As per the latest CloudSEK data, over 100,000 cases of investment scams were reported in India in 2023, and more than 4,599 investment scam cases emerged in just the first four months of 2024. The total loss value of such scams in 2024 alone is equal to ₹120 crores. That’s huge. And to your surprise, […]
Sagar, a young and eager novice trader, had always been curious about the stock market. Like many beginners, he believed that he could turn his small savings into big profits with the right guidance. One afternoon, while browsing Facebook, a message popped up from a company that claimed to be a SEBI-registered stockbroker. The message
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Let me introduce you to Mr. Kartik, an aspiring trader with lots of dreams of building wealth from stock market trading. Like any other trader, he thought of beginning his journey of trading by gaining some knowledge. To kick-start his journey he landed on one YouTube Channel (name changed), Grow Trading, with the catchy video
The rise of mobile apps has made it easier than ever to access educational resources, news, and other services, but it has also opened the door to new types of investment scams. A recent trend involves legitimate-looking apps, such as those focused on education or finance, being used as a front for investment fraud, commonly
Have you ever wondered why the number of trading and investment scams is rising sharply? The obvious reason is not the lack of knowledge but the greed to earn quick profits. A look at the victim lists reveals that they include graduates, qualified doctors, retired army officers, and more. Among various trading scams, reports of
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, a new work culture emerged: Work From Home (WFH). While this concept has existed for years, it gained significant traction and acceptance over the past four years. Many people welcomed the flexibility and convenience it offered. Unfortunately, this shift also created a prime opportunity for
There are around 1.5 crore active traders in the share market, but let’s be realistic about how many are earning money. In the last two reports of SEBI around 71% of intraday traders and 91% of FnO traders are in loss. If we go deep into the FnO report, out of 42 lakh new traders
In today’s digital age, investment scams have taken on many forms, with online gaming apps becoming the latest emerging ground for fraudsters. The recent exposure of the Fiewin gaming app scam by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has brought attention to this alarming trend. This ₹400 crore ($48 million) fraud scheme has highlighted how gaming platforms
Just type “stock market advisory services” on Google and you will find plenty of websites claiming to offer authentic and reliable services. But are all of those SEBI-registered & trustworthy? And even if they are SEBI-registered Research Analysts, are they following regulations properly? Well, it’s hard to say that, as many novice traders are unaware
SEBI has just released its new Profit & Loss analysis report for the Equity Derivatives Market, and the findings are alarming. According to the report, 91.1% of individual traders that is roughly 73 lakh retail traders in the Futures and Options (F&O) segment are incurring losses. This widespread loss is not uniform and varies depending
A SEBI Registered Research Analyst (RA) is authorized to provide and publish stock tips and recommendations. However, unlike Investment Advisors, an RA cannot offer customized or personalized advice to individual clients. In simple terms, the key skill of an RA is research—whether it’s fundamental or technical. This research is published and made available to clients
