97.8 pc traders venturing into options without hedging strategies ends up losing money : SAMCO research

Chennai / New Delhi, Aug 12 (FN Bureau) A research by SAMCO Securities, a leading investment-tech company, has revealed that 97.8% of traders venturing into options without hedging strategies ended up losing money. To address this problem, SAMCO Securities has developed Options B.R.O., a state-of-the-art platform designed to provide retail options traders with unprecedented efficiency and precision. Options B.R.O. offers a robust solution to help traders navigate the complexities of options trading with greater accuracy and success, a press release from Samco said here on Monday. Options B.R.O. – which stands for Build, Research, Optimize – provides traders with a powerful solution to streamline their trading strategies.

By offering over 1000 strategy combinations, this platform allows users to analyze complex data with ease and tailor strategies to their specific needs. Options B.R.O. performs more than 1.5 lakh mathematical computations, evaluates over 2000 option contracts, and assesses over 1000 strategies in just one second, ensuring rapid and informed decision-making. Jimeet Modi, Founder and CEO of SAMCO Group, commented, “Options trading can be incredibly challenging and intimidating, especially for those just starting. With Options B.R.O, we aim to simplify the process and provide traders with the essential tools and their trade’s Andekha Sach that help them to navigate the complexities of options trading and trade with confidence.” OIt said, a study carried out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in 2023, also found that 89% of individual traders in the Equity Futures & Options (F&O) segment incurred losses.

To create awareness about this Grave issue, SAMCO Securities today announced the launch of a new TVC campaign for its game-changing platform, titled “Options B.R.O. Banayega Aapko Options Trading Mein Pro.” This campaign is designed to educate investors and raise awareness about SAMCO’s latest feature, “Options B.R.O” (Build, Research, Optimize) which simplifies options trading for retail investors. “Options B.R.O.” campaign is a unique film featuring a man and a crow. In the film, the man, dressed in traditional attire, wonders aloud about becoming a PRO in options trading. The crow responds with a series of “Kaw Kaw” sounds, reflecting a common concern among traders. The man then enthusiastically reveals that with SAMCO’s “Options B.R.O.,” becoming an expert in options trading is now within reach. As the crow starts enjoying the food, the film underscores how SAMCO’s innovative platform transforms options trading into an accessible and empowering experience. The campaign reinforces SAMCO’s promise with the tagline, “Aapke Options Trading Ka Andheka Sach” (The unseen truth of options trading).