Can I short sell futures contracts without having the underlying shares in my Demat account?
Yes. Since all derivative positions are settled in cash, the investor can short sell futures contracts without having the underlying shares in his/her Demat account.
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How to transfer shares from my existing Demat account to FYERS?
You can transfer shares from one Demat to another, both Online and Offline. Procedure for transferring the shares offline: Submit Transfer-Cum-Closure forms to the broker from whom you wish to transfer the securities. Along with the forms mentioned ...
Can I transfer my Shares/Mutual Funds from NSDL Demat Account to FYERS?
Yes, you can transfer your shares from your NSDL Demat to Fyers Demat account. However, the procedure to do so is offline and is as below: Request for a Client Master Report (CMR) from FYERS by writing to us at support@fyers.in. Get the Delivery ...
What is underlying? What is the difference between an underlying and a derivative contract?
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Why does my recently transferred shares to FYERS Demat A/c show the Buy Average as Zero?
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