Futures
How does futures trading work?
Futures trading involves committing to a contract where you agree to purchase or sell an underlying asset at a pre-agreed price on a specified future date. When you enter into a futures contract, you're required to pay a 'margin', which is a fraction ...
What is a futures contract?
A futures contract is a standardised agreement made between two parties. It stipulates buying or selling an asset – be it Stocks, Indices, Currencies or Commodities – at a predetermined future date and price. Since the two contracting parties may not ...
What is rollover in futures trading?
In the realm of futures trading, a rollover involves transferring the exposure of a current position to a future contract period. This is typically done to avoid the delivery process or settlement that occurs at the expiry of a futures contract. The ...
What is the cost of rolling over a position?
When you opt for a rollover, you'll encounter costs that include the price difference between your current contract and the next or far month contract. Additionally, expect to cover brokerage and transaction fees for both the closing and opening ...
Is it possible to retain futures positions post their expiration?
In futures trading, positions cannot be retained post their expiration in the same contract; they are indeed due for settlement on the contract's expiry. If a trader wishes to maintain exposure to the market, they must perform a rollover (refer to ...
How do leverage levels vary for Intraday Futures across different stocks?
The leverage available for Futures contracts of different scrips can vary depending on several factors, including the contract's value, market liquidity, and volatility. These factors influence the margin requirements set by the exchange and, ...
Can I continue my intraday futures positions beyond the day?
Absolutely! You can extend your intraday futures position to an overnight position by using the 'Convert' option found under the 'Positions' Tab on the Account Manager. There will not be any additional margin required to convert the position. ...
Do I get extra leverage for intraday futures positions?
Previously, brokers had the latitude to offer clients additional margins for intraday futures trades, requiring less than the margins for overnight transactions. However, with the peak margin regulations in play, this facility is no longer available. ...
Is there any limits for futures orders on the NSE?
When engaging in futures trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), it's crucial to operate within set price and quantity parameters. For Stock Futures, your order price is required to be within a 20% range—above or below—the previous day's ...
What to do in case of a margin shortfall at FYERS?
If you encounter a margin shortfall while trading futures at FYERS, you should promptly deposit funds to cover the gap. This action will help you meet the minimum margin requirements and maintain your positions. Steps to take: Check Margin ...
How do I respond to an increased margin requirement?
Should the margin requirement rise, it becomes imperative for investors to allocate additional funds for their open positions. Failure to do so may result in the position being squared off.
Can futures contract margin requirements vary?
Yes, due to price volatility fluctuations, margin requirements can change. For real-time margin details, please refer to our Margin Calculator.
How do I determine the margin blocked for futures trading?
The margin blocked is contingent on the specific scrip. For detailed information on particular scrips, you can check the margin requirements in our Margin Calculator.
Can I short futures contracts without owning the underlying shares?
Absolutely. With FYERS, you can short futures contracts without the need to hold the underlying shares. This is because futures contracts are settled in cash, eliminating the requirement for physical possession of the securities in your Demat ...
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