Online Demat and Trading Accounts Options -

ICICI Direct

ICICIDirect is stock trading company of ICICI Bank. Along with stock trading and trading in derivatives in BSE and NSE, it also provides facility to invest in IPOs, Mutual Funds, Insurance and Bonds etc. Trading is available in both exchanges BSE and NSE. Type of Account Share Trading Account Share Trading Account by ICICIDirect is primarily for buying and selling of stocks in BSE and NSE. This account allows Cash Trading, Margin Trading, MarginPLUS Trading, Spot Trading, Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) and Call and Trade on phone.

Online Mutual funds investment allows investor to invest on-line in all Mutual Fund companies. ICICI Direct offers various options while investing in Mutual Funds like Purchase Mutual Fund, Redemption and switch between different schemes, Systematic Investment plans, Systematic withdrawal plan and transferring existing Mutual Funds in to electronic mode.

This account also provides facility to invest in Government of India Bonds and ICICI Bank Tax Saving Bonds. Active Trader Account Active Trader account gives more personalized investment options to the traders. It allows investor to use online and offline stock trading. It also provides with independent market expertise and support through a dedicated Relationship Manager from ICICI.

Account opening fees : Rs 750/- (One time non-refundable)

Brokerage : ICICIDirect.com brokerage varies on volume of trade and inclusive of demat transaction charges, service taxes and courier charges for contract notes.
- It ranges from 0.1% to 0.15% for margin trades, 0.2% to 0.425% for squared off trades and 0.4% to 0.85% on delivery based trades.

Check latest rates at: http://content.icicidirect.com/maili...eeschedule.htm

Advantages of ICICIDirect 3-in-1 account integrates your banking, broking and demat accounts. All accounts are from ICICI and very well integrated. Investment online in IPOs, Mutual Funds, GOI Bonds, and Postal Savings Schemes all from one website. General Insurance is also available from ICICI Lombard. Trading is available in both BSE and NSE.


Disadvantages of ICICIDirect

• Getting access to ICICIDirect.com website during market session can be frustrating.
• ICICIDirect brokerage is high and not negotiable.
• Not all stocks are available under Margin Plus.

Website: http://www.icicidirect.com/


Note: Brockerage may vary from customer to customer, please contact your nearest broker to check the brokerages they are offering.

Reliance Money
The Reliance Money trading websites comes with special security features 'Security Token', which makes you online trading experience more secure without complexity. Stock Trading is available in BSE and NSE. Offline trading is also available through Reliance Money partners in your city and through phone by dialing 022-39886000.

Type of Account Reliance money is offering 3 types of accounts to its customers.

• Account for beginners,
• Middlers and
• Experts.

Brokerage and fees : Reliance Money is offering lowest brokerage rates in today's online stock trading industry. The brokerages are as low as 0.075% for delivery based trading and 0.02 for now delivery.

Advantages of Reliance Money

• Extra security features with 'Security Token'', which is the most secure and tested technology in computer world.
• Simple, easy and fast online stock trading. Almost all investment options are available under one account including Equity Trading, Derivatives, Forex, Commodity, IPO, Mutual Funds and Insurance.
• Branches are now available in all major cities and the number is growing. Branches are open from 9am to 9pm.

Disadvantages of Reliance Money
Interface is like ICICIDirect.com not live terminal.

Website: www.RelianceMoney.com

Note: Brockerage may vary from customer to customer, please contact your nearest broker to check the brokerages they are offering.

Indiabulls
Indiabulls is India's leading Financial Services and Real Estate Company having presence over 414 locations in more than 124 cities. Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd is listed on the National Stock Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange, Luxembourg Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange.

Type of Account -

Indiabulls Equity Trading Account
Indiabulls Equity Trading Account is standard Online trading account from India bulls and along with online trading it also provides priority telephone access that gives you direct access to your Relationship Manager and full access to 'Indiabulls Equity Analysis'.Application Trading Terminal(Need Installation)
Power Indiabulls
Power Indiabulls trading terminal is the most advanced new generation trading platform with great speed(better than ODIN). This trading terminal is built in JAVA. Power Indiabulls is extremely reach in features including Live Streaming Quotes, Fast Order Entry and execution, Tic by Tic Live Charts, Technical Analysis, Live News and Alerts, Extensive Reports for Real-time Accounting.

Brokerage and fees :
Account opening fees : Rs 1200/- (One time non-refundable) as below:
250/- Equity Trading Account opening charge
200/- Demat Account opening charge
750/- Software changes



Advantages of Indiabulls Equity Trading Account

• Brokerage is less compare to other online trading companies.
• Provide trading terminal 'powerbulls', a java based software.
• It's very fast in terms of speed and execution.
• Online IPO.

Disadvantages of Indiabulls Equity Trading Account

• They do not have the facility to trade in BSE, online.

Website: http://www.indiabulls.com/


Note: Brockerage may vary from customer to customer, please contact your nearest broker to check the brokerages they are offering.

Sharekhan
Sharekhan's equity related services include trade execution on BSE, NSE, Derivatives, commodities, depository services, online trading and investment advice. Trading is available in BSE and NSE. Along with Sharekhan.com website, ShareKhan has around 250 offices around the country.

Type of Account

1. Classic Account Trading Terminal

ShareKhan Classic accountAllow investor to buy and sell stocks online along with the following features like Multiple watch lists, Integrated Banking, demat and digital contracts, Real-time portfolio tracking with price alerts and Instant credit & transfer.

• Online trading account for investing in Equities and Derivatives
• Free trading through Phone (Dial-n-Trade)
• Two dedicated numbers for placing your orders with your cellphone or landline.
• Automtic funds tranfer with phone banking (for Citibank and HDFC bank customers)
• Simple and Secure Interactive Voice Response based system for authentication get the trusted, professional advice of our telebrokers
• After hours order placement facility between 8.00 am and 9.30 am
• Integration of: Online trading + Bank + Demat account
• Instant cash transfer facility against purchase & sale of shares
• IPO investments Instant order and Trade confirmations by e-mail
• Single screen interface for cash and derivatives

2. SpeedTrade Treading Terminal

ShareKhan Speed Trade account is for active traders who trade frequently during the day's trading session. Following are few popular features of SpeedTrade account:

• Single screen interface for cash and derivatives
• Real-time streaming quotes with Instant order Execution & Confirmation
• Hot keys similar to a traditional broker terminal
• Alerts and reminders
• Back-up facility to place trades on Direct Phone lines

Website: http://www.ShareKhan.com

Note: Brockerage may vary from customer to customer, please contact your nearest broker to check the brokerages they are offering.