{"id":26609,"date":"2026-04-23T08:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?post_type=trading&#038;p=26609"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:31:21","slug":"margin-call-in-mtf","status":"publish","type":"trading","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/","title":{"rendered":"Margin Call in MTF: What It Is, Causes &amp; How to Avoid Forced Square-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the world of trading, there are various tools that can be used by traders to enhance their returns. One of such tools is a margin trading facility through which one can enhance their purchasing power without investing the full amount upfront. But few investors know about the margin call, in which the broker can sell your shares without your permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s blog post, we will give you an overview of margin calls and how to avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#What_is_a_Margin_Trading_Facility\" title=\"What is a Margin Trading Facility?\">What is a Margin Trading Facility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#What_is_a_Margin_Call\" title=\"What is a Margin Call?\">What is a Margin Call?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#Reason_for_Margin_Call\" title=\"Reason for Margin Call\">Reason for Margin Call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#Example_of_Margin_Call\" title=\"Example of Margin Call\">Example of Margin Call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#What_is_Force_Square-Off\" title=\"What is Force Square-Off?\">What is Force Square-Off?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#How_to_Avoid_Force_Square-Off\" title=\"How to Avoid Force Square-Off\">How to Avoid Force Square-Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#Who_should_use_Margin_Trading_Facility\" title=\"Who should use Margin Trading Facility?\">Who should use Margin Trading Facility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call-in-mtf\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-margin-trading-facility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Margin_Trading_Facility\"><\/span>What is a Margin Trading Facility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/mtf\">margin trading facility<\/a> is a facility offered by a SEBI-registered stockbroker to their investors so that they can buy shares only by paying a part of the total purchase value, whereas the remaining amount will be paid by the broker. Margin trading increases the purchasing power of a trader, which can enhance their risk with a limited amount of capital, but it carries certain risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-features-of-margin-trading-facility\">Features of Margin Trading Facility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The key features of the margin trading facility are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased Purchasing Power:<\/strong> The margin trading facility allows an investor to buy more shares with their limited amount of capital. This helps them take a larger position in the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding by Broker:<\/strong> The broker with whom you have a demat account funds a significant portion of your investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interest<\/strong>: The amount funded by your broker is chargeable. They charge a certain interest on it. The frequency of interest is generally daily, and it continues till your position is closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carry Forward Trade:<\/strong> Unlike intraday traders, an investor can carry forward their position for a longer period of time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-margin-call\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Margin_Call\"><\/span>What is a Margin Call?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/margin-call\/\">margin call<\/a> is an intimation from your broker in which they ask you to add more funds or securities to your trading account when your margin falls below a certain level. It is generally considered a warning from your broker that your current investment is losing its value and you need funds and securities to maintain such a balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reason-for-margin-call\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_for_Margin_Call\"><\/span>Reason for Margin Call<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key reasons for margin calls are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decrease in Stock Price:<\/strong> When the stock price decreases, the total value of your holding will also decrease. This will result in margin calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Use of Leverage: <\/strong>When a trader borrows too much margin, it increases their risk of a margin call. In this case, even a slight price decrease can significantly impact the value of holdings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collateral Value:<\/strong> If you have pledged your share as collateral to your broker and its fair market value decreases, this will result in a margin call.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/is-mtf-safe-in-india\/\">Is Margin Trading Facility (MTF) Safe in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-of-margin-call\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_Margin_Call\"><\/span>Example of Margin Call<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand the margin call through an example mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You purchased shares valued at INR 1,00,000 by using the margin trading facility offered by your broker.