Futures
What Are Futures and How Do They Work?
Futures let you participate in the price movement of an asset, such as a stock or an index, by trading a standardised contract instead of buying the asset outright. You post a margin, which is a fraction of the contract value, to open a position and ...
What is Rollover in Futures Trading?
Rollover means shifting an open futures position from a contract that is near expiry to a later expiry month. You exit the expiring contract and simultaneously enter the same position in the next month, so you can maintain market exposure without ...
Is it possible to retain futures positions post their expiration?
No, futures positions cannot be retained in the same contract after its expiration. Upon expiry, all futures contracts are mandatorily settled—either through cash settlement or physical delivery, depending on the asset. Maintaining exposure ...
How Does Intraday Futures Trading Work in FYERS?
Intraday futures trading at FYERS lets you open and close futures positions within the same trading day. Leverage depends on exchange-prescribed margins for each contract, and under peak margin rules, intraday and overnight margin requirements are ...
What Are the Limits Applied to NSE Futures Orders?
NSE futures are governed by two main limit types: price and execution limits that control where orders can execute, and quantity limits that cap how many contracts you can send in a single order. These safeguards reduce fat finger errors and ...
What to do in case of a margin shortfall at FYERS?
A margin shortfall in futures trading can put your open positions at risk. At FYERS, it’s essential to act quickly when notified of insufficient margins to avoid automatic square-offs or penalties. Steps to resolve a margin shortfall Check margin ...
How do I respond to an increased margin requirement?
When the margin requirement for your futures position increases, it’s crucial to act quickly to maintain your trade and avoid forced liquidation. Exchanges may revise margin requirements due to heightened volatility, market conditions, or regulatory ...
How Are Futures Margins Determined in FYERS?
Futures margin is the capital that must be available in your FYERS account to open and hold a futures position. Margins are not fixed. They change with exchange risk models, volatility, liquidity, and regulatory rules. You can always check the live ...
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How Long Does It Take to Process a Withdrawal Request on FYERS?
Timing matters when it comes to fund withdrawals. Depending on when and how you place your request—and how the funds were added—this guide explains when you can expect the amount to be processed and credited to your bank account. Withdrawal ...
Why do I see warning messages when trading stocks on FYERS?
When placing an order on FYERS, you might occasionally see a warning message such as “Regulatory Caution.” These alerts are shown for stocks that fall under one or more regulatory, risk, or trading restrictions. They’re meant to inform and protect ...
What are alerts in the order panel?
The alerts option in the order window has been introduced to keep a check on your trading patterns and risk management. There are four options for setting alerts, namely: Price Stop-loss Value Max Loss Price: In this box, you need to enter the ...
How to get in touch with FYERS Support team?
Need assistance with your FYERS account or services? Our support team is here to help during business hours via email and phone. Whether you're facing technical issues or have account-related queries, we're committed to providing timely solutions. ...
What is Running Account Settlement/Quarterly Settlement?
Running Account Settlement, also known as Quarterly Settlement, is a SEBI-mandated process where brokers must return idle client funds from the trading account back to the client’s registered bank account. This ensures that clients retain control ...