Why is my ledger balance lower than expected after a trade?
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Modified on: Tue, 28 Jan, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Your ledger balance may appear lower due to:
Brokerage fees and transaction charges: These are deducted automatically after every trade.
Taxes: Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, and stamp duty are subtracted from your balance.
Margin block: If a portion of the balance is blocked as a margin for open positions or future trades, it won't be reflected as available funds.
Unsettled trades: The profit from your trade will not be added to the balance until the T+1 settlement period is complete.
How to verify in the contract note?
The contract note provides:
A trade-wise breakdown of brokerage, STT, and other charges.
The net amount credited or debited from your account.
By comparing these with your ledger entries, you can identify the deductions that reduced your balance.
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