Trading Calculator
Margin Calculator
How much cash do you need to take a trade? Margin required based on price, quantity, and leverage.
What is Margin?
A margin calculator shows the minimum margin a broker requires to let you take a position, given the stock price, quantity, and available leverage.
Formula
Margin = (Price × Quantity) / Leverage
Worked example
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100 shares at ₹2,500 with 5× leverage = ₹50,000 margin (trade value ₹2,50,000; broker funds the rest for intraday).
Frequently asked questions
What's SEBI's new margin rule?
From Sept 2021, upfront margin is required for both buy and sell positions in cash. Intraday leverage is capped.
What happens if I can't meet margin call?
Broker squares off your position, often at unfavourable price, plus levies penalty. Keep buffer above minimum.
Equity F&O margin vs cash?
F&O uses SPAN + Exposure margin (complex, varies). Cash uses simple % margin as shown above.