SMTA Institute

Professional Prop Trading Training Program

The Professional Prop Trading Training Program is designed for individuals who want a clear understanding of the stock market along with real market experience. It focuses not only on learning concepts but also on applying them in live trading conditions with discipline and proper decision-making.

Real market learning focus
Structured training approach
Practical market exposure
Discipline and decision making

Program Overview

Course Introduction

This program follows a structured approach where learners start from the basics and gradually move towards advanced trading. Each stage is planned in a way that reduces confusion and builds confidence over time. Instead of only theoretical knowledge, the focus is on practical exposure so that learners can understand how the market behaves in real situations.

The course covers everything required for trading, including technical analysis, futures and options, and strategy-based setups such as spreads, hedging, and structured option positions. It also includes hands-on practice on professional tools like Omnesys (ODIN), option chain platforms, and Greeks-based analysis systems. In addition, learners are trained in risk management, trading psychology, and capital handling.

Overall, the program is designed to take a learner from basic knowledge to a level where they can understand broker-level trading flow, execute trades with clarity, and follow a disciplined trading process in the live market.

Structured Learning

Learning Modules

1. Market Basics

Understand how the stock market works, order types, and trading structure.

2. Technical Analysis

Learn chart reading, trend identification, price action, and trade planning.

3. Futures & Options

Clear understanding of derivatives with practical examples from the live market.

4. Fundamentals

Basic company analysis and its role in decision making.

5. Option Chain & Greeks

Understand delta, theta, gamma, and vega with real market usage.

6. Trading Strategies

Learn structured setups such as spreads, hedging, and risk-based strategies.

7. Algo Basics

Introduction to logic-based trading with focused sessions.

8. Software & Tools

Hands-on practice on professional trading platforms and tools, including:

● Omnesys (ODIN) trading terminal
● Option chain analysis tools
● Greeks calculation tools
● Charting platforms for technical analysis

9. NISM Certification Support

Preparation support for certification to strengthen knowledge and credibility.

10. Trading Psychology

Focus on discipline, emotional control, and consistent decision making.

SMTA Training Structure

Course Modules

Structured learning designed for real market understanding

Module 1

Market structure

1. Introduction to Financial Markets

Definition and purpose of financial markets
Role of stock markets in the economy
Key differences between trading and investing

2. Structure of the Indian Stock Market

Overview of Indian exchanges (NSE & BSE)
Market segments: Equity, Derivatives, Commodities (brief introduction)
Understanding market indices (Nifty 50, Bank Nifty)

3. Market Participants

Retail participants
Institutional participants (FIIs, DIIs)
Market intermediaries (brokers, clearing corporations)

4. Types of Trading Styles

Intraday trading
Swing trading
Positional trading
Scalping (brief overview)

5. Introduction to Derivatives (Futures & Options)

Concept of derivatives and their purpose
Overview of Futures contracts
Overview of Options contracts
Understanding Call and Put options

6. Contract Specifications

Lot size and its significance
Expiry cycles (weekly and monthly)
Basic understanding of contract terms

7. Order Types and Executi

Market orders vs Limit orders
Stop Loss orders and their importance
Basic order execution process

8. Trading Platform Overview

Introduction to trading interface
Placing and managing orders
Monitoring positions and P&L

9. Key Market Terminologies

Volume
Volatility
Liquidity
Bid-Ask spread (basic understanding)

10. Foundational Principles for Beginners

Importance of capital preservation
Risk awareness at the initial stage
Introduction to disciplined trading approach

Module 2

Future and option

1. Introduction to derivative

what is derivative market
what is future and option
difference between cash and derivative

2. Understanding the Future contract

why future contracts introduce
Future contracts lot size, Expiry date
how much margins needed to buy and sell future contracts
mtm (mark-to-market)

3.understanding option contracts

why option contracts introduce
what is weekly and monthly option contracts
Option contracts lot size, Expiry date
difference between weekly option and monthly option

4.option pricing basics

intrensic value
premiums
how the options prices move by an underlying assets price

