Scalping Strategy Deployment Guide

Strategy Type Ideal Market Segment Best Time Why It Works
Single Position Trending Cash / F&O 9:20 – 10:30 AM Captures clean breakout/breakdown moves in opening volatility.
Fixed Target (Multiple) Sideways / Mild Trend F&O 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Locks gains from flat moves during low-volatility hours.
Average Target (Multiple) Mean-Reverting F&O / MCX 12:30 – 2:30 PM Smart averaging and exit on price retracement.
Entry-wise Target Choppy / Volatile F&O / Index Options 2:00 PM onward Independent exits make it perfect for spike recovery.
Entry-wise SL News / Events / Breakout Failures Options / MCX Event-based Limits damage per entry, triggers new ones post SL hit.

Strike Selection Methods

Direct Strike Depth

Ideal for clear bullish/bearish trend days.

Premium Range

Best when targeting time decay in sideways markets.

Straddle % Width

Perfect for Iron Fly or balanced Strangle setups.

ATM % Offset

Great for neutral setups, reduces noise exposure.

Exit Rule Configurations

  • Futures-Based Target/SL - Ideal for directional strategies.

  • Premium Addition/Subtraction - Use for premium decay setups.

  • Leg-wise Exit - Best for volatile days with fast leg movement.

  • Time-Based Auto Exit - Closes strategy at a fixed time (e.g., 3:15 PM).

Pro Tips for Maximum Profitability

  • Use Entry-wise SL on high-volatility or event days to reduce risk
  • Enable Step-Up lots after 2 entries only to manage capital exposure wisely
  • Always Paper Test complex multi-leg strategies before going live
  • Keep PnL Controls enabled during macro news or expiry days
  • Use Cycle Repeat only when market is calm and range-bound

Monday

Single Position for opening range breakout/gap trades

Tuesday

Average Target strategy for mean reversion setups

Wednesday

Fixed Target or Entry-wise Target during expiry buildup

Thrusday

Entry-wise SL or Target (weekly expiry volatility)

Friday

Quick scalps with Single or Average Target