What Is an Intraday Margin Calculator?
The Intraday Margin Calculator helps you determine how much capital is required to place intraday trades using leverage provided by your broker. It considers the exchange segment (NSE Cash, NSE F&O), margin requirements, and applicable intraday leverage (MIS/CO/BO orders).
Whether you're a beginner testing waters in the Indian stock market or an intermediate trader managing multiple positions, this tool provides a fast and reliable way to check your exposure before placing trades.
How to Use the Intraday Margin Calculator
- Select the Exchange Segment: Choose between NSE Equity, NSE Futures, or NSE Options.
- Enter Stock or Symbol: Input the symbol (e.g., INFY, RELIANCE, TCS) for the stock or contract.
- Enter Quantity: Specify how many shares or lots you plan to trade.
- Choose Order Type: Select whether you're using MIS, CO, or BO — each offers different leverage.
- Click "Calculate": The calculator will show the margin required and leverage available.
You can compare different stocks and order types to optimize capital usage in your trading strategy.
Why Use an Intraday Margin Calculator?
- Capital Planning: Know how much money you need upfront before placing trades.
- Broker Comparison: Use margin data to compare offerings from Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, ICICI Direct, and others.
- Risk Management: Avoid overleveraging and margin shortfalls that can lead to penalties or auto square-off.
- Speed: Quickly check intraday margin for multiple stocks during live market hours.
- Compliance: Stay updated with SEBI margin rules and RMS policies implemented by brokers.
Use Cases for Indian Traders
- Intraday traders planning leveraged trades with limited capital.
- Swing traders using MIS orders to enter with margin and exit quickly.
- Options sellers checking margin needed for writing calls/puts.
- Futures traders managing exposure across multiple lots.
Our Intraday Margin Calculator is tailored for real-world scenarios that NSE traders face daily.
FAQs – Intraday Margin Calculator
1. What is intraday margin?
Intraday margin is the leverage your broker offers for trades that are squared off within the same trading day. It reduces your upfront capital requirement.
2. Does SEBI allow high intraday margin?
As per SEBI's latest margin framework, brokers must collect full SPAN + Exposure margins, but still offer reduced margin for intraday using RMS policies (MIS/CO orders).
3. Can I check margin for F&O using this tool?
Yes. Our calculator works for NSE Cash, Futures, and Options. Just input the lot size and symbol for accurate margin details.
4. How is margin calculated?
Margin is calculated using exchange rules, volatility, VaR, ELM, and broker-specific RMS reductions for intraday trades.
5. Will margin requirements vary by broker?
Yes. Different brokers apply different RMS rules. This calculator gives a standard estimate — always cross-check with your broker's margin calculator.
Check Your Intraday Leverage Now
Plan your capital better and trade smarter. Use our free Intraday Margin Calculator for NSE stocks, F&O, and more.
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