HDFC Securities
Full Service Broker
About Broker
HDFC Securities, the brokerage arm of India's leading private bank HDFC, was launched in 2000. Over the years, it has grown to be recognized as one of the top full-service brokers in India. As of February 2024, HDFC Securities has an active client base of 1,088,561.
Product Basket
The segments in which you can invest (includes Equity, Commodity, Currency, Futures and Options) through this broker
Brokerage Plan
1 or more plans offered by this broker, which outlines, Account opening and maintenance fees charged by this broker, Brokerage charges and Margins provided. Use plan switcher to see the difference in offerings, if multiple plans are available.
Charges
account opening
Freeaccount maintenance
Freecall trade
FreeBrokerage
equity delivery
0.5% up to Rs 25equity intraday
0.10% up to Rs 25equity futures
0.025% on order valueequity options
₹100 per ordercurrency futures
₹12currency options
₹10commodity futures
₹20commodity options
₹100Margins
Equity Delivery
0x As per exchangeEquity Intraday
4x As per exchangeEquity Futures
0x As per exchangeEquity Options
0x As per exchangeCurrency Futures
0x As per exchangeCurrency Options
0x As per exchangeCommodity Futures
0x As per exchangeCommodity Options
0x As per exchangePlatforms Offered
Set of software & applications offered by the broker for executing buy and sell orders online. These are names of their portals and mobile apps, for full desc- Full Platform Details.
Other Details
Advantages and Strengths of this broker.
The platform offers a 3-in-1 account facility for managing all financial transactions in one centralized location.
It provides automated chat support through ARYA, an intelligent virtual assistant.
Users can access multiple tools and services, including HDFC Blink and portfolio analyzers, for monitoring their investments.
A portfolio tracking system is available to monitor the overall investment and trading portfolio.
There is an option to purchase Indian stocks as well as US stocks and exchange-traded funds for global investing.
Disadvantages of this broker that it needs to improve upon.
HDFC brokerage rates are relatively high, but they are negotiable for investors who trade in high volumes.
HDFC Blink, the terminal-based trading platform, is available through a chargeable subscription model.
The SMS-based tips and research services are paid services.
Additional Features
Extra features provided by the broker at little or no extra cost. Like research reports, SMS alerts etc.
Other Investment Options
Services provided by the broker for investing in other financial assets such as Mutual funds, Insurance, Bonds etc.
Equily Charges
transaction charges
NSE:
clearing charges
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dp charges
Sell-side, ₹ 18.5 per scrip
gst
18% on Brokerage + Transaction
stt
0.1%
sebi charges
₹ 15 per crore
transaction charges
NSE:
clearing charges
--
dp charge
₹ 0
gst
18% on Brokerage + Transaction
stt
0.025%
sebi charges
₹ 15 per crore
transaction charges
NSE:
clearing charges
NSE:
dp charge
₹ 0
gst
18% on Brokerage + Transaction
stt
0.01%
sebi charges
₹ 15 per crore
transaction charges
NSE:
clearing charges
NSE:
dp charge
₹ 0
gst
18% on Brokerage + Transaction
stt
0.05%
sebi charges
₹ 15 per crore
