National Stock Exchange (NSE) CEO and Managing Director Ashish Chauhan has advised retail investors to stay away from derivatives trading, highlighting the complexities involved.
“If you don’t understand the instrument, don’t touch it. Especially for retail investors, derivatives are not the place to be,” Chauhan said at the Business Today MindRush 2025 event.
He also cautioned against relying on market tips and discussions on social media platforms. “Treat pop circuits, messages, or WhatsApp discussions as entertainment, not investment advice,” he added.
His comments on derivatives trading come months after a report indicated how retail investors have been losing money in Futures and Options (F&O) trading.
The losses had led to the introduction of many new measures by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to safeguard retail investors.
