{"id":156,"date":"2026-05-11T17:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/?page_id=156"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:37:27","slug":"futures-options-trading","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/futures-options-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"Futures &amp; Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"tsb-fno-page\">\n\n  <!-- Hero Section -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-hero\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container tsb-fno-hero-grid\">\n\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Upstox F&#038;O Trading<\/span>\n\n        <h1>Upstox Futures &amp; Options Trading<\/h1>\n\n        <p>\n          Futures and Options, commonly known as F&amp;O, are derivative trading instruments where\n          value is derived from an underlying asset such as stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies.\n          With an Upstox Demat and Trading account, eligible users can access futures and options trading\n          through the Upstox app or web platform after account activation and segment availability.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          The Share Brokers Financial Services helps users understand Upstox account opening, KYC,\n          documents, F&amp;O segment activation, charges, platform basics, and onboarding support.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-strip\">\n          <span>Futures Trading<\/span>\n          <span>Options Trading<\/span>\n          <span>F&amp;O Segment<\/span>\n          <span>Margin<\/span>\n          <span>Charts<\/span>\n          <span>Orders<\/span>\n          <span>Risk Awareness<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-buttons\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/go\/kyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"tsb-fno-btn-primary\">\n            Open Upstox Account\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/contact-ap\/\" class=\"tsb-fno-btn-secondary\">\n            Get F&amp;O Trading Support\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-hero-card\">\n        <h3>F&amp;O Quick Guide<\/h3>\n\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-mini-list\">\n          <div>\n            <strong>Futures<\/strong>\n            <span>Agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <strong>Options<\/strong>\n            <span>Right to buy or sell, depending on contract type.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div>\n            <strong>High Risk<\/strong>\n            <span>Understand margin, expiry, lot size, premium, and volatility.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          F&amp;O trading can involve high risk and quick losses. Trade only after understanding derivatives, margin, charges, and risk.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- What is F&O -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container tsb-fno-two-col\">\n\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Derivatives Basics<\/span>\n        <h2>What is Futures and Options Trading?<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n          Futures and Options are derivative contracts used for trading, hedging, and market exposure.\n          In futures, buyers and sellers agree to trade an asset at a future date at a predetermined price.\n          In options, the buyer gets the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the underlying asset\n          at a specified price before or on expiry, depending on the contract type.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          F&amp;O trading can involve high risk, margin requirements, volatility, and quick price movement.\n          Users should understand contract specifications, expiry, lot size, strike price, option premium,\n          margin, charges, and risk before trading.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-point-card\">\n        <h3>Key Points<\/h3>\n        <ul>\n          <li>F&amp;O stands for Futures and Options.<\/li>\n          <li>F&amp;O is part of the derivatives segment.<\/li>\n          <li>Contracts may be based on stocks, indices, commodities, or currencies.<\/li>\n          <li>Futures involve obligation; options involve rights for buyers.<\/li>\n          <li>Lot size, expiry, strike price, premium, and margin are important.<\/li>\n          <li>F&amp;O trading can involve high risk and losses.<\/li>\n          <li>Segment activation may be required before trading.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Futures and Options -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section tsb-fno-soft-bg\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container tsb-fno-card-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-info-card\">\n        <h2>Futures Trading on Upstox<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Futures trading allows eligible users to take positions in futures contracts through the\n          Upstox platform. A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at\n          a predetermined price on a future date.\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Futures contracts have expiry dates.<\/li>\n          <li>Trades happen in fixed lot sizes.<\/li>\n          <li>Margin is required to enter futures positions.<\/li>\n          <li>Profits and losses can move quickly.<\/li>\n          <li>Futures can be used for trading or hedging.<\/li>\n          <li>Users should monitor margin, volatility, and expiry dates.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-info-card\">\n        <h2>Options Trading on Upstox<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Options trading allows eligible users to trade call and put options through the Upstox platform.\n          A call option gives the buyer the right to buy the underlying asset, while a put option gives the\n          buyer the right to sell the underlying asset, subject to contract terms.