Economy
SEBI Study Finds 90% of Retail Derivatives Traders Lost Money
The Economic Times2h
THE BRIEF
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A SEBI study reveals that 90% of individual retail investors participating in the Indian derivatives market incurred financial losses during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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The findings underscore significant risks for retail participants in the F&O segment, echoing long-standing warnings from market experts regarding the volatility and complexity of derivative instruments.
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Regulators are currently evaluating these findings as part of broader efforts to enhance investor protection and market stability within the Indian stock exchange ecosystem.