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What does “haircut” mean in trading?

In trading, a haircut is the reduction applied to the value of a security when it is used as collateral. Ventura applies a haircut on pledged holdings to account for risk. The haircut percentage determines how much value is retained as margin, while the remaining value is made available to you as a trading limit against shares.

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Can I apply for an IPO in both the shareholder and retail category through Ventura?
Why are some UPI handles not shown on the Ventura IPO window?
When are funds unblocked if the IPO was not allotted?
I got a confirmation that the shares are credited for the IPO Bid, but I cannot see them on Ventura account, why?
Can a non-client apply for an IPO with Ventura?
Can I apply for an IPO without UPI Id?
When does the application process get completed?
Can multiple orders be placed from same UPI Id?
Can the order be placed at any point?
How do I apply for an IPO with Ventura?
Do I need to register my bank account or UPI Id before transacting in an IPO?
Is UPI the only mode to apply for IPO through Ventura?
What additional documentation/details are required to apply for IPO?
What is UPI?
When can I sell the allotted shares?
What if my bank is not providing UPI service for public issues? Can I use third party UPI ID or a third party bank account for making payment?
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When will I receive my UPI mandate request after placing an order?
What should I do if mandate has not been received?
Can I apply in IPO using Ventura Securities call & trade services?
How to Cancel IPO application?
When will my bank account be debited?
When will I get to know if the shares have been allotted to me?
Who is eligible to invest in an IPO?
What are the Different Types Of IPO?
What is an IPO?
Where can I find the IPOs applied for?
What is a Mutual Fund?
What is an AMC (Asset Management Company)?
What is a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan)?
How can I start a SIP with Ventura?
How do I stop a SIP?
What is lumpsum investment?
What is Switch in mutual funds?
How long will it take for the mutual fund units to show up in my portfolio?
What is NAV in Mutual Funds?
What is exit load in mutual funds?
How do I calculate the Exit Load of my Mutual Fund investments?
What is CAGR?
What is XIRR?
What is an ELSS fund, and how do they help in tax planning?
What is lock-in period in mutual fund investment?
What are closed-end funds?
What is indexation?
Can I invest in Gold via Mutual Funds?
Can I invest in US/International markets via Mutual Funds?
Can I buy and redeem Mutual Funds after market hours?
What are open-ended funds?
Can I make regular monthly investments in an FD?
I already have an active FD with the bank. Can I open another one with Ventura?
Will a savings account be opened for me when I book an FD?
I already have an account with the bank, can I book FD from Ventura?
Can I invest from outside India?
What is the compounding frequency for different FDs?
What is the minimum and maximum deposit amount in Bank FDs?
Are there any documents required to book an FD?
Can I show my e-PAN for Video KYC?
What is a fixed deposit and why should I invest?
Can I book FDs on the web?
What is FD advice?
Will I receive an FD receipt from the bank?
I have a dual SIM Phone, can I link any of the SIMs for the FD purchase?
What is ₹5 lakhs DICGC insurance?
Does the 5 lakhs deposit insurance cover my complete investment?
Who provides the ₹5 Lakhs deposit insurance?
Is there a monthly payout option available with FDs?
Which FDs require Video KYC?
Which FDs do not require Video KYC?
How can I complete my Video KYC?
I've finished my Video KYC successfully, do I need to do it again?
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Where will my money be credited after FD maturity?
Is it mandatory to add a nominee?
Can I pay with someone else's bank account for my FD?
In how many days will the refund for my failed FD reach me?
Can I pay for my FD with a NRE / NRO account?
Can I reinvest my FD maturity amount?
I am a senior citizen, what are the additional benefits I can avail?
How are FDs taxed?
Can I withdraw my FD before maturity?
In how many days will I receive my withdrawal?
How to check if an FD Account has been created?
How much time will it take to update the newly opened (Fixed Deposit) FD Account online?
How to use the Fixed Deposit (FD) Calculator?
When is TDS deducted for Regular Fixed Deposit?
What is the difference between Refund and Re-invest option while booking an FD?
How can I withdraw my FD?
How much can I invest in FDs?
Which payment modes are available to book my FD?
What happens when my FD matures?
What if my payment is deducted but my FD is not booked?
Why is my money deducted before Video KYC?
The mobile number linked with the bank is different from the one registered with the app. Would I be able to continue?
I have a dual SIM Phone, can I link any of the SIMs for the FD purchase?
I do not file taxes. Is there a way for TDS to not get deducted from the FD?
What if my payment fails?
When and where will I receive my money in case of a withdrawal?
How will I get to know when my withdrawal is completed?
Can I prematurely withdraw my FD?
The payment was complete, but the FD status is not showing complete.
