Why is intraday equity trading considered ‘speculative’, but F&O trading considered ‘non-speculative’?
In intraday trading, an investor never has the intention of taking delivery. Hence, it is considered a speculative transaction.
F&O trades are considered non-speculative transactions as per the Income Tax Act, as they can be used to hedge positions and also to take/ give delivery of the underlying contract.
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