Derivatives get gen Z twist, but losses cast a long shadow: Sebi

Young traders below thirty years of age now make up an impressive forty-three percent of participants engaged in equity derivatives.

However, this age group encountered a spike in trading losses in FY26.

Moreover, individuals from lower-income categories and smaller towns are on the rise in the trading scene, contributing to significant turnover and losses while showcasing a greater risk appetite in derivatives than in other investments.