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Business News/Topic/    Derivatives Boom

THE DERIVATIVES BOOM

Everyone wants to be a millionaire. While trading in equities seems to be a popular way of doing that, investors these days have taken to derivatives trading to get rich quickly. But with all such ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes, there's a huge caveat: only ten percent of investors in the futures and options trading segment make any money. SEBI, the markets regulator, has directed brokers to run disclosures explaining the risks of F&O trading on their websites — but that doesn't seem to deter investors. Trading volumes in derivatives hit a record in August, while average daily turnovers have surged 34.5 times from FY19. Zero-day trading options, that have cash settlements and are cheaper than monthly options, have led the charge. So what are futures and options? This collection contains explainers, deep dives and perspectives from experts. Follow Mint's in-depth coverage into this increasingly popular segment.
The SMAC meeting was held to deliberate the recommendations of the Padmanabhan Working Group Committee on F&O. (Reuters) Premium

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3 min read . 15 Jul 2024
Sebi’s recent regulations on derivatives trading to curb speculative trading is expected to affect small traders active in the market. Premium

As Sebi comes down hard on speculative trading, investors turn to other options

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2 min read . 10 Jul 2024
SEBI committee proposes stricter measures to curb derivatives volume surge Premium

SEBI committee proposes stricter measures to curb derivatives volume surge

2 min read . 09 Jul 2024
Sebi board may tighten rules for stocks to be eligible for derivatives trading. (Photo: REUTERS) Premium

Sebi board meet: Tightened rules for derivatives, finfluencers likely: Report

1 min read . 25 Jun 2024
Retail investors are attracted to index options because it is much cheaper than buying shares in the cash market or taking up futures contracts. Premium

Mint Explainer: Why Sebi wants retail investors to stay away from derivatives

6 min read . 20 Jun 2024
This is the first time since 2018 that Sebi is revising the framework. Premium

Derivatives criteria rejig to guard retail investors likely this week

2 min read . 24 Jun 2024
Whenever such flips have happened in the past, markets have tended to pull back or dip. A pullback is a dip of 5-10% from a peak, while a correction indicates a 10-20% fall from the peak. (Photo: AP) ( ) Premium

Flipping of bets in derivatives markets points to short-term market pullback

2 min read . 24 Jun 2024
SEBI has planned to offer the facility of voluntary freezing or blocking of the ‘Trading Accounts’ by clients Premium

Derivatives trade: Sebi is taking a pro-market approach

3 min read . 11 Jun 2024
The timeline for setting up the panel or its composition is still unclear. Premium

Trading in derivatives? Get ready to show your grades

4 min read . 18 Apr 2024
ETCDs are jointly regulated by the RBI and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. (Image: Pixabay) Premium

RBI stresses need for underlying forex exposure for rupee derivatives trades

1 min read . 05 Apr 2024
Until recently, users having positions up to $100 million each in any exchange-traded currency derivatives contract involving rupee didn't need to have an underlying position. Bloomberg Premium

Mint explainer: Is it the end of exchange-traded currency derivatives?

3 min read . 03 Apr 2024
SEBI Bhavan at BKC Bandra in Mumbai. Premium

For brokers worried over currency derivatives, clarity may be on way

3 min read . 01 Apr 2024
The 13 new commodities approved for derivatives trading include farm products such as apples, cashews, garlic, skimmed milk powder, white butter, timber and bamboo. Photo: Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times Premium

Commodity derivatives are good for farmers – if govt stops meddling in markets

3 min read . 04 Mar 2024
The NSE charges prop traders ₹12 lakh to colocate a server in its data centre. (Mint) Premium

Props pump up derivatives volume; retail falls behind

3 min read . 16 Feb 2024
Close-up of hands of businesswoman analyzing stock market charts and key performance indicators (KPI) with business intelligence (BI) on notebook computer and smartphone screen, fintech (financial technology) Premium

India’s growing cult of derivatives trading, in charts

2 min read . 06 Dec 2023
Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch (Photo: ANI) Premium

Sebi should educate investors but not over-regulate derivatives

3 min read . 30 Nov 2023
NSE and BSE offer segments for investing and trading, like capital markets, equities futures and options, currencies, commodities etc. Premium

Mint Primer: When the tail wags the dog: Futures & options

2 min read . 22 Nov 2023
Buying options is like buying a lottery— buyers only stand to gain if there is a big swing in the price of an underlying index or stock. Premium

New lottery: The human cost of F&O trade

11 min read . 05 Nov 2023
Only one in every 10 individual traders made money in the equity F&O segment, while the rest lost an average of ₹1.1 lakh in 2021-22. Premium

F&O excess: Retail investors are safer staying off derivatives and going long

3 min read . 22 Nov 2023
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