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What charges are levied if option positions get exercised?

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) charges apply when your option positions get exercised.

STT charges for exercised options

  • If you bought options that get exercised: STT is charged at 0.125% of the option's intrinsic value.
  • If you sold (shorted) options that expire: No additional STT is charged since STT at 0.1% of the premium was already paid when the options were initially sold.

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