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Intraday stock trading (high risk)
SEBI found over 70% of individual intraday traders lost money.
Money to start
Up to ₹50,000
Time it needs
10 to 25 hours a week
Risk
High
Works from home
Yes
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Intraday trading means buying and selling shares the same day. SEBI's study found over 70% of individual intraday traders made losses in FY 2022-23, and losses were higher for frequent traders. Treat it as a high-risk activity, not a job.
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