What Rollover Data Tells You Before Expiry
Futures Rollover Data is something every serious Indian trader and investor should understand clearly. Part of our Futures Trading: The Complete Guide series.
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Pillar Series
Rollover data shows how much open interest is shifting from the expiring futures contract into the next series — a useful gauge of trader conviction heading into expiry.
High Rollover, Same Direction
When a large share of positions roll over while price holds its trend, it suggests traders expect that trend to continue into the next series.
Low Rollover or Direction Change
Lower-than-average rollover, or rollover accompanied by a shift in cost-of-carry, can hint at reduced conviction or a potential change in sentiment heading into the new series.
Using Rollover Alongside Price
Rollover data works best as confirmation alongside price and open interest trends — not as a standalone signal to trade on its own.
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