Looking To Start Your Trading Journey? Here's Why Sharekhan is Your Best Bet!

Sharekhan has established its reputation over the past 2 decades; we have a range of products that caters to various investor communities across over 550 cities across India. Our customers range from individual investors, traders, corporate clients, institutional investors, and NRIs. We also offer to trade across various instruments, including direct equity, derivatives, commodities, bonds, insurance, mutual funds, etc.

If you are a beginner in the investing world, the Sharekhan trading platform is the ideal place to start.

1. Here's why:Easy account opening process:

The account opening process at Sharekhan has been designed keeping in mind the varied type of clientele. There is a growing preference among individuals to do the entire process virtually. Hence, you have the option to open the account fully digitally.

Further, most individuals are quite busy; hence, this virtual option has gained massive popularity. The entire process is user-friendly. We at Sharekhan continuously endeavor to provide an upscale experience to individuals who open an account with them.

2. 24*7 help and experienced financial counselor assistance:

At Sharekhan, help is at your fingertips. The mobile app enables you to reach out to support either through email or merely a call. All the accounts with us have a dedicated financial counsellor who ensures that they hand-hold the client through tough processes. They provide help with documentation as well.

The pick-up drop facility carries out any documentation that needs physical authentication by Sharekhan. Everything can be done from the comfort of your home or office. In a true sense, we work towards providing the customers with the best experience.

3. Specially curated products and services:

Sharekhan is a full-service broking house. Over the years, we have researched and analysed the varying needs of the investment community. The range of products/services we offer ensures that we cater to a wide variety of market participants in a customised manner.

The type of accounts offered by Sharekhan suit different customer profiles. Some of the products/services offered by us are First Step Account, Sharekhan Classic Account, Sharekhan Trade Tiger Account, Portfolio management services via Platinum circle account. Depending on the stage of investing and the investor's experience, the account may be chosen.

For a beginner, the first step or classic account would be ideal; subsequent upgrades can be explored as one gains experience in the trading world.

4. User-friendly mobile trading platform:

The Sharekhan online trading software is extremely easy-to-use. We offer different online trading software to our customers.

• TradeTiger, the trading terminal typically used by corporates, institutional investors, or entities availing sub-broking licences.
• Sharekhan website is ideal if someone intends to trade using their computer instead of the Sharekhan mobile app.
• Sharekhan Mini was introduced as the low bandwidth alias which optimises the available resources. The platform also maintains a two-step login to ensure the optimal safety of sensitive customer data.

5. Competitive pricing:

Fees continue to be one of the most important aspects, and Sharekhan ensures that it stays above the competition. This has been why we have been able to achieve long-term sustenance and continuous growth in market share. We offer low non-trading fees, no withdrawal fees. The fee structure is quite transparent.

You, as a beginner, must understand this aspect thoroughly before you commit your time and effort to any single broking house. Sharekhan offers you enough material online. You may also reach out to our relationship managers, who can explain the entire cost structure. You should make a thorough comparison before choosing the platform that aligns best with your budget.

The Fee Structure:

Here's an elaborate look at their fee structure:

1. Account Opening Fees & Annual maintenance charges (AMC):

Particulars	Frequency	Amount
Charges for opening a Trading Account	One Time	Nil
Charges of AMC for maintaining a Trading Account	Yearly	Nil
Charges for opening a Demat Account	One time	Nil
Charges of AMC for maintaining a Demat Account	Yearly	Nil for Year 1;Rs. 400 from Year 2 onwards

2. Brokerage Charges for trading on Sharekhan:

Particulars	Applicability	%
Equity cash trading	Intra-day (per transaction)	On buy-side: 0.1%
Equity delivery trading	For every trade	Higher of 10 paise for every share or 0.5% or Rs 16 for every scrip
Trading of Futures	For every trade	0.1% on the first leg and 0.1% for every transaction that is squared off on the same day
Trading of Options	For every trade	Higher of Rs 250 or 2.50% for every lot on the amount of premium
Trading of currency future	For every transaction	0.1% of the total transaction value
Options of Currency	For every transaction	Higher of Rs 30 or 2.50% for every lot on the amount of premium
Trading of Commodity	For every transaction	0.1% of the total transaction value

In addition, the Sharekhan platform allows for a very low minimum deposit, as evident by the fact that transaction costs are extremely competitive.

Extensive research tools and knowledge repository

Sharekhan has also constantly endeavoured to empower its clients. Hence we have curated a range of easy-to-use research tools. A repository of research reports offers a deep dive into a range of sectors, stocks, commodities, etc. We have an extensive knowledge centre specially designed for beginners in the investing world.

Conclusion:

The list of benefits of choosing the Sharekhan trading platform is endless. There are enough resources to hand-hold you through the entire process for a beginner. You have a dedicated relationship manager who will create a sense of long-term vision which is the key to wealth creation.

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