First, a consultation paper published by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in 2023-24, on average, 85 out of every 100 individuals trading in index derivatives, lost money. Once the cost of trading was taken into account, 90 out of 100 lost money. Second, the paper pointed out that on average a … Read more
His early investments, however, lacked direction and focus, Mishra admits. To get some feedback, he anonymously posted his portfolio on Reddit, a community-based platform. A fellow user pointed out that his portfolio was overcrowded with too many mutual funds, prompting Mishra to rethink his investment strategy. At the time, Mishra had 14-15 mutual fund schemes … Read more
What is algo trading? Automated trading, also known as algorithmic trading or mechanical trading systems, involves using specialised software backed by algorithms to execute trades at high speed. It allows investors to execute trades automatically based on predefined criteria such as technical indicators, market data, or other parameters. Investors and traders utilise trading software to … Read more
The capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has imposed a penalty on Nirmala Devi (name changed) and her son Vijay (name changed) for front-running activities. The case pertains to the trading activities from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Who is Nirmala Devi and what does this issue entail? A … Read more