Trading
Place orders, manage positions, and explore order types.
- How to Use Widgets in PunchView key options data like OI, PCR, and VIX at a glance, and customize how each widget looks on your screen.
- Can I Trade Commodity Options on Punch?Commodity options are not available on Punch. The platform focuses exclusively on NSE and BSE equity and index options.
- Can I Trade in Both NSE and BSE Options on Punch?Punch supports options trading on both major Indian exchanges, covering indices and individual stocks.
- Can I Invest and Do Cash Intraday Trades on Punch?Punch supports both long-term investing and intraday trading across all NSE-listed stocks.
- Are Stock Options Available on Punch?Punch offers options trading on all NSE-listed stocks alongside equity delivery and intraday trading.
- What Investments Can I Make on Punch?Punch covers index options, stock options, and equities across NSE and BSE. Here is what is and is not supported.
- Are There Any Restrictions on Trading Weekly Options on Punch?Punch places no restrictions on weekly options — you can trade them just like monthly contracts.
- Where Can I See My Profit or Loss on Punch?Track live P&L on your charts and in the positions view — both quick-glance and detailed breakdowns are available.
- How to Exit All Your Positions Together on PunchClose every open position at once with a single tap using Exit All from the mini view or full positions screen.
- How Do I Exit or Square Off a Position on Punch?Punch gives you three quick ways to close a trade — from the chart, the mini view, or the full positions screen.
- Can I Trade in Partial Lots Instead of Whole Lots?Futures and options contracts must be traded in whole lot multiples — fractional lots are not supported.
- Does Punch Allow OTM Options?You can trade any strike price on Punch — ITM, ATM, or OTM — with no restrictions on distance from spot.
- How to Change Lot Size on PunchAdjust your order quantity by typing an exact number or scrolling through lot sizes for faster selection.
- How to Place an Order on PunchPunch lets you place trades from charts, the option chain, or directly from stock screens — here are all the ways.
- Does Punch have MIS orders?Punch offers MIS and CNC for cash and equity trading. For F&O, only overnight positions are available.
- What Are the Different Order Types Available on Punch?Punch supports market, limit, and trigger orders along with advanced options like protection, iceberg, and basket orders.
- Is the Open Interest Data Real-Time?OI and OI change figures on Punch update in real-time throughout the trading session.
- What Options Data Are Available on Punch?Punch provides a full set of options metrics to support your entry, exit, and position management decisions.
- How Is Margin for F&O Calculated?Margin requirements differ based on whether you are buying options, selling options, or trading futures.
- What Happens If My Option Contract Is Not Squared Off on Expiry?Index options are cash-settled automatically. What you owe or receive depends on whether the contract expires in or out of the money.
- Why Is My Order Rejected for Low Liquidity?Punch blocks orders on contracts with very low trading volume to protect you from poor fills and execution risk.
- How to Trade Directly from the Punch Chart
- How to See LTP in Your Orders on PunchCheck the current market price of any instrument without leaving your orders screen.
- How Punch Shows Order Timestamps on the Orders PageEvery order on Punch displays the exact time down to the second, so you can tell apart trades placed moments apart.
- How to Use Pre-Made Watchlists on PunchQuickly add curated stock lists like Nifty 50, Nifty Next 50, and FnO Stocks to your watchlist section in a single tap.
- How to Trade Options on PunchAccess strike prices on your chart, check real-time call and put prices, and place orders in a few taps.
- How to Use the Positions Pane in PunchView, exit, add to, or protect your open positions directly from the chart screen on Punch.
- How to Use the Orders Pane in PunchView, modify, or cancel your open and partially filled orders from the chart screen on Punch.
- How to Use the Order Form in PunchPlace buy and sell orders using the order form on Punch, with real-time margin, charges, and market depth.
- How to Modify Order on PunchChange the price, quantity, or type of a pending order on Punch without cancelling and re-placing it.
- How to Create a Basket Order on PunchSelect multiple options contracts from the option chain and execute them all at once as a basket order on Punch.
- How to Exit Basket Positions on PunchClose basket positions using Exit All, individual leg exits, or a reverse basket order.
- How to Plot Strike Lines on Punch ChartsTap the price axis on any index chart in Punch to instantly plot option strike lines with call and put prices.
- Understanding Margin Requirements on PunchLearn how margin works on Punch — what SPAN, exposure, and available margin mean, and how to check your margin before placing trades.
- How to Create and Manage Custom Watchlists on PunchBuild up to 3 custom watchlists on Punch — add equities and option contracts, sort, and group by asset type.
- What Are Iceberg Orders on Punch?Punch automatically slices large F&O orders that exceed exchange freeze limits — here's how iceberg orders work.
- How to Read and Customise the Option Chain on PunchCustomise your option chain on Punch — toggle 15+ data points including Greeks, OI, volume, and IV for smarter options trading.