1.
"Options Trading: QuickStart Guide" by ClydeBank Finance: A
beginner-friendly book that explains options trading concepts in a
straightforward manner.
2. "A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online" by Toni Turner: A
good starting point for those interested in day trading, including
trading options.
3. "Trading Options for Dummies" by Joe Duarte: A beginner-
friendly introduction to options trading, part of the "For Dummies"
series.
4. "Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives" by John C. Hull: A
comprehensive textbook covering the fundamentals of derivatives
trading, including options and futures.
5. "The Complete Guide to Option Selling" by James Cordier and
Michael Gross: Focuses on option selling strategies, which can be an
alternative approach to options trading.
6. "Options Trading: The Bible of Options Strategies" by Guy
Cohen: Discusses various options trading strategies, from basic to
advanced, and explains them in detail.
7. "The Market Whisperer: A New Approach to Stock Trading"
by Meir Barak: While it primarily focuses on stock trading, it offers
valuable insights into trading psychology and risk management,
which are applicable to options trading as well.
8. "One Good Trade: Inside the Highly Competitive World of
Proprietary Trading" by Mike Bellafiore: Offers insights into the
world of professional trading and helps you understand the mindset
of successful traders.
9. "Option Volatility and Pricing" by Sheldon Natenberg: A classic
book that delves deep into option pricing and volatility, suitable for
those seeking an in-depth understanding.
10. "How We Trade Options" by Najarian Brothers: Provides
insights into the trading strategies of experienced options traders,
Jon and Pete Najarian.
SECTORS IN THE STOCK MARKET
Internationally
1. Healthcare Sector
Pharmaceutical producers
Medical devices
Healthcare service providers
Biotech stocks
Insurance companies
2. Materials Sector
Construction materials, chemicals, paper, and glass
Companies specializing in making paper and forest products
Metals and mining companies
3. Real Estate Sector
The real estate sector includes companies that develop or
manage real estate property. This sector also includes real
estate investment trusts (REITS), which are companies that
purchase multiple income-producing assets, such as
office buildings and hotels.
4. Consumer Staples Sector
The consumer staples sector includes companies involved in
food, beverage, and tobacco, as well as producers of
household goods and personal products. Since these are
goods and services that consumers need, regardless of their
current financial condition, consumer staples are considered
to be a defensive sector (i.e., recession-proof industries).
5. Consumer Discretionary Sector
Retail
E-commerce
Hotel
Luxury goods
Leisure and travel industries
6. Utilities Sector
The utilities sector includes companies that provide customers
with utility services, such as water, electric, and gas. Since
utilities are considered to be essentials for daily living, the
utilities sector is also generally seen as a defensive sector.
7. Energy Sector
The energy sector comprises businesses involved in the
exploration, production, refining, and sale of energy
resources, including oil and natural gas, as well as
companies that service these industries.
8. Industrials Sector
Industrial machinery construction and engineering
Aerospace and defense
Electrical equipment
9. Consumer Services Sector
Wireless telecom networks
Media and entertainment companies: older radio and
television companies
Newer interactive media and internet companies
10. Financials Sector
Investment banks
Commercial banks
Insurance companies
Financial service providers
Asset management companies
Financial brokers
11. Technology Sector
The technology sector includes multiple sub-sectors and
industries, from semi-conductor producers to software and
hardware providers, as well as internet stocks and cloud
computing.
INDIA
As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the Indian
stock market is divided into different sectors, and there are many
top-performing companies within each sector. The number of
sectors can vary depending on how they are categorized, but the
major sectors typically include:
Listed NIFTY 50 companies in Increasing Market Cap order
1. Information Technology
1. TECH MAHINDRA
2. LTI MINDTREE
3. WIPRO
4. HCL Technologies
5. INFOSYS
6. TCS
2. Banking and Financial Services
11. INDUSIND BANK
12. BAJAJ FINSERV
13. AXIS BANK
14. KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
15. BAJAJ FINANCE
16. SBI
17. ICICI BANK
18. HDFC BANK
3. Automobile
19. HERO MOTOCORP
20. EICHER MOTORS
21. BAJAJ AUTO
22. MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA (M&M)
23. TATA MOTORS
24. MARUTI SUZUKI
4. Energy
29. Power
a. POWER GRID
b. NTPC
25. Oil and Gas
a. BPCL
b. INDIAN OIL CORP.
c. ONGC
d. RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
5. Consumer Goods
30. TITAN (RETAIL)
31. FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
a. TATA CONSUMERS
b. NESTLE
c. ITC
d. HINDUSTAN UNILEVER
6. Metals and Mining
32. HINDALCO (ALUMINIUM)
33. TATA STEEL
34. COAL INDIA
35. JSW STEEL
7. Infrastructure
36. ADANI ENTERPRISES
37. L&T
38. Cement
a. ULTRA TECH CEMENT
39. Real Estate
a. ADANI ENTERPRISES
b. L&T
8. Healthcare
40. APOLLO HOSPITALS
41. SBI LIFE INSURANCE
42. HDFC LIFE INSURANCE
43. Pharmaceuticals
a. Dr Reddy’s Lab
b. CIPLA
c. DIVIS Laboratories
d. Sun Pharma
9. Telecommunications
44. BHARTI AIRTEL
10.Power
45. POWER GRID
46. NTPC
11.Chemicals
47. UPL
12.OTHER SECTORS AND COMPANIES
48. ADANI PORT & SEZ - (SHIPPING SECTOR)
49. ASIAN PAINTS (BUILDING MATERIAL)
50. GRASIM (TEXTILE)
