What happens to my margin if the stock moves against my favour?

What happens to my margin if the stock moves against my favour?

The margin blocked during a trade acts as a safeguard against adverse price movements. At FYERS, we typically block slightly more than the minimum required margin to provide a cushion. This extra buffer helps prevent positions from being prematurely squared off due to minor intraday price fluctuations.

Impact of Market Movement

If the stock moves significantly against your position, your losses may exceed the initially blocked margin. In such cases, additional funds may be required to maintain your position, and FYERS may initiate a square-off if the margin shortfall becomes critical.

For a complete explanation on how FYERS handles losses beyond the margin blocked, please refer to the article: What happens if the losses incurred are higher than the total margin blocked?

What If...

ScenarioWhat You Can Do
Your position is at risk of square-offTop up your account with additional margin immediately.
You’re unsure of your margin utilizationUse the FYERS platform’s “Funds & Margin” section for real-time updates.
Your losses exceed the blocked marginReview the FYERS policy linked above and reach out to support if needed.
Important: Always monitor open positions and maintain a cushion to avoid penalties and forced liquidation.

Last updated: 18 Jun 2025