Margins
Does SAMCO provide Intraday Margin Limits?
SAMCO provides Intraday Margin Limits. Margin limits differ for each stock. You need to select the Order type "MIS" while placing an order for availing intraday margin limits.
SAMCO has different margin requirements and leverage available for different segments as under :
Equities | For Intraday up to 33x depending on the product type and stock selected. Up to 4x delivery leverage with SAMCO CashPlus. |
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Equity Futures | For Intraday up to 80x depending on product type and contract selected. |
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Equity Options | No Leverage for purchase of options. 2x times margin for writing options intraday. |
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Currency Futures | For Intraday up to 100x depending on product type and contract selected. |
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Currency Options | No Leverage for purchase of options. 2x times margin for writing options intraday. |
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Commodity Futures | For Intraday up to 60x depending on product type and contract selected. |
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SAMCO clears with the exchanges on T day so overnight exchange margins are the lowest in the industry.
How much margin do I need to trade across segments?
In order to calculate the margin requirements across segments, use our Margin Calculator.
Do I get margin against shares with SAMCO?
Yes. You can get margin against shares with SAMCO with 2 products – IntraPlus or StockPlus. Refer our knowledge center article on margin against shares for complete information.
Does SAMCO provide delivery leverage?
Yes. SAMCO does provide delivery leverage up to 4x with the CashPlus product. Know more.
Platforms
What are the options available to me to place my trades?
There are several alternatives for you to place your trades :
- SAMCO Trader – Our Desktop .EXE Version for Windows.
- SAMCO Web 5 – An HTML platform to allow you to place your orders on the move which functions on all web browsers, tablets and mobile phones.
- SAMCO Mobile Application – Our Mobile Application for iOS and Android.
- SAMCO Call & Trade – You can also Call & Trade by calling +91 – 22 – 2222 7777 | +91 22 - 6169 9000 from 9.00 AM – 11.55 PM.
Do I get technical tools in the platforms available?
Yes, Technical tools are available on the SAMCO Trader and SAMCO Web 5.
How do I install the SAMCO Trader?
You can install the SAMCO Trader by Clicking Here. For using the SAMCO Web 5, visit trade.samco.in.
I'm bound by corporate firewalls of my organisation and can't install the SAMCO trader application on the desktop? How do I trade?
You can use our SAMCO Web 5, the HTML trading platform which works perfectly fine even behind corporate firewalls.
What internet speed do I need to trade on the Web?
You'll need more than 512 kbps of internet speed for a smooth optimized trading experience.
Tools
What are the tools available in SAMCO?
SAMCO provides you with a lot of innovative tools which include Margin Calculators, Brokerage Calculators, Pledge Monitor, SAMCO Ratings Tool and many more to come.
What are the calculators available and what are their features?
Margin Calculators – Provides all the information pertaining to Margins whilst trading with SAMCO.
Brokerage Calculators – Helps you calculate your brokerage and other regulatory costs upfront.
What is the SAMCO Ratings Tool?
SAMCO Ratings Tool is the first and only Stock Rating tools in India. It uses an objective mechanism to evaluate and rate companies on a variety of different parameters including market analysis, earnings, balance sheet analysis, corporate governance and others. Use the SAMCO Ratings tool to identify whether your stock is an AAA rated stock or a C rated stock or a Penny Stock!.
What is the SPAN calculator and what is it used for?
The SPAN calculator is a tool to help you calculate your margin requirements before you trade a particular security or contract.
What is the "Pledge Monitor" and what is its importance?
Several large stocks have taken a beating and have ended up destroying shareholder wealth when promoters pledged stocks are invoked in the markets by their lenders. Several promoters borrow money by pledging their shares with lenders and when they default on their loans; the stock gets invoked resulting into depressed stock prices. SAMCO's proprietary Pledge Monitor helps you track which promoters are deeply indebted, which have borrowed more against their stock or which ones have repaid their loans and released their pledge on a quarter on quarter basis.
Support
Where can I find the forms required to manage my account?
You can find the forms required to manage your account in the Downloads section.
If I need any help relating to my account, how can I get in touch?
If you need any help relating to your account, there are several ways to get in touch with us :
- Call US - You can call us between 9.00 AM – 11.55 PM on +91 – 22 – 2222 7777 | +91 22 - 6169 9000.
- You can raise a ticket with our Support Helpdesk.
What is the associate program? How does it work?
When you open a SAMCO account, you automatically become a SAMCO referral associate. This status gives you an opportunity to refer fellow friends, family and traders and setup a life time income stream. To join the program, you'll first need to join SAMCO as a customer and then you can start referring your friends and family. To know more, visit our Associate section.
What is the Call & Trade number?
You can Call & Trade at +91 – 22 – 2222 7777 | +91 22 - 6169 9000.