Apart from large daily volumes, we have other products such as equity derivatives, security lending and borrowing, algorithm trading, etc. 13. The main focus of concern in equity market is investor protection and integrity of trading. Equity derivatives, like all derivatives, can be used either to hedge an existing position or express a view on the equity prices or indices.
Regulated markets, characterised by standardised products, and a broad base of investors, with access to information and legal protection, generally offer better-quality information. However, the markets for structured products work largely over the counter, and a large part of the financial sector is unregulated.