{"id":4192,"date":"2025-03-28T16:47:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T11:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/?p=4192"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:02:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:32:01","slug":"how-can-i-convert-intraday-to-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/intraday-trading\/how-can-i-convert-intraday-to-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert Intraday to Delivery Trade in Stock Market?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section el_id=”blog-inner-layout”][vc_row overlay_dotted=””][vc_column el_class=”blog_primary”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]The intraday and delivery trading are two different types of stock trading options<\/strong><\/a>. Intraday trading is the process of buying and selling shares in a single day. In contrast, delivery trading means buying and selling shares for a long period, basically more than one day. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of converting <\/span>intraday to delivery<\/b> trading and provide a differentiation between these two.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Definition a<\/b>t a Glance: Intraday to Delivery Conversion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Term<\/b><\/td>\nMeaning<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intraday to Delivery Conversion<\/b><\/td>\nChanging an open intraday trade (intended for same day square-off) into a delivery trade that you can hold beyond the trading day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Why it matters<\/b><\/td>\nAllows you to hold stocks long term, receive dividends and bonuses, and avoid compulsory square-off<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key consideration<\/b><\/td>\nFull margin\/payment is needed as delivery requires higher funds compared to intraday leverage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Intraday Trading vs. Delivery Trading: The Difference<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Before <\/span>converting intraday to delivery, <\/b>you need to know the basic difference between these two types of trading. The below table provides a comparison between intraday<\/strong> trading<\/strong><\/a> and delivery trading:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspects<\/b><\/td>\nIntraday Trading<\/b><\/td>\nDelivery Trading<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approach<\/b><\/td>\nYou must perform technical analysis for decision-making.<\/span><\/td>\nYou do not have to monitor the market frequently.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time-frame<\/b><\/td>\nYou have to buy and sell the stocks in a single day.<\/span><\/td>\nYou can buy and hold stocks for more than one day.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capital Required<\/b><\/td>\nTraders need low capital to perform intraday trade because they can benefit from a margin that boosts the position size.<\/span><\/td>\nYou should have sufficient capital to cover the purchase of shares.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated Returns<\/b><\/td>\nYou can get more returns even since you invest with low capital because of the leverage involved. The profit depends on daily price fluctuations.<\/span><\/td>\nHolding shares for a longer period will allow you to avail more dividends along with market returns. This increases your probability of getting high returns from your investments. However, the impact of long-term price movements affects profitability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Risk<\/b><\/td>\nYou might face high risk due to market volatility.<\/span><\/td>\nYou can face less risk impacting market volatility due to the long-term.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dividends<\/b><\/td>\nYou cannot avail dividends or bonuses.<\/span><\/td>\nYou will get dividends, bonuses, and even voting rights.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Intraday v<\/b>s Converted Delivery vs Fresh Delivery<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/b><\/td>\nIntraday (MIS\/Intraday)<\/b><\/td>\nConverted to Delivery<\/b><\/td>\nFresh Delivery (CNC\/NRML)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Holding Period<\/b><\/td>\nSame day only<\/span><\/td>\nCan hold for days, months or years<\/span><\/td>\nCan hold for days, months or years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Funds Required<\/b><\/td>\nVery low margin (high leverage)<\/span><\/td>\nRequires paying remaining margin to convert<\/span><\/td>\nFull amount upfront<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility for Dividends\/Bonus<\/b><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Square-off<\/b><\/td>\nAuto square-off by broker if not closed<\/span><\/td>\nNo auto square-off<\/span><\/td>\nNo auto square-off<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Risk Level<\/b><\/td>\nHigh due to leverage<\/span><\/td>\nMedium<\/span><\/td>\nDepends on market movement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/b><\/td>\nShort term price movement<\/span><\/td>\nExtending an existing position<\/span><\/td>\nLong term investing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>How Can I Convert Intraday Positions to Delivery?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to convert from <\/span>intraday to delivery<\/b> positions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: <\/b>Open your stockbroker’s website or mobile application and log in to your account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: <\/b>Navigate to your portfolio section and choose the stocks you want to convert to your position.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: <\/b>Enter the number of shares you intend to convert.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4: <\/b>Now you have to convert your intraday position to delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5: <\/b>Your position will be changed once you have selected this option.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What are the Charges Included in the Conversion of Intraday Positions to Delivery?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You do not have to pay any <\/span>intraday to delivery conversion charges. <\/b>However, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requires a 50% initial margin of the transaction value for this conversion. For instance, you are trading shares worth \u20b950,000 in intraday with a margin of \u20b925,000. In this case, you have to pay an additional margin of \u20b925,000 to convert your intraday positions to delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Key Takeaw<\/b>ays<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n