Margins and Leverage
what-is-margin
Margin is when a broker gives you more purchasing power than you have in your account. The terms "margin" and "exposure" are often used ...
Mon, 23 Jan, 2023 at 12:24 PM
what-is-exposure
Exposure in the Stock Market is the measure of potential loss or the sum total of money and assets invested in a particular sector of the market or indu...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 3:43 PM
define-exposure-multiplier
Exposure multiplier is defined as the number of times that exposure is allowed on the underlying margin in the Cash segment. This exposure would have to be ...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 4:11 PM
what-is-total-deposit
Total deposit is the overall deposit amount from you that is available with us —the broker—in the form of cash only.
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 4:13 PM
If the margin usage exceeds the available margin in my Upstox account, what will happen?
If there is a margin shortfall in your Upstox account, you will receive notifications via email and SMS to your registered Email IDs and mobile number from ...
Tue, 14 Sep, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Which Upstox trading segment provides the MTF in Upstox?
Upstox offers you the benefit of Margin Trading Facility only for the Equity Delivery segment. You can boost your buying power and amplify your leverage...
Wed, 7 Apr, 2021 at 4:34 PM
What is Estimated Amount on my Order entry screen?
We have updated the app to give you a better experience. If you’re using an older version of the Upstox app, read this. If you’re using the updated versi...
Tue, 14 Sep, 2021 at 7:09 PM
What should I do if I receive a margin call?
You need to ensure you add funds/ exit your position immediately when you get a margin call alert. Your position will be squared off at the discretion of th...
Thu, 3 Jun, 2021 at 1:49 PM
By when should I take action if I receive a margin call?
Our risk management system sends out the margin call alerts when the margin utilization exceeds your available balance. You need to ensure you add funds or ...
Thu, 3 Jun, 2021 at 1:48 PM
What will happen if I don't cover the margin call?
You need to add funds to your Trading account to continue holding your position failing which, the position will be squared off by Upstox. In a case, where ...
Thu, 3 Jun, 2021 at 1:49 PM