I haven't received the FD advice yet. Where will it get delivered?
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How do I exit an intraday position?
Why are some of your shares locked?
What are ECS charges?
How is Pledge-able Value Determined for Mutual Funds?
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How much money is required to buy/sell options?
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How to calculate physical delivery margin?
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How to trade weekly nifty option contracts in Ventura?
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What is physical settlement?
What is market protection?
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What is the client-wise position limit?
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Where can I check IPO subscription data?
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Why is my F&O order getting rejected?
Why am I unable to place orders for certain strike prices in Nifty and Bank Nifty Options?
What is the difference between F&O Execution Range and Circuit Limits?
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Who can use EaseAPI?
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How does EaseAPI work?
How do I get API credentials?
How do I generate auth token for each session?
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What exchanges and segments are covered under EaseAPI?
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Can I modify or cancel orders with EaseAPI?
Does EaseAPI provide market data?
Is real-time Market Data streaming supported with EaseAPI?
Is a real-time order status websocket available?
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Where do I get help or partner support?
How quickly can I integrate EaseAPI?
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How frequently is the IPO subscription data updated?
When will I get to know if the IPO shares have been allotted to me?
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What surveillance actions apply to stocks under ASM?
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What changed beyond lot sizes?
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When are REs credited to the Demat account?
How are REs traded?
When does trading in REs start?
When does trading in REs close?
How can investors holding REs in Demat form renounce it?
What are the payment modes available for the rights issue?
How many applications can be made from one Demat account for REs?
Can applicants who are not existing shareholders of the issuer company as of the record date/ex-date apply for the rights issue?
Where can detailed information about a RE be obtained?
Which segments are REs traded in?
If shares are sold after the ex-date/record date, would eligibility for the rights issue still apply?
Is the price paid for acquiring REs included in the buy average calculation of the rights issue shares?
What if someone sells their REs and then applies for the rights issue?
Should I unpledge the shares to receive REs and be eligible for the rights issue?
What will happen to my RE’s if I do not sell them?
I have X number of shares and I’ve applied for Y more apart from my eligible 1 entitlement. In this case, will I actually be considered for additional shares? I’ve paid the initial amount to RTA. If not eligible for additional shares will they refund to my registered bank account?
How to apply for rights issues if the REs are purchased from the markets or via trading?
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What is the tax treatment in case of the sale of REs?
Can multiple applications for REs be made?
What will happen to REs that are neither renounced nor subscribed by the shareholders?
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How is the settlement for fractional units of REs handled in a Rights Issue?
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How do I reach Ventura customer support?
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How do I redeem mutual funds in Ventura?
Can Ventura clients automate SIPs in stocks?
How does Ventura handle corporate actions like rights issues or buybacks?
How to check dividends received on stocks held with Ventura?
Why are my bonus shares not visible in Ventura holdings?
How can I invest in NFOs through Ventura?
What would be the expiry date and time of REs?
Can Ventura clients trade IPOs through the app?
What is an SWP (Systematic Withdrawal Plan)?
Does Ventura provide margin against mutual funds?
What are large cap, mid cap, and small cap stocks?
Does Ventura offer Bracket Orders?
How to unpledge shares in Ventura?
What is DVR in stock market?
What is Quarterly Settlement of funds?
What is a Basic Service Demat Account (BSDA) with Ventura?
How can I open a BSDA with Ventura?
What is exit load in mutual funds?
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Does Ventura charge brokerage for mutual funds
How to trade in Ventura?
What is a Sell Limit order?
How do I transfer shares from another broker to Ventura?
How do I switch mutual fund schemes through Ventura?
What is the lock-in period for Ventura mutual fund SIPs?
What is the Mutual Fund cut-off time?
What does record date and ex-date mean?
How does the allotment process work if the IPO is oversubscribed?
What is the CKYC number and where can it be found?
Why is the CKYC number important?
Why are record date and ex-date important for investors?
Can I sell my shares on the ex-date and still receive the benefit?
How do I apply for an OFS (Offer for Sale) through Ventura?
How to create a stock SIP on Ventura?
What is an NFO?
What is the expiry schedule for different index derivatives?
What is an AMC SIP and how is it different from a broker SIP?
How to convert physical share certificates into demat form?
How long does the dematerialisation process take?
Can damaged or old physical share certificates also be dematerialised?
Why should I convert physical shares into demat form?
Are there any charges for converting physical shares into demat?
What is the IPO order window timing?
Why is the IPO allotment status not available on the RTA's portal?
What happens to a stock under surveillance?
Why are surveillance measures introduced?
What is an Upper Circuit in stock trading?
When do IPO allotment results get announced?
What are surveillance measures and risks associated with them?
