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Futures & options broking

Information on equity derivatives (futures and options) broking through Lotusdew Securities Private Limited (Airalgo), with risk disclosures as required for investors.

About the service

Eligible clients may trade in equity futures and options segments on the Exchange through Lotusdew Securities, subject to KYC, segment activation, margin requirements, and applicable SEBI / Exchange regulations.

  • Derivatives trading involves leverage and can result in losses greater than the initial margin in some situations, as per product design and market moves.
  • Activation of the F&O segment may require additional documentation and suitability checks as prescribed.
  • Clients should understand contract specifications, expiry, margins, and settlement before trading.

Risk disclosures on derivatives

As highlighted for investor awareness (source: SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on analysis of profit and loss of individual traders dealing in equity Futures and Options segment; aggregate findings based on FY 2021–22):

  • 9 out of 10 individual traders in the equity Futures and Options Segment incurred net losses.
  • On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹50,000.
  • Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
  • Those making net trading profits incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost.

Please also read the Risk Disclosure Document prescribed by SEBI and related documents carefully before investing or trading in derivatives.

Investor precautions

  • No stock broker or authorised person is permitted to offer fixed, guaranteed, or regular returns on derivatives or other investments.
  • Do not share passwords, OTPs, or remote access with anyone.
  • Do not transfer funds or securities to unregistered intermediaries or to individuals claiming to manage your account informally.
  • Compare contract notes and Exchange messages with your own records and raise discrepancies promptly.

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Derivatives are complex products and carry a high risk of loss. This page is informational and does not solicit unsuitable trading, promise profits, or provide personalised investment advice. Investments in securities market are subject to market risks; read all the related documents carefully before investing.