5. Moneyness in option

6.option greek

what is greeks
how much important it is for trading options
Delta
theta
vega
gamma
rho

7.option chain analysis

What is option chain
how it is usefull to trade expiry
how it useful to identify support and resistence level
differce between option writing and option buying

8.types of option stretgies

long straddle
short straddle
bull spread
bear spread
iron condor
butterfly
Ratio
calender
diagonal
protective put
protective call
delta hedging

9.Risk management in future and option

Concept of leverage
Risk involved in futures vs options
Importance of position sizing
Position sizing with the capital

10.How to hedge Future and option

options with options
cash with options
future with future
cash with future

11. Expiry and settlement

Weekly vs Monthly expiry
Expiry day behavior (volatility impact)
Basic settlement process

Module 3

Trading stretgies of prop traders for managing big capital

spreads

The spread in trading is essentially the difference between two prices and rates

bull Spread

A bull spread is a trading strategy used by investors who anticipate a rise in the price of an Stocks and index. It involves buying a call option with a lower strike price and simultaneously selling a call option with a higher strike price.

bear Spread

A bear spread is a trading strategy used by investors who anticipate a decline in the price of an stocks and index. It involves buying a put option with a higher strike price and selling a put option with a lower strike price.

Advanced Strategies Used by Prop Traders

1. Iron Condor (MOST USED for big capital)

Sell OTM Call

Buy higher OTM Call

Sell OTM Put

Buy lower OTM Put

Example (NIFTY @ 26000)

Sell 26,200 CE

Buy 26,350 CE

Sell 25,800 PE

Buy 25,650 PE

Why firms love it
Fixed max loss
Lower margin
Works best in range-bound markets
Typical returns
0.3%–0.7% per day on capital
High consistency

2. Butterfly Spread (Low risk, low stress)

🦋 Used on expiry or low VIX days

Structure (Call Butterfly)

Buy 1️ ITM Call

Sell 2 ATM Calls

Buy 1️ OTM Call

Why used
Very cheap hedged trade
Limited loss
High ROI % on margin
Reality
Needs precise view
Not daily bread-and-butter
Mostly expiry day play

3. Broken Wing Butterfly (Advanced prop traders)

⭐ Very popular for index expiry

Structure

Sell ATM option

Buy unequal wings (asymmetrical)

Benefit
Zero or very low risk on one side
Higher reward on the other
Lower margin than iron condor
Used when slight directional bias exists.

4. Ratio Spreads (Careful – only with hedge)

Example

Buy 1️ ATM option

Sell 2 OTM options

Hedge with far OTM buy

Why used
Captures theta + directional move
Good RR if planned well
⚠️ Without hedge = dangerous.
Prop firms always cap risk he

5. Calendar Spreads (Big capital, very stable)

Structure

Sell near-week option

Buy same strike next-week/month option

Benefits
Theta advantage
Lower volatility risk
Good around events
Returns are smaller but very smooth.

6. Jade Lizard (High probability setup)

Structure

Short Put

Short Call Spread (hedged)

Why used
No upside risk
Strong bullish to neutral bias
Often used when market has strong support.

Practical Training

The program gives importance to real market learning.

● Live market sessions
● Trade planning before execution
● Understanding price movement during market hours
● Applying strategies in actual scenarios

This helps learners gain clarity and confidence while trading.

Strategy Learning

Students are trained on practical setups such as:

● Bull and bear spreads
● Iron condor and iron fly
● Straddle and strangle
● Hedging techniques
● Delta-based adjustments
● Risk-managed trading setups

Each strategy is explained with proper logic so it can be used in different market conditions.

Professional Exposure

● Understanding trading flow at a professional level
● Capital management approach
● Risk control methods
● Structured trade execution

Learning Outcome

After completing the program, learners will be able to:

● Understand the market with clarity
● Take trades based on logic
● Manage risk effectively
● Follow a disciplined trading process
● Apply strategies in live market conditions

Who Can Join

● Beginners looking for clear direction
● Traders who want to improve consistency
● Individuals interested in stock market trading
● Anyone serious about learning trading in a structured way

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