Frequently Asked Questions
What is a margin calculator?
It estimates the margin, or funds, required to take a trading position in equity, futures and options, currency or commodity.
What are SPAN and exposure margins?
SPAN margin covers the worst-case risk on F&O positions, while exposure margin is an additional buffer required over and above SPAN.
Does margin change during the day?
Yes. Margins vary with volatility and exchange requirements, so the calculator provides an estimate rather than a fixed value.
Is margin the same across brokers?
Exchange minimum margins are common to all, but individual brokers may ask for additional margin based on their risk policy.
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