Stoxmonk Blog
F&O trading insights — behavior, tax, and real edge.
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Why Every F&O Trader Needs a Trading Journal
Memory is an unreliable record of your own trading — a journal is the only way to see your actual patterns instead of the story you tell yourself.
Bank Nifty Expiry Day P&L — What the Data Shows
A look at how retail P&L on Bank Nifty expiry days actually compares to non-expiry trading days.
Why You Hold Losing Trades Too Long
Holding losers longer than winners is one of the most common — and most measurable — behavioral leaks in retail trade data.
Position Sizing for F&O Traders After SEBI Margin Rules
Higher margin requirements change the math on how much you can safely risk per trade — here's how to rebuild your position sizing rules.
Your Win Rate is Lying to You — Know Your Real Edge
A high win rate feels good but doesn't mean profitability — here's why expectancy is the number that actually matters.
New SEBI F&O Rules 2026 — What Changes for Retail
A summary of the latest SEBI derivatives-market rule changes and what they actually mean for individual retail F&O traders.
Why Most Traders Should Avoid Expiry Day Trading
Expiry day trading looks cheap and exciting because of low option premiums — that's also exactly why it's so easy to lose money fast.
