What Are the Do’s and Don’ts for Trading on the Stock Exchanges?

What Are the Do’s and Don’ts for Trading on the Stock Exchanges?

Trading responsibly starts with knowing the rules. We at FYERS recommend reviewing the exchange and SEBI prescribed checklists so you understand good practices for order placement, margin discipline, and risk control.

Trading in Equities

Use the official equity checklist for essential do’s and don’ts covering order types, margins, position handling, and reporting requirements.

Access: Do’s and Don’ts for Trading on Stock Exchanges

Trading in Commodities

Commodity markets have segment-specific guidance. Review the checklist before you trade to stay compliant with exchange processes and risk rules.

Access: Do’s and Don’ts for Commodity Trading

Important: Always refer to the latest version of the exchange or SEBI documents. If a link is unavailable or you are unsure which checklist applies, please contact us for guidance.

What If…

ScenarioWhat you can do
You unknowingly broke a trading ruleReview the relevant checklist and write to [email protected] for platform-specific clarification.
You are new to commodity tradingStart with the commodity do’s and don’ts guide to build responsible habits before taking positions.
You want to share best practices with othersShare the official exchange documents so everyone follows the same verified guidance.
Tip: Bookmark these checklists and review them after major policy updates or before trading a new product.

Last updated: 16 Dec 2025

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