Mumbai, Sept. 17 -- Greater public awareness about the risks involved in derivatives trading is needed as many retail investors continue to suffer losses even after three to four years of trading in the futures and options (F&O) segment, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

HighlightIing the need for investors to understand whether they are prepared to participate in the derivatives market, Pandey said continued losses among retail traders remain a matter of concern.

"Even after 3-4 years of trading, there are a lot of retailers in continued losses. So it is a matter of understanding the general media and the general public. If they are not ready for that market, then should they go for it or not? Because they are continuo...