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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Kshitij Anand

ETMarkets Smart Talk| F&O STT, UPI charges and trading costs: Sandeep Neema on the hidden drag on retail returns

What if the biggest risk to your portfolio isn’t the next Fed move, a weaker rupee or even a market correction—but the way you trade?

With nine out of ten retail F&O traders losing money, the growing popularity of derivatives is raising serious questions about how investors are approaching risk. Add higher STT on futures and options, along with other transaction costs, and frequent trading can become an even bigger drag on returns.

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