Should I Buy CE or Wait?
CE buy decision checklist — OI, PCR, trend, theta before buying Nifty calls.
Quick Answer
Buy CE when **trend + OI confirm** break of call wall. **Wait** at call writing resistance, extreme theta afternoon, or crowded bullish PCR without follow-through.
Checklist
- Above opening range?
- Call wall broken with volume?
- IV not session high?
- Time left on expiry day?
- ATM signal bullish?
Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I act on this answer alone?
- Use it as immediate context, then confirm on the live option chain and OI tools before sizing a trade.
Key Takeaways
- Buy with break, not hope at resistance.
- Afternoon theta argues for wait.
- Retest beats chase.
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