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title: "How to buy or sell securities in minor accounts?"
description: "Minors cannot directly buy shares and government securities in minor accounts. These securities must be transferred using iRage's gift feature or CDSL…"
category: account-opening
subcategory: minor
slug: how-to-buy-or-sell-securities-in-minor-accounts
canonical: https://support.arrow.trade/account-opening/minor/how-to-buy-or-sell-securities-in-minor-accounts/
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# How to buy or sell securities in minor accounts?

> Minors cannot directly buy shares and government securities in minor accounts. These securities must be transferred using iRage's gift feature or CDSL…

## Short answer

Minors cannot directly buy shares and government securities in minor accounts. These securities must be transferred using iRage's gift feature or CDSL Easiest. With Arrow access, minors can sell existing equity shares, buy mutual funds, and apply for IPOs, buybacks, and takeovers.

## How to transfer securities to minor accounts

Transfer securities from another account using one of these methods:

## What minors cannot do

Minor accounts have these restrictions:

Minors cannot place orders for government securities

Minors cannot pledge shares

Minors cannot activate new segments

Minors cannot provide commodity declarations

If the minor demat account was opened before January 2024 (where only a demat account was opened), you need to enable Arrow login access.

## Broker details

iRage Broking Services LLP (SEBI registration INZ000011262), product name **Arrow**. Registered office: Gift City, Gandhinagar.

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Source: https://support.arrow.trade/account-opening/minor/how-to-buy-or-sell-securities-in-minor-accounts/
Publisher: Arrow / iRage Broking Services LLP