📈 Historical Returns (Indicative)
⚠️ Indicative historical ranges only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns vary significantly across individual instruments.
✅ Pros & ❌ Cons
Advantages
- ✅ High return potential over long term
- ✅ Inflation-beating returns over long periods
- ✅ Ownership stake in businesses
Disadvantages
- ❌ High volatility — value can fall significantly in short term
- ❌ Low liquidity — funds may be locked in for years
- ❌ Short-term volatility
- ❌ Requires research or active monitoring
🚀 How to Invest in Pre-IPO / Unlisted Shares
- Open a Demat + Trading account (Zerodha, Groww, Upstox)
- Complete KYC with PAN and Aadhaar
- Search the stock, place a buy order
- For SIP-like approach, use basket orders or smallcases
💰 Tax Treatment (India)
STCG 20% (held < 1 year), LTCG 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25L (held > 1 year)
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) applies on buy and sell
Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Returns shown are indicative historical ranges and not guaranteed. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.