This is the link for the circular
https://www.sebi.gov.in/cms/sebi_data/attachdocs/1436782665000.pdf
Would love comments from readers. ( Personally I find the circular to be a good one for traders. Different reasons for it. )
Sub: Review of minimum contract size in equity derivatives segment
At present, the minimum contract size in equity derivatives segment is Rs. 2 lakhs. The requirement was recently reviewed and it has been decided to increase the minimum contract size in equity derivatives segment to Rs. 5 lakhs.
2. Accordingly, the framework for determination of lot size for derivatives contracts specified vide SEBI circular dated January 08, 2010 is modified as under:
- (i) The lot size for derivatives contracts in equity derivatives segment shall be fixed in such a manner that the contract value of the derivative on the day of review is within Rs. 5 lakhs and Rs. 10 lakhs.
- (ii) For stock derivatives, the lot size (in units of underlying) shall be fixed as a multiple of 25, provided the lot size is not less than 50. However, if the contract value of the stock derivatives at the minimum lot size of 50 is greater than Rs. 10 lakhs, then lot size shall be fixed as a multiple of 5, provided the lot size is not less than 10.
- (iii) For index derivatives, the lot size (in units of underlying) shall be fixed as a multiple of 5, provided the lot size is not less than 10.
3. The stock exchanges shall jointly ensure that the lot size is same for an underlying traded across exchanges.
4. The stock exchanges shall review the lot size once in every 6 months based on the average of the closing price of the underlying for last one month and wherever warranted, revise the lot size by giving an advance notice of at least 2 weeks to the market. If the revised lot size is higher than the existing one, it will be effective for only new contracts. In case of corporate action, the revision in lot size of existing contracts shall be carried out as per SEBI circular SMDRP/DC/CIR-15/02 dated December 18, 2002.
5. The aforesaid provisions shall be made effective from the next trading day after expiry of October 2015 contracts.
6. This Circular supersedes SEBI circular SEBI/DNPD/Cir-50/2010 dated January 08, 2010.
7. Stock exchanges are directed to:
- a) take necessary steps to put in place systems for implementation of this circular, including necessary amendments to the relevant bye-laws, rules and regulations.
- b) bring the provisions of this circular to the notice of the stock brokers and also disseminate the same on their website;
- c) communicate to SEBI the status of implementation of the provisions of this circular.
8. This circular is being issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 11 (1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to protect the interests of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.
What it implies
Eicher Motors, MRF lot sizes will reduce and at the same time a lot of stocks the lot value will increase.
July 13, 2015
good step taken by sebi
but ll affect small speculators n dabba trading ll increase as in dabba trading brokers also do half lots
but in longterm valu wise turnonver ll increase
July 14, 2015
Bucket Shops of Jesse Livermore times i.e Dabba of today will always be around.
July 13, 2015
In my view, the proposed changes in the lot size are likely tp affect retail traders more than anyone else. I for one will have to think many times before taking up a position as the lot sizes in Nifty and Bank Nifty is also going to get revised. In fact, Bank Nifty is already in a higher bracket.
I also believe that if many traders opt out of FNO trading, liquidity may become an issue. In short, not a market friendly or trader friendly move.
July 14, 2015
I think its a trader friendly move in the sense now traders will think before the jump into futures.
July 14, 2015
More the value, more the risks and returns. It will affect decision making power of small retail traders as we have to think a lot before jumping in. Coz earlier when losing money, it appeared as if we r losing less. But from now it will appear 2.5 times bigger.
Also it can be an opportunity for fake advisors to show Enormous returns.
July 14, 2015
Well its a problem only for 1 lot guys right. If one was doing 4 u will do 2 or if u were doing 10 u would do 5.
Fake Advisors anyways show Enormous Returns