This is one of the most common questions from our community.
And honestly—you should be asking this more often.
The trading industry has had a major trust problem.
Fake screenshots.
Edited PnLs.
Cherry-picked winning trades.
Unverified backtests.
Influencers selling dreams through numbers nobody can verify.
And retail users often end up discovering the truth only after deploying capital.
This problem becomes even worse in derivatives and algo trading.
Returns here naturally fluctuate more. Drawdowns can be sharp. Performance can vary heavily across market cycles.
That complexity makes it easier for bad actors to sell unrealistic expectations.
Which is why SEBI’s new PaRRVA (Past Risk & Return Verification Agency) framework is a very important step for retail investors.
Under this framework, performance claims made by registered entities will move toward independent verification through SEBI-recognized agencies.
This means when you evaluate an investment product in the future, you’ll have far more clarity on:
→ Are these returns actually verified?
→ Is this live performance or just backtested performance?
→ Has historical performance been independently certified?
→ Can I trust what I’m seeing before deploying capital?
That’s how it should always have been.
At Stratzy, we’ve always believed users deserve transparency before they allocate their hard-earned money.
Better regulation helps good platforms build deeper trust with their communities—and helps users make smarter decisions.
Going forward, one simple rule:
If returns aren’t verifiable, treat them as marketing—not investing data.
This is a big win for retail investors, and we’re excited about what it means for the future of algo investing in India.