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  • When will I get the login credentials?
    • Once the account is activated, login credentials will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
  • How to open a Trading and Demat account?
    • Glad to have you with us! Start trading in Equities, Currency, Futures & Options, and much more by clicking here and starting the journey to get onboard with us.
  • Does FCSLBD offer HNI advisory services?
    • We do provide HNI advisory services depending upon the value of the investment. Click here to know more details about HNI Services.

Orders

  • What is Margin Trading?
    • You can buy or sell shares subject to 25%/ 50%/ 100% scripwise margin. Different scrips attracts different margin. Click here to check the list of scrips.
  • What is BIG trade?
    • Big trade is a trade wherein trading is allowed only in equity segment of NSE & BSE. Positions created through this product are compulsorily settled on intraday only. No option is available to carry forward the positions taken through the product, provided you apply from MTI facility. Click here for detailed information.

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Futures:

Futures are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase, or the seller to sell, an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date. These contracts are standardized and traded on exchanges, covering various assets such as stocks, indices, commodities, and currencies.

Futures serve two main purposes:

  1. Hedging: Protecting against price fluctuations.
  2. Speculation: Profiting from price movements without owning the underlying asset.

With features like leverage, liquidity, and transparent pricing, futures are a versatile tool for both risk management and investment strategies.

Options:

Options are financial derivatives that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specific time frame. These contracts come in two types:

  1. Call Option: The right to buy the asset.
  2. Put Option: The right to sell the asset.

Options are widely used for:

  • Hedging: Protecting against adverse price movements.
  • Speculation: Leveraging price movements for potential profit with limited risk.

Options provide flexibility, enabling investors to manage risk or capitalize on market opportunities effectively.

Swaps:

Swaps are financial agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows or liabilities from different financial instruments. The most common types of swaps are:

  1. Interest Rate Swaps: Exchanging fixed interest payments for floating rates or vice versa.
  2. Currency Swaps: Exchanging cash flows in different currencies to manage foreign exchange risk.

Swaps are primarily used for:

  • Hedging: Managing risks like interest rate or currency fluctuations.
  • Speculation: Gaining exposure to specific markets or financial conditions.

Swaps are custom contracts traded over-the-counter (OTC), tailored to meet the specific needs of the parties involved.

Forwards:

Forwards are customized financial contracts between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date. Unlike futures, forwards are traded over-the-counter (OTC) and are tailored to meet the needs of the parties involved.

Forwards are commonly used for:

  • Hedging: Protecting against price volatility in assets like commodities, currencies, or stocks.
  • Speculation: Gaining profit opportunities from future price movements.

While forwards offer flexibility, they also carry counterparty risk since they are not standardized or traded on an exchange..