DOs

• Go through all rules, regulations, bye-laws and disclosures made by theexchanges.
• Trade only through – Trading Member (TM) registered with SEBI or authorisedperson of TM registered with the exchange.
• While dealing with an authorised person, ensure that the contract note has beenissued by the TM of the authorized person only.
• While dealing with an authorized person, pay the brokerage/payments/marginsetc. to the TM only.
• Ensure that for every executed trade you receive duly signed contract note fromyour TM highlighting the details of the trade along with your unique client-id.
• Obtain receipt for collateral deposited with Trading Member (TM) towards margin.
• Go through details of Client-Trading Member Agreement.
• Know your rights and duties vis-a-vis those of TM/ Clearing Member.
• Be aware of the risk associated with your positions in the market and margincalls on them.
• Collect / pay mark to market margins on your futures position on a daily basisfrom / to your Trading member. 

DON’Ts

• Do not start trading before reading and understanding the Risk DisclosureDocuments
• Do not trade on any product without knowing the risk and rewards associatedwith it.

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