FAQs: Clearing and Settlement

Q: What is settlement cycle?
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If an investor has sold the securities when does he deliver broker?
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If the investor has bought securities when does he pay money to the broker?
Q: When can an investor expect to receive funds/securities from the broker?

 

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Q: What is settlement cycle?

A: Settlement cycle is an accounting period for the securities traded on the exchange. At present, trading being done on the basis of T+3 rolling settlement system which employs that the trading done on Monday is settled on the 3rd day i.e. on Thursday. Likewise, trading done on Tuesday will be settled on Friday and so on. On settlement day, the obligations of each broker are calculated and the brokers settle their respective obligations as per the rules and regulations of the Exchange.

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Q: If an investor has sold the securities when does he deliver them to the broker?

An investor has to deliver the securities to the broker immediately upon his getting the order execution confirmation slip or as mutually decided between the investor and the broker.
 

Q: If the investor has bought securities when does he pay money to the brokers?

A: If the investor has bought securities, he has to pay-in funds to the broker before the settlement day or as mutually decided between him and the trading member.

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Q: When can an investor expect to receive funds/securities from the broker?

A: The securities and the funds are paid out to the broker well before the settlement day. The ISE regulations stipulate that the trading members should pay the money to the investor within 3 working days of the settlement day, while delivery of securities shall be made by the member after one week of the clearing/settlement date.

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