HDFC Securities FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Which type of stockbroker HDFC Securities is?

  HDFC Securities is a Full Service Broker.

• In which stock or commodity exchanges in India I can trade through HDFC Securities?

  HDFC Securities offers to trade at BSE, NSE.

• How much HDFC Securities charge for trading account opening?

  HDFC Securities charges ₹999 to open a trading account.

• What are HDFC Securities annual maintenance charges (AMC) for a trading account?

  ₹0

• How much HDFC Securities charge for Demat Account opening?

  ₹0

• How much is HDFC Securities Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC)?

  ₹750

• Is Demat account mandatory with a trading account at HDFC Securities?

  Yes. Demat Account is mandatory when opening a trading account with HDFC Securities.

• What are the HDFC Securities brokerage charges for equity delivery trading?

  0.50%

• How much does HDFC Securities charge for equity intraday trading (day trading of shares)?

  0.05%

• What are the HDFC Securities equity futures brokerage charges?

  0.05%

• How much HDFC Securities charges for equity options trading?

  ₹100 per lot or 1% of the premium (whichever is higher)

• What are HDFC Securities commodity future brokerage charges?

  0.02% for Intraday / 0.025% for positional

• What are HDFC Securities commodity options brokerage charges?

  0.02% for Intraday / 0.025% for positional

• What are HDFC Securities currency derivatives (future) brokerage charges?

  ₹23 per contract

• HDFC Securities currency derivatives (options) brokerage charges?

  ₹20 per contract

• How much is the minimum brokerage charged by HDFC Securities?

  ₹25 plus taxes

• What are HDFC Securities transaction charges for equity delivery trading?

  0.00325%

• What are transaction charges for equity intraday trading (stock day trading)?

  0.00325%

• What are the equity futures exchange transaction charges at HDFC Securities?

  .00190%

• HDFC Securities transaction charges for equity options trading?

  0.050% (on premium)

• HDFC Securities transaction charges for futures (currency derivatives trading)?

  0.00110%

• HDFC Securities transaction charges for options (currency derivatives trading)?

  0.040% (on premium)

• How much is the transaction charge for commodity trading at HDFC Securities?

  NA

• Does HDFC Securities offer equity (share) trading?

  Yes. You can trade in the equity segment with HDFC Securities.

• Can I apply for an IPO through HDFC Securities?

  Yes. You can apply in IPO if you have a trading account with HDFC Securities.

• Does HDFC Securities offer to invest in Mutual Funds?

  Yes. You can buy/sell Mutual Fund if you have a trading account with HDFC Securities.

• Can I buy or trade Bonds and NCD with HDFC Securities?

  Yes. You can trade in bonds and NCD with HDFC Securities.

• Does HDFC Securities offer commodity trading?

  Yes. You can trade in the commodities at MCX with HDFC Securities.

• Does HDFC Securities offer currency derivative trading?

  Yes. You can trade in currency derivative segment with HDFC Securities.

• Are there any other investment options available with HDFC Securities?

  Insurance, FD, NCD, Bond, NPS, Loan, NRI Trading

• Does HDFC Securities offer order type bracket order (BO)?

  Yes. HDFC Securities offer Bracket Orders (BO).

• Does HDFC Securities offer cover order?

  Yes. Cover Order (CO) is available with HDFC Securities.

• Does HDFC Securities offer Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) order?

  Yes. BTST orders are available with HDFC Securities.

• Does HDFC Securities offer order type sell today buy tomorrow (STBT)?

  No. STBT order is not available with HDFC Securities.

• Does HDFC Securities offer after trading hours order or after-market order (AMO) or off-market orders? Can I place orders after trading hours; the orders which get executed when the market opens next time? Can I place an order when the market is closed?

  No. You cannot place 'After Trading Hours' Order with HDFC Securities. The After Hour Sessions enable you to place orders even when the market is closed. The timings of the After Hour Order varies by broker to broker. Most brokers allow to place the AMO orders between 3:30 PM to 9:00 AM on trading day and 24 hrs on the non-trading day (weekends or trading holidays).
  
  Note: After hour facility for order placement may not be available in certain segments. Please check with the broker for more detail about this service.

• Can I place Good Till Cancelled (GTC) orders though HDFC Securities?

  Yes. You can place GTC Orders with HDFC Securities. With Good Till Cancelled trading orders; order remains in the system until you cancel it or they get executed.

• Does HDFC Securities offer margin funding for share/commodity trading?

  No. Margin funding is not available when trading with HDFC Securities.

• HDFC Securities uses which trading platform or trading software?

  ProTerminal, Blink, smallcase, Voice Enabled Investing, Mobile Trading App, Digify

• What is HDFC Securities intraday square-off time?

  HDFC Securities square-off intraday trades at 3:30 PM.

• Does HDFC Securities offer 24x7 customer service?

  No. HDFC Securities doesn't provide 24x7 customer service.

• Does HDFC Securities provide customer support through Online Chat?

  Yes. HDFC Securities provide customer service through Chat service online.

• Does HDFC Securities offer customer service through local branch offices or broker franchise?

  Yes. HDFC Securities offer customer service through local branch offices, local partners and franchises.

• Does HDFC Securities publish daily market research reports?

  Yes

• Does HDFC Securities provide trading tips or investment strategies?

  Yes. HDFC Securities provide free tips for stock and commodity trading to its customers.

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