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TradeGuard is an automatic kill switch for Indian F&O (futures and options) traders. It connects to your broker account via API and automatically stops all trading when your self-defined rules are breached — daily loss limit, profit target, max trades per day, time-based cutoff, day-based blocks, or specific date locks.

Broker risk controls are regulatory — they enforce margin requirements and position limits set by SEBI. They do NOT stop you from taking trade #20 of the day when you planned to stop at 8. They don't stop you from continuing to trade after losing your target amount. TradeGuard enforces YOUR rules, not just regulatory minimums. SEBI data shows 91% of F&O traders lose money — the discipline gap is the main reason.

TradeGuard is built in India, designed specifically for Indian F&O markets. Your broker credentials (API keys/tokens) are stored encrypted. TradeGuard never stores your password — only API keys which you can revoke from your broker at any time. Over 500 Indian traders actively use TradeGuard.

TradeGuard works with Dhan, Upstox, Zerodha and Angel One via their official broker APIs — Groww coming soon. Dhan uses WebSocket + polling (dual-channel). Upstox, Zerodha and Angel One use polling-based monitoring.

Never. TradeGuard only needs your API credentials (Client ID + Access Token or API Key) — not your broker login password. You generate these in your broker's developer settings. You can revoke access anytime from your broker's dashboard without contacting TradeGuard.

No. TradeGuard is an independent product. It integrates with brokers via their official public APIs but is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a product of any broker. TradeGuard is an independent SaaS company focused on trader risk management.

TradeGuard uses dual-channel monitoring: WebSocket real-time order feed (sub-second event detection) + 5-second polling fallback. The kill switch typically fires within 5–15 seconds of a rule breach. The kill switch command is sent to your broker twice (with 2-second delay) to ensure it executes even if the first request times out.

No. Once the kill switch fires, the lock is permanent for the trading day. TradeGuard runs a 30-second monitoring job — if new positions appear in your broker account after the kill switch fired, it detects this and re-fires the kill switch. This prevents bypass attempts from the broker app.

TradeGuard sends squareoff orders for all open F&O positions via your broker API. These execute at market price. After squareoff, no new orders can be placed through your broker for the rest of the day. Your broker's auto-squareoff at 3:20 PM also provides a safety net.

1. Daily Loss Limit — stop at ₹X loss | 2. Profit Target Lock — stop at ₹X profit | 3. Max Trades Per Day — stop after N trades | 4. Time-Based Kill Switch — stop at set time | 5. Day-Based Block — block specific weekdays | 6. Specific Date Lock — block calendar dates. All 6 can be active simultaneously.

Dhan users get a free 4-day trial with full access to all 6 rules — no card required. Zerodha, Upstox and Angel One users start directly on the ₹999/month plan. All features are included from day one.

Dhan: Monthly ₹599 (≈₹20/day) · Quarterly ₹1,500 · Yearly ₹6,000. Zerodha, Upstox & Angel One: Monthly ₹999 (≈₹33/day) · Quarterly ₹2,899 · Yearly ₹11,899. All plans include all 6 rules and all broker integrations. See the pricing page for full details.

TradeGuard costs ₹33 per trading day. If it saves you from one bad revenge-trading session per month — typically ₹3,000–₹10,000 in avoidable losses for most retail F&O traders — it pays for itself 5–15× over. Most users see a positive ROI from TradeGuard within the first week.