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Sebi can do more to dissuade retail speculation in futures and options
For starters, investors must be taught that F&O is a hedging instrument and not an investment in itself.
1 min read17 Nov 2024Demat accounts reach 179 million even as new additions decline to 3.5 million in October
As of October 2024, India has 179 million demat accounts, but new additions dropped to 3.5 million. CDSL leads in market share, while NSDL witnessed a drop. NSE active clients rose to 48.9 million, and despite a 3.5% drop in ADTO, commodity trading volumes showed mixed trends.
3 min read3 Dec 2024Index options trading swells to record high in Oct amid heightened uncertainty
As the Nifty corrected 6% in the month, the number of index options traded on the NSE hit a record high of 12.74 billion contracts.
3 min read11 Nov 2024Sebi’s crackdown seen cooling India’s options frenzy even as regulator’s guard rails go up
Is India’s overheated derivates market finally heeding the regulator’s warnings? September trading indicates it might be, even before tighter regulations kick in.
3 min read25 Oct 2024Robinhood Plans to Give Traders Access to Futures, Index Options
Robinhood Markets Inc. is broadening its offerings to futures trading and index options as the retail brokerage aims to attract more sophisticated investors to its platform.
1 min read17 Oct 2024F&O Trading: Glimmering mirage or viable path for retail investors?
The F&O market offers significant returns but poses substantial risks, with 89% of retail investors losing money. Responsible participation through education and calculated strategies is essential for success, rather than blind reliance on tips from dubious influencers.
3 min read11 Oct 2024SEBI mandates framework for India’s booming derivates market; steps announced to curb rush in F&O trading
SEBI mandates framework for India’s booming derivates market; steps announced to curb rush in F&O trading
4 min read2 Oct 2024NSE’s loss could be BSE’s gain
The timing of NSE’s IPO may not be opportune if the markets regulator decides to accept the recommendations of the Padmanabhan committee, set up to curb excessive retail participation in futures and options.
2 min read30 Sep 2024Sebi may adopt all Padmanabhan committee measures to curb retail F&O frenzy
Brokers expect derivatives volumes to tumble at least 30% once measures, including higher upfront margins and bigger lot sizes, are implemented to curb euphoria that led to losses worth ₹1.8 trillion for retail investors in three years through FY24
3 min read27 Sep 2024Sebi committee may suggest more guard rails for retail investors in options
The Padmanabhan committee set up by the market regulator may look into volatility in the context of risk management in options trading. The committee had suggested seven measures to curb the derivatives exuberance earlier.
5 min read24 Sep 2024Popular Topics
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared