Editorial Policy
OptionsGyan exists to make options education accurate, clear and genuinely useful for Indian traders. This policy explains how our content is created, reviewed, sourced and maintained, so you can judge how much to trust what you read here.
Our editorial principles
- Accuracy first. Every definition, formula and worked example is checked against standard options theory and Indian market conventions before publication. Where a figure is illustrative rather than live, we say so explicitly.
- Education, not advice. We never publish buy/sell recommendations, tips or "sure-shot calls". Our goal is to help you understand risk, not to direct your trades.
- Independence. Our content is not influenced by brokers, product issuers or advertisers. We do not accept payment to promote any specific broker, platform or trade.
- Clarity over jargon. Concepts are explained in plain English first, with the technical detail layered on top — an "answer-first" structure so the core idea is always up front.
- Show the working. Examples use transparent numbers so you can reproduce them yourself in our calculators. We would rather over-explain than leave a gap.
How content is created
Each page is written to a consistent template: a one-line answer, a plain-English explanation, a detailed breakdown in self-contained sections, a formula where relevant, a Nifty-based worked example, practical trading impact, common mistakes, and a set of frequently asked questions. Diagrams — payoff charts and Greek curves — are generated from a transparent model, not stock images (see our Methodology).
Review and accuracy checks
Before a page is published, its facts, formulas and example calculations are reviewed for correctness and internal consistency. Payoff and Greek diagrams are produced programmatically from the same maths described in the text, which means the picture and the words cannot disagree. Where market specifications (lot sizes, expiry days, contract details) are involved, we direct readers to the exchange because these are revised periodically.
Sources
We rely on primary and authoritative sources: the NSE and BSE for contract and market data, SEBI for the regulatory framework, the RBI for monetary policy, and established educational references. A consolidated list is on our Sources & References page.
Freshness and updates
Every substantive content page carries a "last updated" date. We review and refresh content when market conventions change, when we identify an error, or when a topic can be explained better. Options theory itself is stable, but the Indian market's contract specifications and product offerings evolve, so we flag anything time-sensitive and point to the exchange for the current position.
Corrections policy
We take accuracy seriously. If you spot an error — a wrong formula, an outdated specification, a misleading example — please tell us via our Contact page. Verified errors are corrected promptly, and the page's "last updated" date is refreshed to reflect the change.
Independence and conflicts
OptionsGyan is an independent educational project. It is not a broker, not a SEBI-registered investment adviser or research analyst, and not affiliated with any product issuer. Should we ever display advertising in future, it will be clearly distinguished from editorial content and will not influence what we teach.
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