What does ESM Stage 1 mean?
What is a Settlement Holiday?
How does a 1:2 Bonus Issue affect my holdings?
Why can’t I sell some shares because of short delivery?
What is the CPR Formula in Trading?
Do different stock market products have different tax implications?
What is a Periodic Call Auction?
Does Ventura offer leverage for delivery trades?
Why use a stoploss?
Can I access my eCAS statement through Ventura?
Why was DDPI introduced?
Is setting up DDPI mandatory?
How do I activate DDPI with Ventura?
When is DDPI mandatory?
How do I check if DDPI is active on my account?
Can I revoke DDPI?
What happens to fractional bonus shares?
Why has my Average Buy Price reduced after receiving bonus shares?
Will Corporate Actions like bonus issues affect my average buying price and P&L reports?
Where can I see the grandfather clause (pre-budget holding period impact) in Ventura?
Which types of stoploss orders does Ventura let you use?
What is Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and how is it calculated?
What are the different types of margins charged by the exchange?
What is a daily margin statement, and how to understand it?
What does “eCAS statement” mean?
How often do I receive my eCAS statement?
How is the eCAS statement delivered?
What details are included in the eCAS statement?
What is the password for opening the eCAS statement PDF?
Why is the eCAS statement important?
What Happens if a Stock Hits Upper Circuit in Intraday?
What is Lower Circuit and Its Impact?
Can I Pledge Mutual Funds for Margin with Ventura?
What’s the difference between stop-loss and stop-limit?
Is stoploss only for short-term trades?
What can DDPI authorise?
What can I do with collateral margin?
What happens to RE shares if an investor does not apply for the rights issue?
What should I do if I’ve applied for a rights issue but the shares haven’t been credited to my Demat account yet?
If I purchase an REs without holding any shares, am I eligible to apply for REs?
At what price can I sell my REs in the market?
What does renouncee signify in REs?
Do the REs need to be credited to my account to be eligible for applying for rights issue?
While applying for REs in multiple transactions, does the order need to be placed multiple times or can one consolidated order be placed?
Can I apply for Rights issue with Ventura?
How do I pledge my shares to get collateral margin on Ventura?
What is cut-off price in IPO?
How do I fill a Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) with Ventura?
What does the mandate amount mean in Mutual funds?
What is Mark-to-Market (MTM) margin in futures contracts?
Are there any mandate charges for SIP or lumpsum Mutual Funds on Ventura?
What is the intraday auto square off time on Ventura?
How to buy unlisted shares in Ventura?
How to apply in HNI category for an IPO with Ventura?
What does IRP (Insolvency Resolution Process) mean?
How to apply for Tata Consumer Products Limited (TATACONSUM) Rights issue?
What is a BSDA (Basic Service Demat Account)?
What is RTA (Registrar and Transfer Agent)?
What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Markets?
What is STT?
What should I do if my saved layout does not load properly?
Can my saved chart drawings or layouts disappear?
Can I have two demat accounts with Ventura?
What are the trading hours for a stock on its IPO listing day?
What is SLBM on NSE?
What Will Happen if an Option Contract is Not Squared Off on Expiry?
What is Span Margin in Trading?
Can I Become a Sub-Broker (Authorised Person) with Ventura?
What is a Demat Account?
What is a Contract Note in Trading?
What does it mean if I see “No records found” while checking for IPO allotment status?
What risks do investors face when investing in stocks under surveillance?
What is an AMC SIP?
How Can I Get a DIS Booklet from Ventura?
What is an ISIN in Stock Market?
Can I Open Multiple Demat Accounts with Ventura?
What are G-Secs and Can I Buy Them with Ventura?
Is trading with Ventura safe?
How can I transfer shares from CDSL to NSDL demat account via Ventura?
How do I create a Ventura trading and Demat account?
Does Ventura allow gifting of shares?
What does lock-in period mean in mutual funds?
What are the different surveillance measures in the stock market?
What is the difference between positions and holdings?
What is an InvIT and how can I invest through Ventura?
What does GSM Stage 4 mean?
What is delivery margin in Ventura?
What is REIT investment?
What is a stock split?
What is a buyback and how does it work?
What triggers an F&O ban period for a stock?
Why do F&O contracts enter ban period?
Can I open new F&O positions during a ban period?
What is a good expense ratio?
What is iNAV in ETFs?
How can I track ETF performance on Ventura?
How can I activate the commodity segment?
What are the trading hours for commodity markets?
How do I place a commodity trade?
What factors affect commodity prices?
Does Ventura offer commodity trading?
What order types are available for commodity trading?
What is the margin in commodity trading? 
Does Ventura provide a combined ledger for equity and commodity trading?
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