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Technology has changed the way traders approach markets, especially in an environment shaped by rapid price swings, shifting macro trends, and growing derivatives participation. As exposure becomes more complex, many traders now actively search for structured, reliable, and easy to understand risk management tools in India, to support better market awareness. Hedged.in is built with…

Hedge funds in India have seen rapid growth as investors explore structured, risk managed approaches during uncertain market cycles. With increasing awareness of diversification techniques and volatility protection, more individuals are trying to understand what hedge funds are, how they work, and which funds operate in the regulated Indian ecosystem. In India, hedge funds function…

Financial markets move through cycles, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year where global policy decisions, inflation trends, and shifting capital flows may influence how portfolios behave. Higher interest rates across major economies, evolving geopolitical risks, and changing investor sentiment have increased the focus on how to hedge your portfolio in a responsible…

Options trading has become one of the most active segments in India’s financial markets. With growing retail participation, traders are seeking fast, reliable, and easy-to-use option trading apps that help them analyze data, manage risk, and execute trades efficiently. Technology has made it possible for investors to trade derivatives anytime, anywhere. The right app can…

In today’s unpredictable markets, every investor faces the same question: how do you protect your gains without limiting future opportunities?That’s where a well-designed Options Hedging Strategy comes in. Hedging is no longer a concept reserved for institutions, thanks to advanced tools and online platforms, retail investors can now manage volatility with confidence. As India’s markets…

In 2025, volatility remains ever-present. The global markets have been buffeted by macro surprises, interest rate reversals, and geopolitical flashpoints. For instance, gold crossed the $4,000 per ounce mark in 2025, a sign that investors are seeking safe havens amid uncertainty. Meanwhile, in India, the India VIX recently dipped to single digits as low as…

Introduction   Global markets are in flux. Geopolitical tensions, an aggressive U.S. rate‑hiking cycle and a slowdown in China have dampened growth expectations and pushed effective global tariff rates to the highest levels since the Great Depression. The International Monetary Fund expects global trade growth to slow to just 1.7 % in 2025. Yet, in the…

Introduction  Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide. Companies across the US and China pour billions into AI hardware and research, and global AI investment has grown at ~24 % CAGR since 2019. India’s story, however, is unique: the country is in the early stages of an AI boom, yet the pace of adoption rivals…

Introduction: Fear vs. Opportunity in the Indian Market  It is human nature to fear losses more than we value gains. During market crashes, loss aversion causes many investors to sell, locking in losses and missing out on subsequent recoveries. Warren Buffett’s advice to “be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful”…

Introduction  India’s fintech space is gearing up for its biggest market event since Paytm’s debut, PhonePe is planning a $1.5 billion IPO that could value the company at $15 billion. With over 600 million users and a 50% share of UPI transactions, PhonePe has become synonymous with digital payments in India. But beyond the headline…