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Delivery vs Intraday Trading

Compare delivery equity trades vs intraday — charges, taxes, leverage, and risk profile.

FactorDeliveryIntraday
Hold periodT+1 settlement, days to yearsSame day square-off
Leverage1× (cash or MTF)Up to 5× on many brokers
STT0.1% on sell0.025% on sell side
RiskLower — time to recoverHigh — no overnight hold
Verdict: Beginners and investors should favour delivery. Intraday suits experienced traders with strict risk rules.

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