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What is Rollover, how to analyze, how to use it in F&O expiry — complete Hindi guide.
Published by The Retail Trader · AUG 15, 2026 · Features
What is Rollover, how to analyze, how to use it in F&O expiry — complete Hindi guide.
Rollover means shifting the existing F&O position to the next expiry. When the current month's contract is about to expire, traders transfer their positions to the next month's contract.
Keep these four points in mind:
• High rollover + Price up — Bullish continuation
• High rollover + Price down — Bearish continuation
• Low rollover + Price up — Rally weak, profit booking
• Low rollover + Price down — Selling exhausted, reversal
Rollover Percentage:
• > 75% — High — positions continuing
• 60-75% — Normal
• 45-60% — Low — positions closing
• < 45% — Very low — significant unwinding
Strategy 1: Trend Continuation:
• Rising market + High rollover (>70%) → Bullish, hold longs
• Falling market + High rollover → Bearish, hold shorts
Strategy 2: Reversal Signal:
• Falling market + Low rollover (<50%) → Reversal possible
• Rising market + Low rollover → Weakness signal
Strategy 3: Rollover Cost Analysis:
• High rollover cost → Market expects volatility (events coming)
• Low rollover cost → Stability expected
Keep these four points in mind:
• Check rollover % — High or low?
• Check price direction — Up or down?
• Check rollover cost — Expensive or cheap?
• Combine signals — Strongest when multiple agree
Keep these points in mind:
• 📌 ROLLOVER QUICK REFERENCE
• LEVELS:
• 📊 > 75% = High (positions continuing)
• 📊 60-75% = Normal
• 📊 45-60% = Low (positions closing)
• 📊 < 45% = Very low (unwinding)
• SIGNALS:
• ✅ Rising market + High rollover = Bullish continuation
• ✅ Falling market + Low rollover = Reversal possible
• ✅ High rollover cost = Event risk expected
• ✅ Low rollover cost = Stability expected
• ANALYSIS:
• 📊 Rollover % = Next month OI / Total OI × 100
• 📊 Rollover cost = Next month premium - Current premium
• 📊 Combine with price action for strongest signals
Keep these four points in mind:
• How Does F&O Expiry Work?
• How to Read an Option Chain?
• Open Interest Analysis
• What Are Option Greeks?
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