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What is BTST?
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) trading is a standard trading strategy in the Indian stock market. As the name suggest, it involves buying shares on one trading day and selling them the next trading day, hence we get the name “Buy Today Sell Tomorrow”.
Remember, BTST is neither intraday trading nor positional trading. You won’t get margin benefits from broker & you need to have the full amount available in your trading account. Unlike positional trades, you don’t need to hold the stocks for a longer duration.

How Does BTST Trading Work?
In BTST trading, traders buy shares on one trading day and sell them the next trading day. The idea behind this strategy is to take advantage of short-term price movements in the market. Traders often use technical analysis to identify stocks that are likely to experience a short-term price rise.
BTST trading is most commonly used by traders who do not have the financial capacity to hold positions for a longer duration. It is also useful for traders who want to take advantage of the volatility of the market and avoid overnight market risk.
BTST Trading in India
BTST trading has gained popularity in India in recent years. According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the average daily turnover in the cash market segment was Rs. 57,366.28 crore in February 2022. A significant portion of this turnover is from BTST trading.
According to the National Stock Exchange (NSE), BTST trading accounts for around 12-15% of the total trading volume in the Indian stock market, this is a clear indicator that BTST trading in India is getting popular.
BTST: Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages
- • Takes advantage of short-term price movements
- • Avoids overnight market risk
- • Useful for traders with limited capital
Disadvantages
- • Short-term price moves are unpredictable
- • Brokerage costs can be high
- • Higher short-term capital gains tax




