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Guidelines for Investors - SEBI/BSE Message for investors Dealing in Securities

DOs

  • Transact only through Stock Exchanges

  • Deal only through SEBI registered intermediaries.

  • Complete all the required formalities opening an account properly (Client registration, Client Agreement Forms etc.)

  • Ask for and sign "Know Your Client Agreement".

  • Read and properly understand the risks associated with investing in securities / derivatives before undertaking transactions.

  • Assess the risk - return profile of the investments well as the liquidity and safety aspects before making your investment decisions.

  • Ask all relevant questions clear your doubts with your broker before transacting.

  • Invest based on sound reasoning after taking into account all publicly available information and on fundamentals.

  • Give clear and unambiguous instructions to your broker / sub-broker /depository participant.

  • Be vigilant in your transactions.

  • Insist on contract note for your satisfaction.

  • Verify all details in contract note, immediately on receipt.

  • Crosscheck details of your trade with details as available on the exchange website.

  • Scrutinise minutely both the transactions and the holding statements that you receive from your Depository participant.

  • Keep copies of all your investment documentation.

  • Handle Delivery Transaction Slips (DIS) book issued by DPs carefully.

  • Insist that the DIS numbers are pre-printed and your account number (Client-ID) be pre-stamped.

  • In case you are not transacting frequently make use of the freezing facilities provided for your demat account.

  • Pay the margins required to be paid in the time prescribed.

  • Participate and vote in general meetings either personally or through proxy.

  • · Be aware of your rights and responsibilities.

  • In case of complaints approach the right authorities for redressal in timely manner.

DON'Ts

  • Don't undertake off-market transactions in securities.

  • Don't deal with unregistered intermediaries.

  • Don't fall prey to promises of unrealistic return

  • Don't invest on basis of hearsay and rumours; verify before investment.

  • Don't be misled by rumours circulating in the market

  • Don't be influenced into buying into fundamentally unsound companies (penny stocks) based on sudden spurts in trading volumes or prices or non authentic favourable looking articles / stores.

  • Don't follow the herd or play on momentum - it could turn against you.>/LI>

  • Don't be misled by so called hot tips.

  • Don't try to time the market.

  • Don't hesitate to approach the proper authorities for redressal of your doubts / grievances.

  • Don't leave Blank Signed Delivery Slips (DIS) and keep them with Depository Participant (DP) or broker to save time. Remember your carelessness can be your peril.

  • Don't

Issued in Public Interest by -

Securities & Exchange Board of India
(www.sebi.gov.in)
(http://investor.sebi.gov.in)


Investor Protection Fund
The Stock Exchange, Mumbai
(www.bseindia.com)


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