RISK DISCLOSURES ON DERIVATIVES AND FUTURES TRADING
Trading in derivatives, futures contracts (including Gift Nifty), options, or any leveraged financial instruments involves a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors or participants. Historical performance is not indicative of future results. You may lose some or all of your invested capital, and in leveraged products, losses can exceed your initial margin or deposit.
Key Statistics from SEBI Study (for reference and awareness):
- 9 out of 10 individual traders in the equity Futures and Options (F&O) segment incurred net losses.
- On average, loss makers registered a net trading loss close to ₹50,000.
- Over and above net trading losses, loss makers expended an additional 28% of those losses as transaction costs.
- Those making net trading profits incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction costs.
(Source: SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on “Analysis of Profit and Loss of Individual Traders dealing in equity Futures and Options (F&O) Segment”. While this study focused on domestic equity F&O, the principles of high risk and statistical likelihood of losses apply equally or more stringently to offshore derivatives such as Gift Nifty due to additional factors like currency risk, extended hours volatility, and international market influences.)
Extensive List of Risks Involved:
- Market Risk: Prices of Gift Nifty futures can fluctuate dramatically due to global economic events, geopolitical developments, interest rate changes, inflation data, corporate earnings, or any news affecting Indian or international markets.
- Leverage Risk: Futures trading typically involves high leverage, meaning small market movements can lead to large gains or losses that significantly exceed your initial margin.
- Liquidity Risk: During certain hours, news events, or low-volume periods, liquidity may be thin, leading to wider spreads, slippage, or difficulty in executing orders at desired prices.
- Currency Risk: Since Gift Nifty is USD-denominated, fluctuations in the USD-INR exchange rate introduce an additional layer of risk even for hedged positions.
- Regulatory and Legal Risk: Rules governing participation in IFSC/GIFT City products, FEMA compliance, tax implications (STT/CTT exemptions in IFSC but other taxes may apply), and changes in IFSCA or SEBI regulations can affect your ability to trade or the profitability of positions. Indian residents face specific restrictions.
- Counterparty and Operational Risk: Although the exchange provides clearing and settlement mechanisms, there remains risk of default by counterparties, technological failures, cyber incidents, or exchange outages.
- Time-Zone and Overnight Risk: The nearly 21-hour trading window means positions may be exposed to global developments while you are not actively monitoring.
- Information Risk: Reliance on any third-party data (including this Website) carries the risk that the information is delayed, inaccurate, or incomplete.
- Psychological and Behavioral Risk: Emotional decision-making, over-trading, or failure to adhere to risk management rules often leads to amplified losses.
- Tax and Cost Implications: Transaction costs, brokerage (if trading), taxes, and margin requirements can erode profits or magnify losses. Always consult a qualified tax advisor.
Equity and Derivative Investments Are Subject to 100% Market Risk.
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Last Updated: 4th May, 2026.