\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Options include call and put contracts.<\/li>\n          <li>Options have strike prices and expiry dates.<\/li>\n          <li>Option buyers pay a premium.<\/li>\n          <li>Option sellers may need higher margin.<\/li>\n          <li>Options can lose value due to time decay.<\/li>\n          <li>Risk can be high, especially for option selling.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Features -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Platform Features<\/span>\n        <h2>F&amp;O Trading Features on Upstox<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Upstox provides digital tools that help eligible users access futures and options trading\n          after account and segment activation.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-grid\">\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-card\"><span>01<\/span><h3>Market Search<\/h3><p>Search futures and options contracts across available segments.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-card\"><span>02<\/span><h3>Option Chain<\/h3><p>View available strike prices, call\/put contracts, premiums, and market depth where available.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-card\"><span>03<\/span><h3>Charts and Indicators<\/h3><p>Use charts, timeframes, indicators, and drawing tools for market study.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-card\"><span>04<\/span><h3>Orders and Positions<\/h3><p>Place, modify, track, and manage F&amp;O orders and open positions.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-card\"><span>05<\/span><h3>Margin and Funds<\/h3><p>Check available funds, required margin, and position-related requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-card\"><span>06<\/span><h3>Reports and Contract Notes<\/h3><p>View trading reports, contract notes, and account-related statements where available.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Steps -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section tsb-fno-soft-bg\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Process<\/span>\n        <h2>How to Start Futures and Options Trading with Upstox<\/h2>\n        <p>Users can start F&amp;O trading only after account activation and required segment activation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-steps\">\n        <div><strong>Step 1<\/strong><h3>Open an Upstox Account<\/h3><p>Start with the official Upstox Demat and Trading account opening process.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 2<\/strong><h3>Complete KYC and Documents<\/h3><p>Complete PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, documents, and e-sign where applicable.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 3<\/strong><h3>Activate F&amp;O Segment<\/h3><p>Activate the F&amp;O segment if eligible. Income proof or additional verification may be required.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 4<\/strong><h3>Add Funds<\/h3><p>Add funds through official Upstox payment and fund transfer methods.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 5<\/strong><h3>Learn Contracts and Risks<\/h3><p>Understand futures, options, lot size, expiry, strike price, premium, margin, volatility, and charges.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 6<\/strong><h3>Search Contract<\/h3><p>Search the required futures or options contract on the Upstox app or web platform.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 7<\/strong><h3>Place Order<\/h3><p>Enter quantity, price, order type, and review order details before placing.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 8<\/strong><h3>Monitor Position and Margin<\/h3><p>Track positions, margin, profit\/loss, expiry, and risk.<\/p><\/div>\n        <div><strong>Step 9<\/strong><h3>Exit or Square Off Position<\/h3><p>Close or square off the position as per the trading plan and platform rules.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Charges + Margin -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container tsb-fno-card-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-info-card\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Charges<\/span>\n        <h2>Upstox Futures and Options Trading Charges<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Before placing F&amp;O trades, users should understand brokerage and other applicable charges.\n          Upstox\u2019s official pricing information mentions up to \u20b920\/order on F&amp;O, along with Stocks,\n          Commodity, and Currency trades.\n        <\/p>\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-tags\">\n          <span>Brokerage<\/span>\n          <span>GST<\/span>\n          <span>STT\/CTT<\/span>\n          <span>Exchange Charges<\/span>\n          <span>SEBI Charges<\/span>\n          <span>Stamp Duty<\/span>\n          <span>Clearing Charges<\/span>\n          <span>Other Charges<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"tsb-fno-note\">\n          Charges can change from time to time. Users should always verify the latest official Upstox pricing and brokerage calculator before placing futures or options trades.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-info-card\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Segment Activation<\/span>\n        <h2>F&amp;O Segment Activation, Margin and Income Proof<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          F&amp;O trading may require segment activation before users can place trades. For derivatives\n          trading, users may need to provide income proof or complete additional verification depending\n          on official requirements.\n        <\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Margin is required for many F&amp;O trades.<\/li>\n          <li>Margin can change depending on market conditions.<\/li>\n          <li>Option selling generally requires higher margin.<\/li>\n          <li>Insufficient margin can lead to rejection or square-off.<\/li>\n          <li>Users should monitor margin before and after placing trades.