What is a Margin calculator?

The margin calculator (WEB) helps calculate the margins required and the leverage offered for trades in all segments. It can also be used to check the allowed strike prices in index F&O contracts, determine the margin benefit for multi-leg F&O strategies in multiple segments and monitor contracts under the ban period. To learn more about the ban period, see Why do Futures & Option scrips enter ban period, what does it mean?

Did you know? The margins required can also be checked using basket orders. To learn more, see How to place basket orders on Kite?