Because derivatives punish small mistakes very fast.
From what I've seen, most beginners don't lose because they're reckless; they lose because they misunderstand risk.
A few hard truths:
1. Leverage magnifies errors, not skill. One wrong move can undo weeks of discipline.
2. Being right on direction isn't enough. Timing, volatility, and position sizing matter more.
3. Tiime decay works against you. Many trades lose money even when the market goes nowhere.
4. Overtrading feels cheap but quitely drains capital.
5. Risk management comes last, when it should come first.
Derivatives aren't bad, but they demand precision, patience, and emotional control, things most beginners haven't built yet.
Genuinely curious:
1. What was the biggest mistake you made when starting F&O?
2. Should beginners avoid derivatives completely, or learn it slowly?