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Institution Option Trading Part-3

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PCR means Put-Call Ratio
It compares how many Put options are traded versus Call options.
Simple formula: Put Volume ÷ Call Volume.
This helps understand market mood.
Institutions use options heavily
Big players like banks, hedge funds, mutual funds often use options for hedging and positioning.
So PCR can give clues about what smart money may be doing.
Shows fear vs confidence
High PCR = More puts than calls = Fear, protection, bearish mood.
Low PCR = More calls than puts = Confidence, bullish mood.

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