General Do's and Don’ts for Investors

• Don’t deal with unregistered intermediaries, as this would expose you to counter party risk.
• Give clear and unambiguous instructions to your Broker / Sub–broker.
• Keep a record of all instructions issued to the Broker / Sub–broker.
• Confirm with your Broker / Sub–broker whether delivery is in physical or demat form before selling shares.
• Don’t fall prey to promises of unrealistic high returns.
• Don’t indulge in speculative trading, go by fundamentals.
• Trade within your predetermined limits.
• Use the Investors’ Grievance Redressal system of the Exchanges to redress your grievances if any.
• Understand the working of the Investor Service Cell for complaint against listed companies / Brokers.
• You can trade on your own through Internet based trading by registering with a Broker.