<br>And you have invested 30,000, and the remaining 70,000 will be funded by your broker. Considering that an investor is required to maintain a margin of 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say the market falls and your investment value falls to INR 80,000. And the fund provided by the broker, which is 70,000, is deducted from the investment value. And as stated earlier, the margin requirement is 25%. Hence, the required margin is 25% of 80,000, which is 20,000 INR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you have only 10,000, but you must have 20,000. In this case, you have a shortfall of 10,000 INR, which can be completed by adding 10,000 INR to your account or by pledging securities valued at 10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-force-square-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Force_Square-Off\"><\/span>What is Force Square-Off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A forced square-off is a situation in which your broker automatically squares off your position without taking approval from you because you failed to deposit the required amount in your trading account. Brokers generally inform their investors about the requirement of margin, which is generally known as a margin call, and if the traders do not respond to a margin call in time, they can square off their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-avoid-force-square-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_Force_Square-Off\"><\/span>How to Avoid Force Square-Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The force square-off can be avoided by a trader by following the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using Leverage Wisely:<\/strong> An investor is allowed a high leverage by their broker, but it is advisable to use it within a comfortable limit; a lower leverage leads to a lower risk of margin calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portfolio Monitoring:<\/strong> As stock prices are highly volatile, one must keep a keen eye on the movement of stock price, so that one can save themself from forced selling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Place Stoploss<\/strong>: A stoploss must be placed by the trader based on their pre-defined risk level. It helps a trader to minimise their loss and prevent a margin call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Trading in Volatile Stocks:<\/strong> One must select the stocks that have low beta if they are purchasing them on margin, so that the volatility in the portfolio can be avoided.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/activate-mtf-on-pocketful\/\">How to Activate MTF on Pocketful?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-use-margin-trading-facility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_use_Margin_Trading_Facility\"><\/span>Who should use Margin Trading Facility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Margin trading facility is suitable only for experienced and active trader who understand the volatility of the market and wish to enhance returns by leveraging their returns. If a trader finds a short to medium-term opportunity to purchase a stock and has a limited amount of capital, they can borrow the funds from their broker in the form of margin and enhance their purchasing power to utilise market movement. Pocketful also helps investors by offering a transparent margin tracking facility at the lowest MTF interest rate, which helps an investor in making an informed decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On a concluding note, using a margin trading facility helps an investor in enhancing their returns; however, using it can increase the risk of a margin call. MTF is generally not offered by brokers in all stocks; there is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/mtf\/list\">MTF-eligible list of stocks<\/a> in which a trader can invest. Monitoring of the portfolio is necessary to avoid any margin call and forced square-off. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/\">Pocketful<\/a> web and mobile application, one can easily access the facility of margin trading facility, but it is advisable to use proper risk mechanisms and consult with your investment advisor before making any investment decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/mtf-pledge\/\">MTF Pledge Explained: How to Use Shares as Collateral in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/liquidation-in-mtf\/\">What Is Liquidation in MTF?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/mtf-vs-intraday-trading\/\">MTF vs Intraday Trading: Key Differences<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/how-to-convert-mtf-to-cnc-delivery\/\">How to convert MTF position to delivery (CNC)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/best-lowest-mtf-interest-rate-brokers-in-india\/\">Lowest MTF Interest Rate Brokers in India | Top 10 MTF Trading Apps<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-margin-pledge\/\">Margin Pledge: Meaning, Risks, And Benefits<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/top-tips-for-successful-margin-trading\/\">Top Tips for Successful Margin Trading in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/mtf-vs-loan-against-shares\/\">Differences Between MTF and Loan Against Shares<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/what-is-operating-profit-margin\/\">What is Operating Profit Margin?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/what-is-intraday-margin-trading\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/trading\/what-is-intraday-margin-trading\/\">What is Intraday Margin Trading?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What is Margin Call in Trading?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">A margin call is an intimation from your broker in which they are asking you to add funds or securities when your margin falls below a defined threshold due to market loss.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What will happen to my trade when I fail to meet a margin call?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">When you fail to meet a margin call, your broker may automatically square off your position without taking your consent, which is called forced square-off.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is there any interest in the margin trading facility?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, your broker will charge interest on the borrowed amount. Generally, interest is calculated daily.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can I invest in all stocks using the MTF facility?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">No, not all stocks are eligible for the margin trading facility. Brokers provide a list of approved stocks, which is based on liquidity and volatility.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How to avoid a forced square off by the broker?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">A trader can avoid forced square-off by maintaining extra margin, using stop-loss orders, and monitoring their position regularly.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the world of trading, there are various tools that can be used by traders to enhance their returns. One of such tools is a margin trading facility through which one can enhance their purchasing power without investing the full amount upfront. 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