India, Feb. 10 -- justify;">Ask any group of traders about F&O trading, and you will hear strong opinions. Some call it chance, while some treat it like a way to make money quickly. Others stay away after one bad trade and label it too risky for most investors. Most of these opinions come from experience, social media hype, and market sentiments.

F&O trading sits inside the stock market just like cash trading does. It follows rules, price action, and risk math. The problem is the stories or myths surrounding it.

Let's break down a few common myths in trading that tend to shape bad decisions.

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