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Bullion (gold, silver), base metals (copper, etc.) and energy (crude oil, natural gas) on the MCX, among others.

No — commodity trading is available within your PCJ trading account, subject to segment activation.

Most retail contracts are cash-settled or squared off before expiry; margins apply as per exchange norms.

MCX offers extended hours, typically into the evening, which is useful as global markets move. Check current session timings in the app.

Most retail participants square off or roll over before expiry; some contracts are deliverable. Always check the contract specification first.

Commodity futures require exchange-mandated margins that vary by commodity and prevailing volatility.

Futures and options are contracts whose value depends on an underlying asset — a stock, index, commodity or currency pair. A future is an agreement to buy or sell at a fixed price on a future date. An option gives you the right — but not the obligation — to do so, for a price called the premium. They are tools for hedging and trading, and they carry leverage, which magnifies both profit and loss.

Very. SEBI's own study found that about nine out of ten individual F&O traders lost money, with sizeable average losses. Leverage means a small market move against you can wipe out a large part of your capital. If you still want to trade derivatives, start small, learn payoff structures, always use stop losses, and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.

Margin is the deposit the exchange requires you to keep with the broker to take a leveraged position. It ensures you can honour your obligations if the market moves against you. Margins change with volatility, and if your losses eat into the margin, you get a margin call asking for more funds — failing which the position may be squared off.

SEBI requires brokers to collect income proof before activating derivative segments because F&O involves leverage and is suitable only for investors who can bear the risk. A recent salary slip, six months' bank statement, ITR acknowledgement or demat holdings statement usually works.

Muhurat trading is a special one-hour trading session that exchanges hold on Diwali evening, considered an auspicious time to invest. The exact timing is announced by NSE and BSE each year. It is a symbolic session — liquidity is thinner than normal hours, so trade thoughtfully.

There is no minimum. You can buy a single share, and many good companies trade at modest prices. If you prefer mutual funds, SIPs start from as little as ₹500 a month. What matters is starting early and staying regular — the amount can grow with your confidence.