How-to SLB Short selling

How to short sell delivery via SLB

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To short sell delivery via SLB on Zerodha:

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Step-by-step procedure

Six steps per the procedure infobox.

Why SLB-based shorting

For long-dated short positions (weeks / months), SLB allows:

  • Delivery-equivalent short without holding futures.
  • No F&O margin (different framework).
  • Lower capital in some cases.

For intraday short:

  • MIS short is simpler and cheaper.
  • F&O shorting also works.

SLB is best for multi-week / multi-month short positions.

Risk

Short selling has theoretical unlimited risk (price can rise indefinitely). Maintain:

  • Stop-loss discipline.
  • Position size limits.
  • Cash buffer for margin calls.

See also

External references

References

  1. NSE Clearing, SLB framework, nseclearing.com.
  2. SEBI, SLB and short selling, sebi.gov.in.
  3. Zerodha, SLB for short selling, zerodha.com.

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