There is no fixed timeline. A stock can remain under surveillance for a few weeks or several months; it entirely depends on the exchange’s review and whether the stock’s trading behaviour returns to normal. Exchanges review surveillance stocks periodically. If the unusual activity that triggered the flag has stopped and […]
What happens if I place an order for a stock under surveillance?
If you place a buy order for a stock under surveillance on Samco, one of the following will happen depending on the stage of surveillance: Your order may go through but require a higher upfront margin than usual. If your available balance does not cover this, the order will be […]
Are there restrictions on trading stocks under surveillance?
Yes. When a stock is placed under surveillance, the exchange introduces specific trading restrictions depending on the surveillance framework and the stage the stock is in. The most common restriction is higher margin requirements. Normally, you may need to put up 20–30% of the trade value as margin. For stocks […]
What are the common reasons a stock is flagged by surveillance?
Exchanges look at a combination of factors when deciding to flag a stock. The most common reasons are: Unusual price movement – The stock price rises or falls sharply over a short period with no news, results, or business development to explain it High trading volume without reason – A […]
How does Samco monitor stocks for unusual activity?
Samco does not monitor stocks independently for surveillance. This is done at the exchange level by NSE and BSE using their own surveillance systems that track price movements, trading volumes, and patterns across all listed stocks every single day. When the exchange flags a stock and places it under a […]
What is stock surveillance and why is it important?
Stock surveillance is the process by which stock exchanges NSE and BSE keep a close watch on stocks that show unusual or suspicious trading behaviour. This includes stocks that suddenly spike in price without any business reason, stocks with abnormally high trading volumes in a short period, or stocks where […]
Why hasn’t my monthly/quarterly settlement been credited yet?
If your settlement has not arrived, check the following before raising a concern: Timing – Funds can take up to 24 hours to reflect after the settlement date. Wait out the full window first. Bank details – Confirm your registered bank account in the Samco Back Office is active and […]
How do I get a confirmation or receipt for my monthly/quarterly settlement?
Samco sends a confirmation email to your registered email address once your settlement is processed. This email confirms that the transfer has been initiated but does not include the full details of the settlement. To view the complete details including the exact amount settled, and the settlement period you can […]
How long will it take for my monthly/quarterly settlement to be credited to my bank account?
Once Samco processes your settlement, funds are credited to your registered bank account within 24 hours. You will receive an email confirmation when the transfer is initiated from Samco’s end. The exact time of credit within that window may vary slightly depending on your bank’s processing timelines. If 24 hours […]
What is the difference between monthly and quarterly settlements?
Both monthly and quarterly settlements transfer your unused funds from your trading account back to your registered bank account. The only difference is frequency. Quarterly settlement – processed on the first Friday of January, April, July, and October Monthly settlement – processed on the first Friday of every month Quarterly […]
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