Hey Sham1234 as you are new, invest an amount which you can bear to lose. It is completely as per your risk capacity! And should start of trading only the CASH segment of BSE/NSE as you understand and learn the way the market functions. Try out everything and then you will understand what suits your style better. Long term or short term, style of trading, instruments, etc. There are many resources out there on the internet which can help you understand technical analysis. Do remember that it will take time, mistakes and a lot of patience to understand the markets. All the best :thumb: