Mirae Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF (SMALL250) - MTF Margin Comparison
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MTF Margin Comparison - SMALL250
Mirae Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF - Complete Broker Comparison
| Parameter | Upstox | Dhan | Paytm Money | Fyers | Anand Rathi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTF Margin | 20.00% | 20.00% | 20.00% | 20.00% | 16.00% |
| Leverage | 5.0x | 5.0x | 5.0x | 5.0x | 6.3x |
| You Pay (per ₹1L) | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Broker Funds (per ₹1L) | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹84,000 |
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | 18.25% | 12.49% | 14.99% | 9.99% | 14.99% |
| Daily Interest Cost | ₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day | ₹34.2 per lakh/day (up to ₹5L) | slab-based | ~₹27 per lakh/day | see broker |
| Brokerage | 0.1% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower) | ₹20 per order | ₹20/order or 0.05% | ₹20/order or 0.03% | see plan |
| Pledge Charges | ₹20 per stock (one-time) | ₹30 + GST per ISIN | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | per ISIN |
| Max Holding Period | Unlimited | Unlimited Holding Period | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) |
| Max Borrowing Limit | ₹25 lakh | ₹1 crore (₹20L per stock) | No published limit | No published limit | 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 | Auto square-off on margin shortfall | Auto square-off on margin shortfall |
Anand Rathi offers the best margin of 16.00% for SMALL250, while Upstox requires 20.00% - a difference of 4.00 percentage points.
SMALL250 MTF Interest Cost Calculator (per ₹1 Lakh Investment)
* Interest calculated on broker-funded amount only. Actual cost depends on daily closing balance. Rates may vary - verify with your broker.
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About Mirae Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF (SMALL250) Margin Trading
Mirae Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF (SMALL250) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 5 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Dhan, Paytm Money, Fyers, Anand Rathi. MTF allows you to buy SMALL250 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 SMALL250. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of Mirae Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF shares by paying just ₹16,000, with Anand Rathi funding the remaining ₹84,000.
MTF Interest Rates for SMALL250 - Broker Comparison
The cost of holding SMALL250 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 SMALL250 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 SMALL250 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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