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Hi Rishi,
Stock market traders are a specialization within the securities, commodities and financial services industry. They most frequently work for brokerage houses, investment companies, retirement funds and other financial organizations. Common duties of stock market traders include communicating with stock brokers, placing buy and sell orders, trading stocks on electronic networks and completing required paperwork.
To be a successful Stock broker, you need to-
Be a financial expert who is aware of the market conditions that control the stock price.
Have excellent judgment and foresight to offer the right advice to clients based on their financial needs and their ability to bear the risk. Some important tips regarding this:
1. Take a course in stock brokering from either National Stock Exchange or Bombay Stock Exchange
2. Work at a stock brokering firm and gain a minimum of two years' work experience.
3. Determine what type of services you want to offer as a stock broker ranging from stocks, bonds, derivatives, insurance, etc.
4. Ensure that you have adequate infrastructure and finances to register and operate as a stock broker.
5. Register as a stock broker with SEBI.
6. Become a member of a stock exchange.
7. Market your services as a stock broker to attract clients. Word-of-mouth publicity and customer referrals are usually the best ways to get more business as a stock broker.
For more information on this, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/careers/stock-broker-103