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Motilal Oswal vs Kotak Securities vs Angel One

Broker Comparison

Motilal Oswal

(3.8) Open Demat Account

Kotak Securities

(3.1) Open Demat Account

Angel One

(3.2) Open Demat 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 ₹ 199 ₹ 600 ₹ 240
Broker Ratings
Usability
Usability (4.4) (2.8) (3)
Charged
Charged (3.5) (3) (4)
Customer Service
Customer Service (3.6) (3.5) (2.5)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Angel One is known as the largest full-service retail broker of India. With more than two decades of broking experience, Angel One has effectively managed to have a pan-India presence in over 1800 cities and towns. Angel One, with its modern technology and functional trading platform, serves their best when it comes to investment and trading advisory services. And it is also known for its transparent working policies and ethical practices.

You can open a Demat account in Angel One in 2 ways:

1. Online Account Opening (Digital KYC)

  • Go to the Angel One website and go to the account opening page. 

  • Fill the application form, submit all the essential documents for In-person KYC verification and identity verification.

  • Pay the charges associated with the Demat account.

  • On the complete verification of the document, your Demat account opens, the confirmation mail will be sent to you on your registered mail ID.

2.  Visit Angel Branch Office.

Angel One offers account opening through the online Digital Know your Customer (D-KYC) process. It takes 24 hours to get the activation details. This is the fastest way of opening a Demat and trading accounts.

Yes, with a market presence of more than 30 years, Motilal Oswal is a reputed SEBI registered stockbroker and depository participant. The company focuses on technology and profitability.  It is also a depository participant with NSDL and CDSL. 

Hence, Motilal Oswal can be considered as a safe and trustworthy financial platform for trading, owing to its reputed brand name and years of service and experience in the industry.

Yes, Motilal Oswal is a highly trusted name in the country, which has been in operation since the last 30 years. A SEBI registered stockbroker, Motilal Oswal is a member of BSE, NSE, MCX and NCDEX. It provides research and advisory services. The company is present on every platform ranging from mobile, web, tablet, desktop and smartwatch app.

They also provide customized service, education material and stock recommendations for customers. They also have a low complaint to active clients ratio.

Borrowed funds from a brokerage firm to leverage an investment is known as Margin. The margin in Motilal Oswal varies across its products and segments.