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Trading with YES Securities

Trade confidently in currency derivatives like USD, JPY, GBP, and benefit from risk-hedging and global diversification.

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Why Invest in Currencies?

Maximise Exchange Rate Leverage

Capitalise on currency value swings for exciting profit opportunities.

Diversify Internationally

Reduce risk by spreading investments across global currencies.

Trade Anywhere

Enjoy the freedom and trade from anywhere.

Boost Returns with Leverage

Magnify your gains by using leverage to amplify your trading power.

Maximise Exchange Rate Leverage

Capitalise on currency value swings for exciting profit opportunities.

How to Activate a Currency Trading Account with YES Securities?

1In the Demat and Product stage, select Currency under Product Details.
2Accept the CAMSfinserv Terms and Conditions.
3 Complete the CAMSfinserv verification journey.
4Six months of bank statements will be automatically retrieved and uploaded under the Income Proof section during the document stage.

Documents Required to Open Currency Trading Account

Salary Slip

Form 16

Bank Statement
(Last 6 Months)

ITR
Acknowledgement

Net Worth
Certificate

Demat Holding
Statement

What is Currency Trading?

Currency trading, also known as foreign exchange (forex or FX) trading, involves the buying and selling of currency pairs to make a profit from exchange rate fluctuations. It is one of the most liquid and active financial markets globally, operating 24 hours a day, five days a week. Participants include central banks, financial institutions, corporations, and retail traders. In India, currency trading is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and trading takes place on recognised exchanges like NSE, BSE, and MCX-SX.

Did you know? Currency trading is the world’s biggest financial market over $7.5 trillion changing hands every single day!

What is currency trading?

Buying and selling of currency pairs in order to profit from fluctuations in currency prices is known as currency market trading. It is carried out on regulated exchanges like as the NSE and BSE in India.

In the stock market, how do you trade currencies?

To begin trading in currencies, you need to open a demat and trading account with YES SECURITIES INDIA LIMITED. You must also complete the KYC process, and submit the required documents as defined by the exchange. Once your account is created and activated on the exchange, you can initiate trading in F&O.

What kinds of currency trading are there in Indian markets?

Currency futures and currency options are the two categories of contracts that are being traded.

What are futures contracts in currency trading?

Currency futures and currency options are the two categories of contracts that are being traded.

What are futures contracts in currency trading?

Currency futures are standardised contracts to buy or sell an underlying currency at a future date at a predetermined price.

What are options contracts in currency trading?

A currency option is a standardised contract between 2 parties to buy an underlying currency, at a predetermined price (strike price) on a future date(expiry date of contract), the buyer of the option contract has to only pay a premium to the seller of the contract. The buyer has the right but not the obligation to exercise the contract but the seller is obliged to do so. There are two types: Call options (right to buy) and Put options (right to sell).

When does currency trading take place?

Currency trading in India is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

In India, which currency pairs are available for trading?

There are 4 cross-currency pairs allowed to trade in India viz. USD/INR, GBP/INR, JPY/INR

What does currency trading margin mean?

The minimal amount of money a trader must deposit with a broker to initiate a trading position is known as the margin. Usually, it is a percentage of the entire deal value as specified in the exchanges' contract.

What occurs if I don't square off my position before it expires?

The exchange settles a position in futures or options if it is not squared off before expiration. Options in the money will be settled at the final settlement price and options out of the money will expire worthless. Futures will be settled at the final settlement price on expiry.

Are currency futures and options subject to expiration?

Yes, Except for Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), it expires on the final working day of the month. The expiration date is shifted to the day prior if the last working day falls on a holiday.

What are the risks of speculation in the currency market?

Speculative trading involves taking positions with the expectation that the price of the underlying asset will move in a particular direction. The primary risks include losing the entire premium paid for the option and unlimited losses in case of selling an option contract.