<\/li>\n          <li>Do not trade only because margin is available.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Income Proof -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section tsb-fno-soft-bg\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container\">\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Documents<\/span>\n        <h2>Income Proof Examples for F&amp;O Activation<\/h2>\n        <p>Income proof or additional verification may be required for F&amp;O segment activation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-proof-grid\">\n        <div>Bank statement<\/div>\n        <div>Salary slip<\/div>\n        <div>Form 16<\/div>\n        <div>ITR statement<\/div>\n        <div>Demat holding statement<\/div>\n        <div>Net worth certificate<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Comparison Table -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">Comparison<\/span>\n        <h2>Futures Trading vs Options Trading<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"tsb-fno-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th>Point<\/th>\n              <th>Futures Trading<\/th>\n              <th>Options Trading<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><td>Contract Type<\/td><td>Agreement to buy\/sell in future<\/td><td>Right to buy\/sell, not obligation for buyer<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Obligation<\/td><td>Buyer and seller both have obligation<\/td><td>Buyer has right; seller has obligation<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>Margin required<\/td><td>Buyer pays premium; seller requires margin<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Risk<\/td><td>Can be high due to price movement<\/td><td>Buyer risk limited to premium; seller risk can be high<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Expiry<\/td><td>Has expiry date<\/td><td>Has expiry date<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Complexity<\/td><td>Moderate to high<\/td><td>High due to strike price, premium, Greeks and time decay<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td>Suitable For<\/td><td>Experienced traders with risk understanding<\/td><td>Experienced traders with strong risk understanding<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Risk + Mistakes -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section tsb-fno-soft-bg\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container tsb-fno-card-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-info-card\">\n        <h2>Understand F&amp;O Trading Risks Before You Trade<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>F&amp;O trading can lead to quick losses.<\/li>\n          <li>Leverage and margin can increase risk.<\/li>\n          <li>Option selling may involve high risk.<\/li>\n          <li>Options can lose value due to time decay.<\/li>\n          <li>Volatility can change premiums quickly.<\/li>\n          <li>Insufficient margin can lead to order rejection or square-off.<\/li>\n          <li>Expiry-day trading can be highly risky.<\/li>\n          <li>Charges reduce net profit.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-info-card\">\n        <h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid in F&amp;O Trading<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Trading F&amp;O without understanding derivatives.<\/li>\n          <li>Trading without learning margin requirements.<\/li>\n          <li>Buying options only because premium looks low.<\/li>\n          <li>Selling options without understanding risk.<\/li>\n          <li>Ignoring expiry and time decay.<\/li>\n          <li>Using excessive leverage.<\/li>\n          <li>Not checking brokerage and charges.<\/li>\n          <li>Following guaranteed return claims.<\/li>\n          <li>Allowing someone else to trade on your behalf.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Safety -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-safety\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container\">\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label-dark\">Safety Tips<\/span>\n        <h2>Trade Futures and Options Safely with Upstox<\/h2>\n        <p>Follow safe trading and account security practices before placing F&amp;O trades.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-safety-grid\">\n        <div>Use only your own Upstox account<\/div>\n        <div>Do not share OTP, password, PIN, or login details<\/div>\n        <div>Do not transfer trading funds to personal bank accounts<\/div>\n        <div>Use official Upstox payment methods<\/div>\n        <div>Understand F&amp;O risks before trading<\/div>\n        <div>Check margin before placing orders<\/div>\n        <div>Read risk disclosures carefully<\/div>\n        <div>Avoid guaranteed return claims<\/div>\n        <div>Do not trade based only on social media tips<\/div>\n        <div>Stop trading if you do not understand the product<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- Support -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">The Share Brokers Support<\/span>\n        <h2>How The Share Brokers Helps with Upstox F&amp;O Trading Support<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          The Share Brokers Financial Services helps users understand Upstox account opening, KYC,\n          document requirements, F&amp;O segment activation, basic platform navigation, charges, and onboarding support.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-support-grid\">\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-support-card\">\n          <h3>Trust Details<\/h3>\n          <p><strong>Authorised Person Name:<\/strong> Pallav Kumar Jha<\/p>\n          <p><strong>AP Code:<\/strong> AP2513035551<\/p>\n          <p><strong>Associated Broker:<\/strong> Upstox Securities Pvt. Ltd.