There is enough research by entities such as Zerodha, SEBI etc. which shows that most of the day traders lose money. Just google for their reports. Theoretically, the justification for the argument (against day trading) lies in the fact that shorter the time horizon of your investment, higher is the random element in share price movement. Also, unlike long term investing, F & O is in theory a zero-sum game, and for every winner there will be a loser. So inherently, the odds are stacked against you, the hurdle is higher and you need to cross it every day. This is not the case in long term investing.
Finally, no harm in letting him try it out with small amounts. He will know for himself. If he is in the small minority who consistently and successfully make money, no harm in letting him continue. The skill sets for day trading are temperament, risk management etc. which are different from long term investing. He should do what suits him.
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