Selling stocks from your Holdings is straightforward on the Samco app. Here is how: Tap Portfolio in the bottom navigation bar Go to the Holdings tab Tap on the stock you want to sell Tap the Sell button On the order placement screen, your product type will automatically be set […]
What is the difference between price and trigger price when placing an order?
When placing certain order types on the Samco app, you will come across two price fields Price and Trigger Price. Understanding the difference helps you set up your orders correctly. Price This is the price at which you want your order to be executed. For a Limit order, this is […]
How do I place a Delivery or Intraday order?
The process for placing both Delivery and Intraday orders is the same, the only difference is the product type you select on the order screen. Here is how to place an order: Search for the stock from the Home screen or open it from your Watchlist Tap on the stock […]
How do I search for a stock to buy?
You can search for any stock directly from the Home screen of the Samco app. Here is how: Open the Samco app and tap the Search icon on the top right corner of the Home screen Type the stock name or ticker symbol in the search bar for example, “Tata […]
Why is my portfolio value different from my invested value?
This is one of the most common questions new investors have, and the answer is straightforward. Your portfolio shows two distinct values: Invested Value This is the total amount you paid to purchase your stocks. It is a fixed number that does not change unless you buy more shares or […]
What is the difference between Holdings and Positions?
Holdings and Positions are both available as tabs under My Portfolio but they serve very different purposes. Understanding the difference helps you read your portfolio correctly. Positions = Positions show your active trades for the current trading day. This includes any Intraday trades that are still open and F&O positions […]
Does the portfolio display long-term vs short-term holdings separately?
The Samco app does not currently classify your holdings into long-term and short-term categories within the Portfolio section. All your holdings are displayed together in the Holdings tab regardless of how long you have held them. This classification becomes relevant mainly for tax purposes stocks held for more than 12 […]
Can I download my portfolio report?
Downloading a portfolio report is not available directly within the Samco app. To access and download your portfolio report, you will need to log in to the star.samco.in. Once logged in, head to the Reports section where you can find: Holdings report P&L statement Trade history Contract notes All reports […]
Can I check my dividends and corporate action history from the portfolio?
Dividend and corporate action history is not displayed directly within the Portfolio section of the Samco app. However, you can track upcoming corporate actions such as dividends, bonus issues, stock splits, and rights issues through the Event Calendar on the Samco app. For a history of past corporate actions and […]
Can I view my day-wise profit & loss in the portfolio?
Yes. The Day P&L figure is displayed prominently on both the Positions and Holdings screens within the Portfolio section. It shows the profit or loss your portfolio has generated on the current trading day, calculated based on the movement from the previous day’s closing price to the current market price. […]