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Stock Scalper (77)
What is Stock Scalper on SAHI?
Who is Stock Scalper built for?
What are the key features?
How do I open Stock Scalper?
Is there a guided tour?
Which instruments can I trade?
Is Stock Scalper available on mobile and web?
Does Stock Scalper cost extra?
How do I switch between stocks?
Which stock lists can I switch between?
How do I switch between my watchlists?
What are Intraday Scanners?
How often do Intraday Scanners refresh?
Can I change the chart timeframe and add indicators?
Do my chart settings carry across stocks?
Can I see two charts at once?
How does 1-Tap Buy/Sell work?
Are 1-Tap orders intraday or delivery?
Can I short-sell with 1-Tap?
How do I change the quantity for a 1-Tap order?
Can I enter quantity by amount (₹) instead of shares?
What is the default order type for 1-Tap?
Market or Limit: which should I use for 1-Tap?
How is the limit price set for 1-Tap orders?
How do I see the margin needed before tapping?
How do I place a delivery order in Stock Scalper?
What can I set in the expanded order form?
Can I place an intraday order through the expanded order form?
How much money do I need for a delivery order?
Can I convert an intraday position to delivery?
Does the expanded order form stay open?
Can I place orders directly on the chart?
How do I place a limit or trigger order on the chart?
Which order type does the chart pick: limit or trigger?
What is a trigger order?
How do I modify a chart order?
How do I cancel a chart order?
Are chart orders intraday or delivery?
What are the lines (pills) on my chart?
Can I hide order and position pills?
How do I set a stop-loss (SL) and target (TP) on a position?
Can I set SL and TP together?
How do I modify my SL or TP?
How do I cancel my SL or TP?
What happens to SL and TP when I exit the position?
What happens to SL and TP when I partially exit?
Can I use a trailing stop-loss?
How do I add to an existing position?
How do I exit a position?
Can I exit all positions at once?
Can I reverse a position in one tap?
Where do I see my orders, positions, P&L, alerts and funds?
What is the difference between Total P&L and Stock Scalper P&L?
What is P&L Protect?
How do I see pending orders?
Why is my order still pending?
Where do I see closed positions?
Why do I see multiple entries for the same stock?
What is realised vs unrealised P&L?
Does P&L include charges?
How do I set a price alert?
Do alerts place orders?
How do I add funds without leaving Stock Scalper?
How do I change 1-Tap orders from Market to Limit?
What if my 1-Tap limit order does not fill?
Can I turn on auto SL and TP for every 1-Tap order?
Can I customise the chart?
How much margin do intraday (MIS) orders need?
Why is MIS blocked for some stocks?
Is there an auto square-off time?
How do I avoid auto square-off?
What brokerage applies?
Why was my 1-Tap order rejected?
Why did my market order fill at a different price than LTP?
My SL did not trigger. Why?
My chart or prices are not updating.
I tapped Buy twice by mistake. What now?

How much margin do intraday (MIS) orders need?

Margin depends on the stock’s risk, as set by exchange and SEBI rules (VaR + ELM). Intraday orders need at least 20% of the order value as margin, so most liquid stocks get up to 5x leverage. Some stocks need more margin, and some are not allowed for MIS. The order panel shows the leverage for the stock (for example, Intraday: 5X) and the exact margin for your quantity under Buy and Sell, before you place.