Broker Comparison |
IIFL(2.8) Open Account |
Kotak Securities(3.1) Open Account |
ICICI Direct(3) Open Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Details | |||
| Broker Type | |||
| Broker Type | Full Service Broker | Full Service Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Account Opening | |||
| Account Opening | Free | Free | Free |
| Account Maintenance | |||
| Account Maintenance | ₹ 250 | ₹ 600 | ₹ 700 |
| Broker Ratings | |||
| Usability | |||
| Usability | (2.7) | (2.8) | (3) |
| Charged | |||
| Charged | (2.7) | (3) | (2.5) |
| Customer Service | |||
| Customer Service | (3.1) | (3.5) | (3.5) |
Brokerage charge is the fee charged by the broker in exchange for the buying & selling of securities or trade executed by the customers.
These charges are payable by the investors on every transaction. However, Kotak Securities charges Zero brokerage for intraday trades across Cash, Futures & Options, and Currency & Commodity segments.
When it comes to Equity delivery, their brokerage charges are Zero too for customers under 30 years of age through the Trade Free Youth Plan and 0.25% of the transaction value if customers are above 30 years through the Trade Free Plan.
In case a customer wants to avail lower interest rate benefit through Margin Trading Facility, he/she can subscribe to the Trade Free Max Plan.
Click here to learn more in detail about the brokerage charges of Kotak Securities.
The cost of opening a demat account with Kotak Securities is free. However, there are other charges associated with having a demat account with Kotak Securities which include safety charges (custodian fee), annual maintenance charges, and transaction charges, depending upon the value of securities.
The 3-in-1 account of Kotak Securities includes a demat account and an online trading account with Kotak Securities and a bank account with the Kotak Mahindra Bank. You can open a 3-in-1 account with Kotak Securities by following the below steps:
Fill out their online application form and submit the required documents.
After filling out the form, call their toll free numbers 1800 222 299 / 18002099191
Or, visit the nearest Kotak Securities branch office.
A retail trading and investment service, ICICI Direct, is a part of ICICI Securities, the largest retail stock broker firm in India. ICICI Direct offers 'online trading and investment' services to more than 20 lakhs customers. It offers services online as well as through a network of branches across India.
Opening a trading account with ICICI direct is free of cost irrespective of the plan you have chosen. However, the other charges like brokerage, maintenance, margin, other charges depend upon the product, segment and the plan you have chosen.
ICICI Direct provides a range of trading and investment options, thus giving new investors a platter to choose from. Also, the company offers free research and advisory services, which makes it easier for stock market beginners who need hand-holding, to start their investment journey and further provides them with a convenient trading experience.
The IIFL Securities is a SEBI registered broker and is a member of NSE, BSE, MCX, and NCDEX. It is considered as one of the best brokers in the country when it comes to its trading platforms like the IIFL Markets Mobile app. IIFL provides one of the best research & advisory, investment solutions, and a personalized Portfolio Management Service to its customers.
IIFL securities is one of the largest independent full-service retail and institutional broking houses in India and is a trusted and well-known name in the stockbroking industry. With almost 25 years, serving over 2.3 lakh active clients in the industry, IIFL securities is a SEBI registered stockbroker with all required certifications and memberships.
The company is trusted by its customers due to its strong brand name, values of the management, easy-to-use trading platforms, and advisory services. Hence the company can be considered as quite fair and as a customer, you can rely on IIFL Securities with your long term investments.
Nirmal Jain, the founder and executive chairman of the IIFL Finance Ltd is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IIFL, who was appointed to the post in June 2020.
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