1. Don’t deal with unregistered intermediaries, as this would expose you to counter party risk.

2. Give clear and unambiguous instructions to your Broker / Sub–broker.

3. Keep a record of all instructions issued to the Broker / Sub–broker.

4. Confirm with your Broker / Sub–broker whether delivery is in physical or demat form before selling      shares.

5. Don’t fall prey to promises of unrealistic high returns.

6. Don’t indulge in speculative trading, go by fundamentals.

7. Trade within your predetermined limits.

8. Use the Investors’ Grievance Redressal system of the Exchanges to redress your grievances if any.

9. Understand the working of the Investor Service Cell for complaint against listed companies / Brokers.

10. You can trade on your own through Internet based trading by registering with a Broker.