I am new to this game. Age wise I am ancient but having been in a medical profession all my life I have had little exposure to the financial market. I am soon going to retire and have this yawning gap of leisure/ boredom ahead of me. I have opened an account with Sharekhan and have tentatively with the help of my broker ---INTRADAY TRADING. Have had bad luck so far - no gain and some losses, and have been advised by my broker to go in for intraday options. Can anybody simplify the concept of options for me ? Is this occupation in my retired life likely to be disastrous for me ?? Some opinions are welcome !!!