Margin Trading Facility (MTF): Get Stock Market Leverage
Margin Trading Facility (MTF) is a service offered by stock brokers that allows you to buy shares by paying only a part of the total value upfront. The remaining amount is funded by the broker.
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Smart Trading with Buy Now Pay Later Stocks
In Share India you can avail the MTF through your existing Trading and DP account.
Increased Buying Power
You can buy more shares than what your available cash allows by using broker funding.
Longer Share Holding
MTF lets you carry forward trades beyond a single day, unlike intraday trades.
Leverage for Better Returns
Leverage lets you take bigger positions and amplify returns when stocks go up.
Flexible Margin Options
Margin can be provided in cash or pledged securities like shares and mutual funds.
Steps to activate your Margin Trading account with Share India
Things to Keep in Mind
- Activate MTF: First, activate Margin Trading Facility with SISL by signing the required agreement and providing cash/securities as margin.
- Select MTF Option: While placing an order on your trading app or web platform, choose “MTF / Margin Buy” instead of normal delivery.
Margin Requirements while trading under MTF
For F&O Category Stocks
- Margin required: VaR Margin + 5 × ELM (Extreme Loss Margin)
For Non–F&O Category Stocks
- Margin required: VaR Margin + 5 × ELM (Extreme Loss Margin)
Note: MTF positions can be squared-off on the same day.
MTF-Approved Stocks
For F&O Category Stocks
View the list of stocks eligible for Margin Trading Facility.