Intraday Trading

Guides and FAQs about intraday trading in India

Intraday Trading

Intraday Trading: Risks & Rewards Every Trader Should Know

Ever watched a stock move 3% in just a few minutes and thought, “If I had traded that, I could’ve made money in minutes!” That excitement is exactly what draws many people to intraday trading, the art of buying and selling stocks within the same trading day. But while

Beginner's Guide

Margin vs Leverage: What's the Actual Difference?

Ask ten traders to explain margin and leverage, and at least seven will explain the same thing twice. The words get used interchangeably everywhere - broker apps, YouTube, WhatsApp groups. They're related, but they are not the same thing. And if you're going to trade with

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How can I convert an Intraday (MIS) position to Long-term Delivery through the mobile app?

How can I convert an Intraday (MIS) position to Long-term Delivery through the mobile app? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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How can I convert an Intraday (MIS) position to Long-term Delivery through the web platform?

How can I convert an Intraday (MIS) position to Long-term Delivery through the web platform? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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Why is intraday trading not allowed for contracts if the underlying security is under an F&O ban?

Why is intraday trading not allowed for contracts if the underlying security is under a pan? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What will happen to my (Intraday/Long-term) position in case the stock circuit limits are hit?

What will happen to my (Intraday/Long-term) position in case the stock circuit limits are hit? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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Can Yesterday’s intraday profits be used for today’s trade in 021 Trade?

Can Yesterday’s intraday profits be used for today’s trade in 021 Trade? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What do CNC, MIS, NRML, Intraday and Overnight orders mean?

What do CNC, MIS, NRML, Intraday and Overnight orders mean? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What will happen to my (Intraday/ Longterm) position in case the stock circuit limits are hit?

What will happen to my (Intraday/ Longterm) position in case the stock circuit limits are hit? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What happens if the option contract is not squared off on the expiry date?

What happens if the option contract is not squared off on the expiry date? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What are the guidelines for intraday trading?

What are the guidelines for intraday trading? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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Why are intraday orders not allowed for some stocks?

Why are intraday orders not allowed for some stocks? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What is intraday trading?

What is intraday trading? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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Why is my Intraday/MIS position not auto squared off before the market closes?

Why is my Intraday/MIS position not auto squared off before the market closes? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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Why do shares bought for delivery appear under positions on the same day?

Why do shares bought for delivery appear under positions on the same day? Find a clear answer in this FAQ by 021 Trade.

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What are the risks involved in buy today, sell tomorrow trades (BTST)?

Understand the key risks in BTST trading — short delivery, auction penalties, price volatility, and liquidity traps — before you sell tomorrow what you bought today.

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How to do BTST trades at 021 Trade?

You can perform a Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) trade on 021 Trade by buying a stock using the Longterm product type today and selling the same stock the next trading day using the same product type. Example: Suppose you buy 50 shares of Infosys on Monday under the Longterm

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What is the difference between intraday and delivery trading?

Intraday Trading Intraday trading involves buying and selling stocks within the same trading day. The objective is to profit from short-term price movements, and all positions must be squared off before the market closes. Brokers may provide leverage (up to 5x, depending on the stock and regulations), allowing traders to

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How can I buy shares for Intraday trading?

1. Log in to your trading account. 2. Search for the stock you want to trade. 3. Click on Buy. 4. Select the product type as Intraday. 5. Enter the quantity and price (Market or Limit). 6. Review the order details and click on Confirm/Place Order.  Once executed, the

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Why are there restrictions on placing Bank Nifty and Nifty option orders for certain strike prices?

All the strike price of Nifty and Banknifty options are allowed for MIS - Intraday trades. However, for overnight (Delivery) trades, certain strikes are restricted from trading due to SEBI regulations that prescribe market-wide Open Interest (OI) limits. Restrictions on Bank Nifty and Nifty option orders for certain strike prices

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Why was the limit order executed at the market price instead of the specified limit price?

A limit order allows clients to buy or sell a stock at a specific price or a better price. In simpler terms, a buy limit order will only execute at the limit price or a lower price, never at a higher price. On the other hand, a sell limit order

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In intraday trading, can I trade with more funds than there are in my account?

Yes, in intraday trading, you can take advantage of leverage, allowing you to trade with up to 5 (five) times the funds in your account. This enables you to purchase stocks worth more than your current funds or sell stocks even if you don’t hold them in your demat

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How much profits can I make with intraday trading

The profit you can make with intraday trading depends on several factors, including your investment amount, leverage used, market conditions, and the effectiveness of your trading strategy. Since intraday trading involves buying and selling stocks within the same day, the goal is to capitalize on small price movements, which can