F&O

October 3, 2024 11:16 AM

Nifty, Sensex open with sharp decline, amid geo-political tension and SEBI regulation on F&O

Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline on Thursday, driven by concerns over new SEBI regulations on F&O and rising geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 index dropped 1.33%, or 344 points, opening at 25,452.85. Similarly, the BSE Sensex experienced a steep fall, losing 1,264.20 points, or 1.50%, to start the day at 83,002.09. Market experts pointed to global factors as key drivers of the downturn. The Fed’s recent rate cut, rising geopolitical tensions, and foreign investors shifting fun...

93% of Futures and Options investors incur significant losses, reveals SEBI study

A recent study by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revealed that approximately 93 per cent of individual traders in the equity futures and options (F&O) segment experience losses. The report highlights that over 9 out of 10 traders continue to incur losses despite participating in this market for consecutive years. Moreover, more than 75 per cent of those who faced losses kept trading in F&O, showing persistence despite setbacks. Between 2021-22 and 2023-24, the tot...