What is the approximate daily traded value of the big crude oil contract on MCX?

Rs. 2500 Crores Rs. 3000 Crores Rs. 8500 Crores Rs. 159 Litres

How many barrels constitute one lot of the big crude oil contract on MCX?

10 barrels 50 barrels 100 barrels 50,000 barrels

What is the tick size for the crude oil contracts on MCX?

Rs. 0.50 Rs. 1 Rs. 5 Rs. 10

What is the approximate margin requirement for carrying one lot of the big crude oil contract overnight?

4.5% 4.8% 9% 9.5%

When do new crude oil contracts typically expire after their introduction on MCX?

1 month later 3 months later 6 months later 12 months later

Which crude oil contract generally attracts the most liquidity on MCX?

The contract expiring next month The contract expiring in 3 months The contract expiring in 6 months The current month's contract

What is the lot size for the Crude Oil Mini contract on MCX?

10 barrels 50 barrels 100 barrels 50,000 barrels

What trading opportunity arises when the Crude Oil and Crude Oil Mini contracts trade at different prices?

Hedging Speculation Arbitrage Futures trading

What is the key principle to follow when executing an arbitrage trade between Crude Oil and Crude Oil Mini contracts?

Buy the contract with the higher price and sell the one with the lower price Buy both contracts simultaneously Sell both contracts simultaneously Buy the cheaper contract and sell the more expensive one

What is essential to ensure when executing an arbitrage trade to maximize profit potential?

Trade during volatile market conditions Trade similar contract values for both Crude Oil and Crude Oil Mini Wait for a significant price difference between the contracts Trade during off-peak hours