What is order deposit ratio?Order Deposit Ratio

The share of the purchase amount a Korean broker requires in your account when you place a buy order (for example 40%); the rest must be paid before T+2 settlement. Brokers set the ratio by the stock's grade.

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Korea Stock Rules
T+2 Settlement and Buying with a Partial Deposit
Korean trades settle on the 2nd business day after the trade; many brokers let you buy with only part of the money up front, but the rest must be paid before settlement or your shares get force-sold.

Related terms

settlement
T+0
unpaid balance (misugeum)
forced sale (bandae-maemae)

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