Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said retail investors should avoid speculative trading in derivatives, underscoring the risks associated with these products. “Sebi studies have consistently shown that retail investors trading in derivatives end up facing losses, often because they do not fully understand the risk in these products,” Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey … Read more
Capital markets regulator Sebi has earlier rolled out a tighter framework for intraday trading in index derivatives, which will take effect from October 1. The move, aimed at curbing outsized positions that pose risks to market stability, will alter how traders—in the high-stakes world of futures and options—operate on expiry days. What has changed? Until … Read more
India’s markets regulator on Tuesday proposed to increase the board oversight of key exchange functions, including the ones related to trading, risks, regulatory and compliance operations, a consultation paper showed. The Securities and Exchange Board of India said market infrastructure institutions (MII) will need to appoint two officers, each of whom will head functions related … Read more
India’s structural growth story combined with the looming threat of global currency devaluation could be the perfect recipe for the next big bull run in equities, says Rishabh Nahar, Partner and Fund Manager at Qode Advisors, in this edition of ETMarkets PMS Talk. In an exclusive interaction, Nahar shares how Qode’s quant-driven strategies helped their … Read more
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday directed brokers to collect all other margins, except value at risk (VaR) and Extreme Loss Margin (ELM), by the T+1 settlement day. The decision has been taken due to the shift from T+2 to T+1 settlement cycle. Trading members or clearing members are required to mandatorily collect upfront VaR margins … Read more
My SIP portfolio is currently experiencing a devaluation of approximately 20-30% due to the ongoing market downturn. I have also invested in NFOs. My investment horizon extends beyond 10 years. However, the performance of the funds has dipped over the last two quarters (during the second half of 2024). Given this situation, I am seeking … Read more
The Indian equity market has faced a tumultuous six months, marked by a persistent sell-off from October 2024 to February 2025. The markets have experienced a correction, with the Nifty50 index declining by 14.6% from its peak in September 2024 to March 13. Similarly, the Nifty 500 index has seen a decrease of 17.6% over … Read more
Devina Mehra, Founder & CMD, First Global, says when there is fear, anxiety and uncertainty, that is when the next period returns are above normal. When everything looks very good and as was the case in 2024, when people were saying, “I am conservative and I want only 35% compounding”, that is when the next … Read more
Specialized Investment Fund: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to launch a new asset class for investors on April 1, 2025. The introduction of the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) by SEBI aims to cater to the increasing demand from investors who feel constrained by the conventional options of mutual funds and Portfolio … Read more
Investing in mutual funds: The stock market is experiencing a significant correction, especially in the small and mid-cap segment, commonly referred to as SMIDs. Many investors who had enjoyed substantial gains in these areas were taken by surprise as prices took a sharp downturn. The BSE Small-cap and Mid-cap Indices have seen notable decreases, with … Read more