Margin TradingFacility.
Buy approved stocks by paying only a fraction of the value upfront while ATS funds the rest — you keep ownership of the shares, repay on your own schedule, and pay interest only on what you borrow.
Margin Trading Facility (MTF) lets you buy exchange-approved stocks by paying only part of the value upfront while ATS funds the rest. The shares stay in your name, you repay by adding funds or by selling, and interest of 0.049% per day (18% per annum) plus GST is charged on the funded amount only. Typical holding tenure is 90 to 365 days, and activation takes about 24 hours.
- Android
- iOS
- Web browser
Activate once, use everywhere
MTF is activated on your ATS account, not on a device. Once it is on, MTF orders are available in the Pocket app and the Pocket Web terminal alike.
- Android
- iOS
- Web browser
Features
Everything Margin Trading Facility gives you, and where each piece of it lives.
More buying power
Purchase stocks by paying only a portion of the total value upfront while ATS funds the rest — so limited capital does not have to mean a limited position.
- Trade with limited capital
- Take larger positions
- Keep liquidity intact
You keep the stock
Shares bought under MTF stay in your name. You continue to own them for as long as the position is open and the margin is maintained.
- Continued ownership
- Held in your demat
- Sell whenever you choose
Interest only on what you borrow
An interest rate of 0.049% per day (18% per annum) plus GST is charged on the borrowed amount — not on your own capital in the trade.
- 0.049% per day (18% p.a.) + GST
- Charged on the funded amount only
- Repay by adding funds or selling
On approved securities
MTF applies to the list of stocks approved by the exchanges and by ATS. The current approved list is published and kept up to date.
- Exchange-approved list
- Published and maintained
- Tenure typically 90–365 days
How to use it
From a standing start to your first order, in 6 steps.
- 01
Log in
Sign in to your ATS account with your usual credentials.
- 02
Go to Profile
Select Activate MTF from the Profile section.
- 03
Verify with OTP
Click Proceed and enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- 04
Sign digitally
Complete Sign Now by entering your Aadhaar number and ticking the required box.
- 05
Verify again
Confirm with the second OTP sent to your registered mobile.
- 06
Confirmation
You receive a confirmation on WhatsApp and by email. MTF is activated within 24 hours.
To activate DDPI/POA afterwards, go to Profile → Activate POA/DDPI → Proceed, verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile, agree to the terms and sign with your Aadhaar OTP. POA/DDPI is activated within 72 hours.
Smart leverage: unlock bigger opportunities with MTF
Leverage is a powerful tool that allows traders to take larger positions in the stock market with a relatively smaller upfront investment. Margin Trading Facility (MTF) enables investors to amplify their potential returns by borrowing funds to trade stocks, offering greater flexibility and enhanced profit opportunities. With ATS, MTF empowers you to optimize your capital efficiency while managing risks effectively.
By using MTF, you can enter larger trades without having to commit the full purchase amount upfront. This means you can diversify your portfolio, seize market opportunities, and capitalize on short-term price movements without exhausting your capital. It is particularly beneficial for traders looking to maximize their gains while keeping their liquidity intact.
Moreover, ATS provides a seamless MTF experience with competitive interest rates, easy access to funds, and robust risk management tools to ensure you trade with confidence. Whether you are an experienced trader or just starting, leveraging MTF can help you strategically enhance your market exposure while maintaining financial flexibility.
- Interest
- 0.049%/day (18% p.a.) + GST
- Tenure
- Typically 90–365 days
- Eligible stocks
- Exchange-approved list
- Activation
- Within 24 hours
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Questions, answered.
Margin Trading Facility (MTF) allows investors to purchase stocks by paying only a portion of the total value upfront while the broker funds the rest. This helps traders leverage their capital for larger positions but includes interest charges and minimum margin requirements. For example, with ₹1,000 and 3x margin you can buy stocks worth ₹3,000, where ₹2,000 is funded by ATS — daily interest on ₹2,000 at 0.04% is ₹0.80, or ₹8 over ten days.
It helps you trade with limited capital, allows larger positions in the market, and increases potential returns.
Losses can exceed the invested margin if stock prices fall, interest is charged on the borrowed amount, and a margin call is possible if the stock value declines.
Any investor with a demat and trading account with an eligible broker can use MTF. Brokers may require minimum balances, trading history, and risk profile assessment.
There are two ways: adding funds to your trading account, or selling the stocks purchased under MTF.
No, only select stocks approved by the exchanges (NSE/BSE) and by the broker are eligible.
The broker has the right to square off (sell) your open positions to recover the borrowed funds. A margin call occurs when the value of your collateral falls below the required margin due to a decline in the stock price. If additional funds or securities are not provided promptly, the broker will liquidate your positions to cover the shortfall. This could lead to a loss, especially if market conditions are unfavourable.
An interest rate of 0.049% per day (18% per annum) plus GST is charged on the borrowed amount.
The maximum tenure typically varies between 90 and 365 days, as determined by company policy. During this time you pay ongoing interest on the borrowed amount and must maintain the minimum margin. Failure to meet these conditions may result in your positions being liquidated to recover the funds, so monitor your account closely and have a defined exit strategy.