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-support-card\">\n          <h3>Support Includes<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Account opening guidance<\/li>\n            <li>KYC onboarding support<\/li>\n            <li>Document checklist support<\/li>\n            <li>F&amp;O segment activation guidance<\/li>\n            <li>Basic platform understanding<\/li>\n            <li>Charges explanation<\/li>\n            <li>Account activation query support<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-support-card\">\n          <h3>We Do Not Provide<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Stock tips<\/li>\n            <li>Trading calls<\/li>\n            <li>F&amp;O tips<\/li>\n            <li>Options tips<\/li>\n            <li>Investment advice<\/li>\n            <li>Research recommendations<\/li>\n            <li>Portfolio management<\/li>\n            <li>Guaranteed return services<\/li>\n            <li>Trading on behalf of users<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FAQs + CTA -->\n  <section class=\"tsb-fno-section tsb-fno-soft-bg\">\n    <div class=\"tsb-fno-container tsb-fno-faq-container\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-center\">\n        <span class=\"tsb-fno-label\">FAQs<\/span>\n        <h2>Upstox Futures &amp; Options Trading FAQs<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\" open>\n        <summary>1. What is Upstox futures and options trading?<\/summary>\n        <p>Upstox futures and options trading allows eligible users to trade derivative contracts through the Upstox app or web platform after account and segment activation.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>2. Can I trade F&amp;O with Upstox?<\/summary>\n        <p>Yes. Eligible users can trade futures and options with Upstox after account activation, required segment activation, and applicable verification.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>3. What are Upstox F&amp;O charges?<\/summary>\n        <p>Upstox\u2019s official pricing information mentions up to \u20b920\/order on F&amp;O trades. Other charges such as GST, STT\/CTT, exchange charges, SEBI charges, stamp duty, and clearing charges may also apply.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>4. Is F&amp;O trading risky?<\/summary>\n        <p>Yes. F&amp;O trading is risky and can lead to quick losses due to leverage, margin, volatility, expiry, and price movement.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>5. Is income proof required for F&amp;O activation?<\/summary>\n        <p>Income proof or additional verification may be required for F&amp;O segment activation depending on official requirements and eligibility.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>6. What income proof can be used for F&amp;O activation?<\/summary>\n        <p>Income proof examples may include bank statement, salary slip, Form 16, ITR statement, Demat holding statement, or net worth certificate, depending on official requirements.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>7. What is the difference between futures and options?<\/summary>\n        <p>Futures involve an obligation for both buyer and seller to trade at a future date, while options give the buyer the right but not the obligation to buy or sell, depending on the contract type.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>8. Can beginners trade F&amp;O?<\/summary>\n        <p>Beginners should be very careful with F&amp;O trading. They should first learn derivatives, contract rules, margin, charges, expiry, lot size, risk, and platform features before trading.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>9. Can The Share Brokers provide F&amp;O tips?<\/summary>\n        <p>No. The Share Brokers Financial Services does not provide F&amp;O tips, options tips, stock tips, trading calls, investment advice, research recommendations, portfolio management, or guaranteed return services.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details class=\"tsb-fno-faq\">\n        <summary>10. Can The Share Brokers trade on my behalf?<\/summary>\n        <p>No. Users must trade only from their own Upstox account. The Share Brokers Financial Services does not trade on behalf of users.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-links\">\n        <h3>Helpful Internal Links<\/h3>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/open-demat-account\/\">Open Demat Account<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/account-opening-process\/\">Account Opening Process<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/documents-required\/\">Documents Required<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/upstox-brokerage-charges\/\">Upstox Brokerage Charges<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/intraday-trading\/\">Intraday Trading<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/upstox-trading-app\/\">Upstox Trading App<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/faqs\/\">Upstox FAQs<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/contact-ap\/\">Contact AP<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsb-fno-final-cta\">\n        <h2>Ready to Start F&amp;O Trading with Upstox?<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Open your Upstox Demat and Trading account online and get guided onboarding support\n          from The Share Brokers Financial Services.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"tsb-fno-buttons tsb-fno-center-buttons\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/go\/kyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"tsb-fno-btn-white\">\n            Open Upstox Account\n          <\/a>\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/thesharebrokers.com\/upstox\/contact-ap\/\" class=\"tsb-fno-btn-outline\">\n            Contact for F&amp;O Support\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p class=\"tsb-fno-final-note\">\n          The Share Brokers Financial Services assists with account opening and onboarding support only.\n          We do not provide stock tips, trading calls, F&amp;O tips, options tips, 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