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title: "What is the interest rate for using MTF and how is it calculated?"
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# What is the interest rate for using MTF and how is it calculated?

> You can use iRage's Margin Trading Facility (MTF) to buy shares by paying only part of the price initially, while iRage funds the remaining amount.…

## Short answer

You can use iRage's Margin Trading Facility (MTF) to buy shares by paying only part of the price initially, while iRage funds the remaining amount. iRage charges a daily interest rate of 0.04% on the funded amount. You can use the MTF calculator to calculate your interest charges and required margins based on your holding period.

## How MTF interest is calculated

Here's how the calculation works if you buy a stock that qualifies for 3x margin in MTF and sell it after 10 days:

## Funded amount calculation

Total value of 3 shares at ₹1,000 each = ₹3,000

Your payment: ₹1,000

Funded amount by iRage: ₹3,000 - ₹1,000 = ₹2,000

## Interest calculation

Daily interest: ₹2,000 × 0.04% = ₹0.80

Interest for 10 days: ₹0.80 × 10 = ₹8

You would pay a total interest of ₹8 for holding the shares for 10 days.

## Additional costs for using MTF

Along with the daily interest rate, these additional costs apply when using MTF:

Brokerage charges: iRage charges 0.3% or ₹20 (whichever is lower) per executed MTF order.

Square-off charges: If iRage squares off your MTF position (for example, due to insufficient margin), a charge of ₹50 + GST applies for each squared-off order.

Pledge and unpledge charges: iRage charges ₹15 + GST per ISIN per pledge request and ₹15 + GST per unpledge request.

When you use MTF, iRage automatically pledges your stocks upon purchase and unpledges them upon sale. If you buy the same stock multiple times using MTF, pledge and unpledge charges apply to each separate transaction.

Example: If you purchase ABC stock on three separate days using MTF:

Purchase charges:

First purchase: ₹15 + GST pledge charge

Second purchase: ₹15 + GST pledge charge

Third purchase: ₹15 + GST pledge charge

Sale charges: When you sell all ABC stock: ₹45 + GST total unpledge charges (₹15 × 3 transactions)

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