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Margin Calculator
Buying power from capital and margin %. Classroom maths only — not investment advice and not a broker product.
Inputs
Buying power
₹5,00,000
- Approx leverage
- 5.00×
- Margin %
- 20.0%
How this works
- Buying power = capital ÷ (margin% / 100).
- Leverage ≈ 100 ÷ margin%.
- Real brokers use VAR, ELM and exchange haircuts — this is classroom leverage only.
Educational only. PaisaTrade is not a broker and not SEBI-registered investment advice. Verify figures with your bank, broker, or tax professional before acting.
FAQs
Is higher leverage better?
No. Higher leverage amplifies both gains and losses. PaisaTrade teaches risk first.
Intraday vs delivery margin?
Intraday margins are usually lower (higher leverage). Overnight / delivery needs more capital.