Insider trading refers to the buying or selling of a publicly traded company s stock by someone who has non-public, material information about that stock. Participating in insider trading, whether knowingly or unknowingly, can have serious implications for demat account holders in India.
A joint demat account is an investment account shared by multiple individuals with equal rights. Specific regulations govern joint demat accounts with a maximum of three holders.
Dealing with a deceased individual s demat account involves legal complexities and procedural steps. The transmission process for shares post death has been streamlined by SEBI, ensuring protection of assets and smooth transfer to beneficiaries.
Discount broking firms have outperformed traditional full-service brokers with lower fees and faster account setup. However, full-service brokers provide extensive market experience and services like asset management.
Short selling is a strategy employed by experienced investors to profit from downward price movements by selling borrowed shares at a high price and repurchasing them at a lower price.