Each Retail Trader Lost Rs 2 Lakh in the F&O Market: SEBI | Republic Business

This eye-opening video explores the concerning statistics released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India ( SEBI ) regarding retail traders in the futures and options (F&O) market. A staggering 93% of these traders faced losses over the past three years, resulting in total losses of Rs 1.8 trillion, averaging nearly Rs 2 lakh per trader. The video examines the reasons behind these losses, the risks associated with F&O trading, and the surprising persistence of traders despite consecutive setbacks. SEBI 's proposed measures to limit retail participation and curb speculation in this high-risk market are also discussed. Notably, while the majority of retail traders struggled, a small group of foreign portfolio investors and algorithmic traders profited significantly, raising questions about market access and fairness. With more young people entering the F&O space, the need for better investor education and robust safeguards has never been clearer.