ICICIDirect FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Which type of stockbroker ICICIDirect is?

  ICICIDirect is a Full Service Broker.

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

  ICICIDirect offers to trade at BSE, NSE.

• How much ICICIDirect charge for trading account opening?

  ICICIDirect charges ₹975 to open a trading account.

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

  ₹0

• How much ICICIDirect charge for Demat Account opening?

  ₹0

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

  ₹450

• Is Demat account mandatory with a trading account at ICICIDirect?

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

• What are the ICICIDirect brokerage charges for equity delivery trading?

  0.55%

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

  0.275%

• What are the ICICIDirect equity futures brokerage charges?

  0.05% to 0.03%

• How much ICICIDirect charges for equity options trading?

  ₹95 to ₹35 per lot

• What are ICICIDirect commodity future brokerage charges?

  NA

• What are ICICIDirect commodity options brokerage charges?

  NA

• What are ICICIDirect currency derivatives (future) brokerage charges?

  0.050% to 0.030%

• ICICIDirect currency derivatives (options) brokerage charges?

  ₹25 to ₹10 per lot

• How much is the minimum brokerage charged by ICICIDirect?

  ₹35 per trade

• What are ICICIDirect transaction charges for equity delivery trading?

  NSE: 0.0031% | BSE: 0.0028%

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

  NSE: 0.0031% | BSE: 0.0028%

• What are the equity futures exchange transaction charges at ICICIDirect?

  0.0018%

• ICICIDirect transaction charges for equity options trading?

  0.05% on Premium

• ICICIDirect transaction charges for futures (currency derivatives trading)?

  0.0012%

• ICICIDirect transaction charges for options (currency derivatives trading)?

  0.05% on Premium

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

  NA

• Does ICICIDirect offer equity (share) trading?

  Yes. You can trade in the equity segment with ICICIDirect.

• Can I apply for an IPO through ICICIDirect?

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

• Does ICICIDirect offer to invest in Mutual Funds?

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

• Can I buy or trade Bonds and NCD with ICICIDirect?

  Yes. You can trade in bonds and NCD with ICICIDirect.

• Does ICICIDirect offer commodity trading?

  No. You can't trade in commodity segment with ICICIDirect.

• Does ICICIDirect offer currency derivative trading?

  Yes. You can trade in currency derivative segment with ICICIDirect.

• Are there any other investment options available with ICICIDirect?

  Equity, Derivatives, Currency, Mutual Funds, ETF, Insurance, FD/Bonds, Loans, Tax, ELocker, NPS

• Does ICICIDirect offer order type bracket order (BO)?

  No. ICICIDirect doesn't offer Bracket Orders (BO).

• Does ICICIDirect offer cover order?

  Yes. Cover Order (CO) is available with ICICIDirect.

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

  Yes. BTST orders are available with ICICIDirect.

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

  No. STBT order is not available with ICICIDirect.

• Does ICICIDirect 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 ICICIDirect. 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 ICICIDirect?

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

• Does ICICIDirect offer margin funding for share/commodity trading?

  Yes. Margin funding is available when trading with ICICIDirect. Please contact ICICIDirect for more detail as this feature may not be available to all the customers.

• ICICIDirect uses which trading platform or trading software?

  ICICIdirect.com (website), Trade Racer, ICICIDirect Mobile App

• What is ICICIDirect intraday square-off time?

  ICICIDirect square-off intraday trades at 3:30 PM.

• Does ICICIDirect offer 24x7 customer service?

  No. ICICIDirect doesn't provide 24x7 customer service.

• Does ICICIDirect provide customer support through Online Chat?

  No. ICICIDirect doesn't provide customer service through Chat service online.

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

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

• Does ICICIDirect publish daily market research reports?

  Yes

• Does ICICIDirect provide trading tips or investment strategies?

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

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