of the highest we've seen in three months. Yet, Nifty seems to be shrugging it off, even ending green on some of these days. It's making me wonder if domestic flows are just that strong, or if there's something else at play that I'm not factoring in. What am I missing here?

Spent a lot of time reviewing my own F&O trades, and a pattern I couldn't ignore: most of my worst losses weren't bad setups. They were bad reactions.

The stuff that actually wrecked my account:

• Revenge trading after a red morning - doubling size to "get it back," no setup, pure emotion
• Oversizing when I was overconfident after a couple of wins
• Chasing entries I'd specifically told myself to skip
• Breaking my own rules the moment the P&L turned against me

The strategy was rarely the problem. My behavior after a loss was. And the frustrating part is this pattern is basically invisible while you're in it - you only see it clearly weeks later, reviewing the damage.

Curious how common this is here, especially among option buyers where the losses come fast:

• Do you actually track your emotional patterns, or just your P&L?
• What's the one behavioral leak that's cost you the most?
• Has anything actually helped you break the loop - journaling, rules, position limits, taking a break after a loss?

Genuinely want to hear how people here handle the psychology side, because I think it's underrated compared to how much everyone obsesses over strategy.

We will only take 10% of the profits you make

So I been day trading since 3 months now and I want to connect to more fellow day traders if anyone interested please let get connected so that we can learn and grow together

The news today about the government seeking fresh bids for IDBI Bank and aiming for an FY27 closure, targeting a massive 50,000-55,000 crore, really caught my eye. This isn't just another headline; it's a strong signal of intent after years of discussions around its divestment. If they manage to pull this off successfully, it could be a significant precedent for unlocking value in other public sector banks and for the government's disinvestment pipeline. I think it shows a renewed confidence in the banking sector's valuations. What are your thoughts on this long-pending saga finally getting such a serious timeline and valuation?

Around late June, I was tracking AUBANK. The chart looked pretty stable, holding its support levels well, and my technicals suggested it was consolidating, possibly for an upward move. I had a small position already and felt comfortable. I faintly recall seeing some headlines about bank officials being questioned, but I brushed it off, thinking it was generic market noise, not something directly impacting my stock, and focused purely on the charts.

Then, on June 30th, the bomb dropped. News came out about the CBI arresting AUBANK officials linked to a fund-misappropriation case. The stock plummeted, erasing a good chunk of my capital instantly. My technical analysis, which I had put so much faith in, became completely irrelevant in the face of such strong negative news.

My specific mistake was a severe case of confirmation bias and outright ignoring news. I was so fixated on my technical setup that I dismissed genuine warning signs in the news, actively looking for reasons to stay invested rather than acknowledging the risk. I saw the words "bank officials arrested" and my mind just filtered it out.

Now, before taking any new position or even holding an existing one, I always do a quick scan of the latest company-specific news. A quick search of the ticker and reading brief summaries takes only a minute but can save me from devastating surprises.

Anyone else been caught off guard by news despite seeing early signals?

I'm looking for a serious long-term business partner to build a wealth management and financial advisory company in India.

Seeking someone interested in:

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Not looking for quick money or side projects. If you're committed to building a professional financial services business, feel free to DM me.

Let's connect and discuss further.

I've been watching the IT sector closely, especially after a few tough quarters for many companies regarding growth and margins. Today, we're seeing some decent green across the board, which is good to see on the surface. But honestly, it almost feels a bit disconnected from the underlying narrative. Is this fresh conviction coming into the sector, or just some short covering after the recent downtrend? Anyone else watching this and wondering?

genuinely asking. my options strategy backtests great but live is always worse and i cant figure out why. assumed my strategy was decaying but ive tweaked it a dozen times and the gap stays.

is this just normal or am i missing something obvious. what actually causes the backtest to live gap for options.

Today’s news about the alleged Apple data leak, reportedly exposing iPhone 18 Pro details and involving Tata firms, really caught my eye, and you could see the impact on TCS and Tata Elxsi. This isn't just about a missed earnings target; it's a serious security and reputational matter, especially when handling confidential client data for a global giant like Apple. For companies relying heavily on such high-profile client engagements, this sort of incident can shake supplier confidence and potentially impact future project allocations. I’m personally watching to see if this turns out to be a short-term blip or something with longer-lasting implications for their tech services segment. What do you folks think?

The news about the PFC and REC merger scheme getting board approval came out today, creating an entity with a massive loan book over ₹11 lakh crore. On paper, it sounds like a big consolidation move, potentially leading to synergies and market dominance. However, the stock didn't really cheer this development; in fact, there was a noticeable bearish undertone. I wonder if investors are perhaps cautious about the integration complexities of such large PSUs, or maybe anticipating some near-term challenges before the long-term benefits kick in. For anyone holding other large PSU financial stocks, this kind of subdued reaction to a major strategic move is definitely something to observe closely. What's your take on this move?

Whether it was FOMO, panic selling, overconfidence, or something else. What mistake taught you the most about investing?

I have a strategy that takes 18 - 25 trades in a day. It's an option buying strategy and I plan to scale it upto max 40 lots. For now obviously I start with less number of lots.

What is the best broker I can use for such a strategy? I use Dhan for my other strategy but that is an options selling and day trading strategy.

The options I have found is Shoonya, Fyers and Dhan (A separate account to avoid API issues). Any better options with reliable and fast order placements?

I understand the free brokerage platforms but is the order placement reliable? I don't want to save money on brokerage and lose more money to slippages.

Markets closed tomorrow for Muharram. Nifty finally crawls back over 24k, FIIs are selling like they lost the password to India, crude is falling off a cliff…and then boom. Holiday.

So what’s the plan for June 26, fellow degenerates?

• Touching grass (optional, risky).
• Opening Zerodha 14 times even though you know it’s closed.
• Doomscrolling old P&L screenshots and whispering “next week is my week.”
• Reading analyst reports like fan fiction.
• Sitting still and letting the regret wash over you.

I’m personally going to cosplay as a long-term investor for exactly one (1) day and not look at a single chart. Might even uninstall TradingView. Temporarily. For character development.

Drop your plans. The market can’t hurt us tomorrow. Probably.

Also, RIP to everyone who was planning to panic sell — divine intervention said “log off.”

So obviously im not asking for financial advice online on reddit but i wanted to know what is overall perception of people here is? I already have some exposure to indian markets but i realised even this so called fastest growing economies market cant outperform sp500. is it a good time to enter US markets . For past year i have been thinking it cant be this high this is a bubble it will burst stocks are overvalued but most companies are actually creating value and are innovative with future plans which is genrally not seen in indian companies and even south korean market.

I'm planning to start putting some money into the S&P 500 to get some US exposure, and maybe look into specific sectors later once I get the hang of it. Also using IndMoney is there any downside to conversion or any hidden charges.

Before someone sees my profile and says that i shouldnt start doing it because im a student and wont be able to commit enough monthly amount. i have a steady income source that i have been putting in large cap and mutual fund basically playing very safe and i got decent returns. plus my dad gives me decent amount which he explicity asks to invest just so i have a good habit.