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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities (Compare Sharekhan and Kotak Securities)

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About Sharekhan
Designed for the Serious and established in 2000, Sharekhan is a full-service stock broking firm that is also considered as one of the pioneers in retail online broking and digital investments in India. It offers online trading and investing services for brokerage through its online trading platforms: Website (www.sharekhan.com), TradeTiger (desktop trading software), the Sharekhan app and the InvesTiger app (both available for Android and iOS devices). Designed for serious Investors and Trader... Know more about Sharekhan

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About Kotak Securities
Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities Ltd is a full-service stock broker offering 3-in-1 account (Bank + Trading + Demat Account) to retail investors in India. It offers investment in equities, derivatives (equities, commodities, currency) and mutual funds. It also offers services like Research SMS, margin trading, depository services and third-party products like insurance. The company also provides direct access to the US markets. Kotak Securities is a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, one ... Know more about Kotak Securities Ltd

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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities

Incorporated in 2000, Sharekhan is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 2800 branches across India. Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 153 branches across India.

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Type of Broker Full Service Broker Full Service Broker
Exchnage Membership BSE, NSE, MCX BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX
Year of Incorporation 2000 1994
Number of Branches 2800 153
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Charges & AMC

Sharekhan trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Kotak Securities account opening changes is Rs 99. Sharekhan Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 400 (Free for 1st year) and Kotak Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600.

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Trading Account Opening Charges Rs 0 (Free) Rs 99
Trading Account AMC Charges Rs 0 (Free) Rs 0
Demat Account Opening Charges Rs 0 (Free) Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account AMC Charges Rs 400 (Free for 1st year) Rs 600

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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Brokerage

Sharekhan brokerage charges for equity is 0.30% on market rate or minimum 1 paisa per share and intraday is 0.02% on market rate or minimum 1 paisa per share whereas Kotak Securities brokerage charges for equity is 0.25% (Minimum Rs 20 per trade) and intraday is Free.

Account Type Sharekhan Classic Account Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan
Fixed Charges
Equity Delivery 0.30% on market rate or minimum 1 paisa per share 0.25% (Minimum Rs 20 per trade)
Equity Intraday 0.02% on market rate or minimum 1 paisa per share Free
Equity Futures 0.02% per transaction value Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Equity Options Rs 20 per lot Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Currency Futures 0.02% per transaction value Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Currency Options Rs 5 per lot Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Commodity Futures 0.02% Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Commodity Options Rs 20 per lot Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Brokerage Plan 2

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Account Type Prepaid - Rs 1 Lakh Dealer Assisted Plan
Fixed Charges Rs 1,00,000 per year Rs 499 (One Time)
Equity Delivery 0.10% 0.39%
Equity Intraday 0.015% 0.039%
Equity Futures 0.015% 0.039%
Equity Options 0.05% or Rs 63 per lot Rs 39 per lot
Currency Futures Rs 9 per lot
Currency Options Rs 5 per lot
Commodity Futures 0.039%
Commodity Options Rs 39 per lot
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Brokerage Plan 3

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Account Type Margin - Rs 1 Lakh Trade Free Plan
Fixed Charges Rs 1,00,000 margin
Equity Delivery 0.25% 0.25% (Minimum Rs 20 per trade)
Equity Intraday 0.05% Free
Equity Futures 0.05% Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Equity Options 1% or Rs 70 per lot Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Currency Futures Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Currency Options Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Commodity Futures Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
Commodity Options Delivery: Rs 20 per trade | Intraday: Free
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Sharekhan Charges Vs Kotak Securities

Minimum Brokerage Intraday: 5 paisa per share | Delivery: 10 paisa per share | Future Rs 0.001 per share Rs 21 per executed order
Other Charges
Call & Trade Charges Rs 20 Rs 50 per call

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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Transaction Charges

Sharekhan transaction charges for options is NSE Rs 5050 per Cr (0.0505%) (on premium) while Kotak Securities exchange transaction charges for options is NSE Rs 5050 per Cr (0.0505%) | BSE Rs 500 per Cr (0.005%) (on premium).

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Equity Delivery NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (each side) NSE Rs 335 per Cr (0.00335%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (each side)
Equity Intraday NSE Rs 335 per Cr (0.00335%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (sell side) NSE Rs 335 per Cr (0.00335%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (sell side)
Equity Futures NSE Rs 200 per Cr (0.002%) | BSE Rs 0 NSE Rs 200 per Cr (0.002%) | BSE Rs 0
Equity Options NSE Rs 5050 per Cr (0.0505%) (on premium) NSE Rs 5050 per Cr (0.0505%) | BSE Rs 500 per Cr (0.005%) (on premium)
Currency Futures NSE Rs 95 per Cr (0.00095%) NSE Rs 95 per Cr (0.00095%) | BSE Rs 22 per Cr (0.00022%)
Currency Options NSE Rs 3700 per Cr (0.037%) (on premium) NSE Rs 3700 per Cr (0.037%) | BSE Rs 100 per Cr (0.001%) (on premium)
Commodity Futures: 0.0026% (MCX) | Black Pepper: Rs. 0.05 Castor Seed: Rs 0.5 Kapas: Rs 0.5, Options: 0.05% MCX (for Agri & Non Agri): 0.0026%, NCDEX: 0.006% | Commodity Options: MCX : 0.05% & 0 for NCDEX
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Leverage (Margin)

