SEBI Study Reveals Massive Losses and Costs for Young Traders in F&O
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Retail futures and options traders accumulated Rs 25,000 crore in transaction costs
Data from the latest regulatory analysis highlighted that retail participants paid an estimated Rs 25,000 crore in transaction fees and related costs throughout fiscal year 2026. Despite the substantial expenditures and widespread negative returns, total trader participation in the derivatives segment experienced its first annual decline in four years.
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Market regulator report shows 88.5% of traders under 30 suffered financial losses in F&O
A comprehensive study released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India revealed that 88.5 percent of derivatives traders under the age of 30 incurred net financial losses. The report noted that overall aggregate losses in the futures and options segment reached Rs 91,685 crore during fiscal year 2026, with the majority of affected individuals belonging to low-income brackets.
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SEBI study indicates retail trader exits surpass new entries as average individual losses climb
Regulatory filings released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India demonstrated that retail exits outpaced fresh market entries during the fiscal year. The updated data showed average individual losses ticking upward to reach Rs 1.17 lakh per trader.
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