ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF (GSEC10IETF) - MTF Margin Comparison

Exchange: NSE · Available on 3 brokers · Updated daily

Best MTF Rate: 16.00% on Anand Rathi(6.3x leverage)

MTF Margin Comparison - GSEC10IETF

Upstox

20.00%

Margin Required

Leverage5.0x

You Pay₹2,000

You Get₹10,000

Interest18.25% p.a.

Max HoldUnlimited

Dhan

20.00%

Margin Required

Leverage5.0x

You Pay₹2,000

You Get₹10,000

Interest12.49% p.a.

Max HoldUnlimited Holding Period

BEST

Anand Rathi

16.00%

Margin Required

Leverage6.3x

You Pay₹1,600

You Get₹10,000

Interest14.99% p.a.

Max HoldUnlimited

ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF - Complete Broker Comparison

Parameter	Upstox	Dhan	Anand Rathi
MTF Margin	20.00%	20.00%	16.00%
Leverage	5.0x	5.0x	6.3x
You Pay (per ₹1L)	₹20,000	₹20,000	₹16,000
Broker Funds (per ₹1L)	₹80,000	₹80,000	₹84,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)	18.25%	12.49%	14.99%
Daily Interest Cost	₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day	₹34.2 per lakh/day (up to ₹5L)	see broker
Brokerage	0.1% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower)	₹20 per order	see plan
Pledge Charges	₹20 per stock (one-time)	₹30 + GST per ISIN	per ISIN
Max Holding Period	Unlimited	Unlimited Holding Period	Unlimited (maintain margins)
Max Borrowing Limit	₹25 lakh	₹1 crore (₹20L per stock)	No published limit
Auto Square-Off	Auto square-off if margin shortfall not met by T+4	Auto-liquidation if margin coverage < 20%	Auto square-off on margin shortfall

Anand Rathi offers the best margin of 16.00% for GSEC10IETF, while Upstox requires 20.00% - a difference of 4.00 percentage points.

GSEC10IETF MTF Interest Cost Calculator (per ₹1 Lakh Investment)

Upstox

Your capital₹20,000

Broker funds₹80,000

Daily interest₹40

30-day cost₹1,200

Annual cost₹14,600

Dhan

Your capital₹20,000

Broker funds₹80,000

Daily interest₹27

30-day cost₹821

Annual cost₹9,992

Anand Rathi

Your capital₹16,000

Broker funds₹84,000

Daily interest₹34

30-day cost₹1,035

Annual cost₹12,592

* Interest calculated on broker-funded amount only. Actual cost depends on daily closing balance. Rates may vary - verify with your broker.

How Much Can You Invest in GSEC10IETF with MTF?

If you invest

₹10,000

Stock value you hold₹62,500

Anand Rathi funds₹52,500

Margin used16.00%

If you invest

₹50,000

Stock value you hold₹3,12,500

Anand Rathi funds₹2,62,500

Margin used16.00%

If you invest

₹1,00,000

Stock value you hold₹6,25,000

Anand Rathi funds₹5,25,000

Margin used16.00%

Frequently Asked Questions - GSEC10IETF MTF

What is the MTF margin for GSEC10IETF?

Upstox: 20.00%, Dhan: 20.00%, Anand Rathi: 16.00%. The lowest margin is 16.00% on Anand Rathi, meaning you only need to pay ₹1600 to buy ₹10,000 worth of ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF shares.

Which broker is cheapest for GSEC10IETF MTF?

For margin percentage, Anand Rathi offers the lowest at 16.00% (6.3x leverage). However, for interest cost, Dhan starts at 12.49% p.a., Zerodha charges ~14.6% p.a., Groww charges 14.95% p.a., and Upstox charges ~18.25% p.a. The total cost depends on both margin percentage and interest rate - compare both before choosing.

What interest rate do brokers charge on GSEC10IETF MTF?

Dhan: 12.49% p.a. (lowest, tiered up to 16.49%). Zerodha: ~14.6% p.a. (₹40 per lakh/day). Groww: 14.95% p.a. (₹41 per lakh/day). Upstox: ~18.25% p.a. (₹20 per ₹40K slab/day). Interest accrues from T+1 on the broker-funded amount until you sell.

Can I buy GSEC10IETF on margin?

Yes, ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF (GSEC10IETF) is available for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) on Upstox, Dhan, Anand Rathi. MTF allows you to buy shares by paying only a fraction of the total value. The broker funds the rest and charges daily interest on the funded amount.

How long can I hold GSEC10IETF on MTF?

Upstox: maximum 365 days. Zerodha, Groww, and Dhan: unlimited holding period as long as you maintain the required margins daily. If your margin falls below the minimum, the broker will auto-liquidate your position.

What are the pledge charges for GSEC10IETF?

Upstox: ₹20 per stock (one-time). Zerodha: ₹15 + GST per ISIN. Dhan: ₹30 + GST per ISIN. Groww: auto-pledged (included in the process). Pledge charges are per ISIN, not per trade - you pay once regardless of quantity.

What happens if margin falls below minimum for GSEC10IETF?

All brokers will auto-liquidate your MTF position if margin maintenance is not met. Upstox gives until T+4 to top up. Zerodha and Groww require same-day/next-day top-up. Dhan auto-liquidates if coverage falls below 20%. Always maintain adequate margins to avoid forced sell-off.

What is the maximum borrowing limit for GSEC10IETF MTF?

Dhan: up to ₹1 crore total (₹20 lakh per stock). Upstox: up to ₹25 lakh total. Zerodha and Groww: no published maximum limit. Actual leverage depends on the stock's margin requirement set by the exchange.

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About ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF (GSEC10IETF) Margin Trading

ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF (GSEC10IETF) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 3 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Dhan, Anand Rathi. MTF allows you to buy GSEC10IETF shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.

Currently, Anand Rathi offers the best MTF margin of 16.00% for GSEC10IETF. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of ICICI Pru Nifty 10 yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF shares by paying just ₹16,000, with Anand Rathi funding the remaining ₹84,000.

MTF Interest Rates for GSEC10IETF - Broker Comparison

The cost of holding GSEC10IETF on MTF depends primarily on the interest rate charged by your broker on the funded amount. Dhan offers the lowest starting rate at 12.49% p.a. (₹34.2 per lakh/day), followed by Zerodha at ~14.6% p.a., Groww at 14.95% p.a., and Upstox at ~18.25% p.a.

When choosing a broker for GSEC10IETF MTF, consider both the margin percentage (which determines how much capital you need) and the interest rate (which determines your holding cost). A broker with a slightly higher margin but lower interest rate may be cheaper overall for longer holding periods.

Holding Period & Square-Off Rules

Upstox allows holding GSEC10IETF on MTF for up to 365 days. Zerodha, Groww, and Dhan offer unlimited holding as long as you maintain the required margins daily. If your margin falls below the minimum, all brokers will automatically square off your position. Upstox gives a buffer until T+4, while Dhan auto-liquidates when coverage falls below 20%.

Pledge & Brokerage Charges

MTF trades are settled via pledge mechanism - your shares are pledged to the broker as collateral. Pledge charges: Upstox ₹20/stock, Zerodha ₹15+GST/ISIN, Dhan ₹30+GST/ISIN, Groww auto-pledges at no extra charge. Brokerage: Zerodha charges 0.3% or ₹20 (whichever is lower), Upstox 0.1% or ₹20, Groww and Dhan charge ₹20 flat per order.

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