Sharekhan margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Kotak Securities margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Equity Delivery 100% of trade value (1x leverage) 100% of trade value (1x leverage)
Equity Intraday Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage)
F&O (Eq, Curr, Comm) 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage)
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Compare Sharekhan and Kotak Securities Features

The trading platforms offered Sharekhan include TradeTiger, Sharekhan Mobile. Kotak Securities offers Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite trading software.

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
3 in 1 Account No Yes
Charting Yes Yes
Automated Trading No Yes
SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Online Demo Yes Yes
Online Portfolio Yes Yes
Margin Trading Funding Yes Yes
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) Yes Yes
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) No
Trading Platform TradeTiger, Sharekhan Mobile Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite
Intraday Square-off Time 3:30 PM
Trading In SME Shares Allowed?
Referral Program
Other Features Pattern finder, Class room training 3-in-1 account
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Review

Sharekhan is rated 3.3 of 5 based on 312 customer reviews whereas Kotak Securities is rated 2.4 of 5 based on 197 customer reviews.

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
  312 Customer Reviews    Rate Sharekhan 197 Customer Reviews    Rate Kotak Securities
Fees 3.0 2.4
Brokerage 2.8 2.3
Trading Platform 3.7 3.2
Customer Service 3.3 2.8
Research Capabilities 3.1 2.7
Overall Ratings Rated 3.3 stars Rated 2.4 stars
Broker Rating Sharekhan is rated 3.3 of 5 based on 312 customer reviews Kotak Securities is rated 2.4 of 5 based on 197 customer reviews

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Contact Broker Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. Kotak Securities - Pay ZERO Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 20 per trade. Open Instant Account Now

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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Investment Options

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Stock / Equity Yes Yes
Commodity Yes Yes
Currency Yes Yes
IPO Yes Yes
Mutual Funds Yes Yes
Bond / NCD Yes Yes
Debt Yes Yes
Other Investment Options Loans, NRI Trading

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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Order Type Offered

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Bracket Order Yes Yes
Cover Order Yes Yes
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) Yes Yes
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) No No
After Market Order(AMO) Yes Yes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) Yes Yes
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Research Report

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Daily Market Report Yes Yes
Free Tips Yes Yes
Quarterly Result Analysis Yes Yes
News Alerts Yes Yes

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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities Suitable For Investor Type

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Casual Investor Yes Yes
Active Investor Yes Yes
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Sharekhan Vs Kotak Securities - Pros and Cons

  Sharekhan Kotak Securities
Pros
  1. Sharekhan offers different trading platforms to suit customer requirements. This includes online browser-based trading, an Installable terminal, mobile, call-n-trade and in-person trade through branch offices.
  2. It offers different brokerage slabs to suit individual customers. Higher your trade your brokerage gets reduced. They have multiple brokerage schemas available to them.
  3. Sharekhan offers online and classroom training, seminars and workshops to investors.
  4. Sharekhan doesn't charge for Online Funds Transfer from a bank account and Funds Pay-out to a bank account.
  5. Sharekhan doesn't charge for DP transactions. Share transfer from and to the DP account is free.
  6. Sharekhan has an India-wide network of branches. You can surely find a Sharekhan in your neighbourhood.
  7. Call & Trade facility is free with Sharekhan.
  8. Sharekhan allows fixed deposits as collateral for future and option trading.
  • Kotak Securities is a bank-based broker offering a 3-in-1 account.
  • Brokerage free intraday trading with online trading plans.
  • Zero brokerage across all segments for investors up to the age of 30 years.
  • Company is part of leading private bank (Kotak Mahindra Bank).
  • NEST trading platform is available for frequent traders.
  • Charges are lowest amoung bank-based brokers.
Cons
  1. Sharekhan doesn't offer 3-in-1 accounts as they don't provide banking services.
  2. Classic account holders cannot trade Commodities, as the segment has to be activated separately.
  3. As a full-service broker that provides Customer Support and assistance via RMs, their charges are basis a percentage of the Securities being traded and not a flat fee.
  • High Equity delivery brokerage charges.
  • High demat AMC changes (Rs 66 per month).
  • Kotak Securities website and mobile app is not as good as new age brokers like Zerodha and Upstox.
  • A widely advertised Zero Brokerage Plan is available only to investors up to the age of 30 years.
  • The customer has to pay a yearly plan subscription fee of Rs 499.
  • Very high brokerage in dealer-assisted brokerage plan.
  • Margin-funding facility causes confusion amount investors who ended up paying high interest charges unknowingly.
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