Derivatives (Futures & Options), when used wisely, can be your portfolio’s shield against risk. You can trade with index movements, hedge and leverage your portfolio by limiting risk without limiting gains. This is facilitated by the fact that by investing a small margin (ranging from 10 to 25%), you can get into the same positions as you would be able to in the cash market.The returns therefore get accordingly multiplied. Mehta Finstock (P) Ltd., which is a member of the NSE, helps its clients leverage short term movements