Economy & Health — 18 April 2026 Question 3
Q3. Which option below is correct?
SEBI tightened F&O (Futures & Options) trading rules in April 2026 primarily to protect which category of investors?
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
Retail / Individual investors
Mutual Fund companies
Pension fund managers
Explanation:
SEBI's study showed 89% of retail F&O traders incur losses in derivatives trading. The new rules include higher lot sizes, weekly expiry limits, and mandatory risk disclosures to protect retail investors from heavy losses.
SEBI = Securities and Exchange Board of India (regulator of Indian capital markets)
F&O = Futures and Options — high-risk derivative instruments
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