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The brokerage of ICICIDirect ranges between Rs. 20, the brokerage of TradeSmart ranges between Rs 15, while the brokerage of Espresso Sharekhan ranges between Rs 20. The broker TradeSmart and Espresso Sharekhan are a discount brokers where ICICIDirect is a full service broker. Overall rating for ICICIDirect is 4, TradeSmart is rated 4, Espresso Sharekhan is rated 4 out of 5.
Here we present side-by-side comparison of ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan stock brokers in India. The comparison is based on more than 100+ attributes for each stock broker. To be precise, we have compared ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on brokerage plans, Plan types, Customer Service, Maintenance fees, AMC, Trading Platforms, Rating, Reviews, Mobile App, Margin/Leverage/Exposure, Demat Account and Investment Options services. This will help you in make up your mind and clear things for you so that you can choose the best broker to open your trading and demat account. You can get answer for general question like which is better ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan in this setion with 360 degree view of broker information.
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| Broker Type | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchanges Supported | NSE, BSE, MCX | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX | BSE, NSE, MCX |
| Broker Overview | ICICIDirect is one of the top-rated full-service stock brokers serving an active clientele base of above 30 lakh. Its multiple trading & investing products, Rs. 20 NEO flat discount brokerage plan, reliable research and advisory, and advanced tec...  |
Open TradeSmart Account to trade at either 0.007% or Rs. 15 lowest flat brokerage charges on the best platforms (SINE mobile app and trading website, and TradeSmart App), and get active customer support. | Espresso, a part of Sharekhan offers the lowest brokerage online trading services at Rs. 20 flat brokerages on profitable intraday trades, and no brokerage on delivery and loss-making trades on the Beta-tested app and desktop trading platforms. |
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In this section we have compared ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - ICICIDirect charges Free for account opening, TradeSmart charges Rs 200 for account opeing, and Espresso Sharekhan charges Rs. 354 (Free for limited time) for account opeing. Demat AMC charges - ICICIDirect charges Rs 300 per annum as AMC for Demat account, TradeSmart charges Rs 300 PA AMC for Demat account, where Espresso Sharekhan charges Rs. 400 PA AMC for Demat account.
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| Trading Account Opening Fees | Free | Rs 200 | Rs. 354 (Free for limited time) |
| Trading AMC | Free | Free | Free |
| Demat Account Opening Fees | Free | Rs 200 | Free |
| Demat AMC | Rs 300 per annum | Rs 300 PA | Rs. 400 PA |
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Plans are the most important feature you look when compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan. This section copare on high level about type of plans offered by brokers. Miltiple Plans - ICICIDirect and TradeSmart offers Multiple Plans where Espresso Sharekhan doesn't offer. Monthlay Plans - All 3 brokers don't have Monthy Plans.
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ICICIDirect Brokerage Plan detail - ICICI Direct NEO is a flat brokerage plan that charges a flat fee of Rs. 20 per order on equity intraday, equity options, currency, and commodity derivative trading segment while offers free equity futures trading.
TradeSmart Brokerage Plan detail - 15 Rs Flat-rate power plan is good for big volume trader. This plan is good for traders who are not doing frequent trades but doing volume trade. This plan comes with up to 30x exposure on Equity.
Espresso Sharekhan Brokerage Plan detail - Pay only when you profit is a flat brokerage plan that offers free delivery trading and charges Max Rs. 20 per order brokerage on equity intraday, F&O, commodity, and currency only in case of profit. There will be NIL brokerage fee in case of loss.
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| Plan Name | NEO Flat Discount Brokerage Plan | Flat Fee Rs 15 Trading Plan (Power Plan) | Pay Only When You Profit |
| Equity Delivery | 0.55% | Flat Fee Rs 15 | Free |
| Equity Intraday | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.03% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Free (Rs. 0 brokerage) | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.03% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | Flat Fee Rs 20 |
| Currency Futures | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.03% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Currency Options | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | Flat Fee Rs 20 |
| Commodity Trading | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.03% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 35 per trade | NIL | |
| Hidden Charges | Yes | No | |
| Call & Trade Charges | First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards. | Rs 20 per executed Order | Rs. 50 + GST per order placed through dealing desk |
| Auto Square off Charges | First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards. | Rs 20 per executed Order | Rs. 50 + GST per order placed through dealing desk |
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Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.
| Transaction Charges Compare | ICICIDirect | TradeSmart | Espresso Sharekhan |
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| Equity Delivery | NSE:335 Per Cr | BSE:375 Per Cr | NSE:335 Per Cr | BSE:375 Per Cr | NSE:335 Per Cr | BSE:375 Per Cr |
| Equity Intraday | NSE:335 Per Cr | BSE:375 Per Cr | NSE:335 Per Cr | BSE:375 Per Cr | NSE:335 Per Cr | BSE:375 Per Cr |
| Equity Futures | NSE:200 Per Cr | BSE:FREE | NSE:200 Per Cr | BSE:FREE | NSE:200 Per Cr | BSE:FREE |
| Equity Options | NSE:5050 Per Cr | BSE:3700 Per Cr | NSE:5050 Per Cr | BSE:3700 Per Cr | NSE:5050 Per Cr | BSE:3700 Per Cr |
| Currency Futures | NSE:90 Per Cr | BSE:25 Per Cr | NSE:90 Per Cr | BSE:25 Per Cr | NSE:90 Per Cr | BSE:25 Per Cr |
| Currency Options | NSE:4000 Per Cr | BSE:100 Per Cr | NSE:4000 Per Cr | BSE:100 Per Cr | NSE:4000 Per Cr | BSE:100 Per Cr |
| Commodity | NA | Non-Agri: Rs 360 Per Cr | Agri: Rs 275 Per Cr | Non-Agri: Rs 260 Per Cr | Agri: Rs 175 Per Cr |
| Brokerage Charges | Complete Brokerage Plans for icicidirect | Complete Brokerage Plans for trade-smart-online | Complete Brokerage Plans for espresso-sharekhan |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on Account Features like 3-in-1 account, Algo Trading, NRI Trading, Margin Trading Funding and many more. Account Type - ICICIDirect offers 3-in-1 Account where TradeSmart and Espresso Sharekhan offers only 2-in-1 account which includes trading and demat account. Margin Funding - ICICIDirect and Espresso Sharekhan offers margin funding where TradeSmart doesn't offers margin funding. NRI Trading - ICICIDirect offers NRI Trading where TradeSmart and Espresso Sharekhan doesn't offers NRI Trading.
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| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:15PM | 3:15PM | 3:15 PM |
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With our expert research team, we have compared all the major features of Trading platform b/w ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan. This comparison covers Desktop Trading Platform, Web, Mobile for Windows, Android and iOS. We have provided link for mobile app to download and demo links for easy access.
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| Broker Rating | ICICIDirect is Rated 2.5 / 5 based on 267 customer reviews | TradeSmart is Rated 4.0 / 5 based on 34 customer reviews | Espresso Sharekhan is Rated 0.1 / 5 based on 20 customer reviews |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on Investment Offerings like Online IPO Application, Equity Cash and F&O, Currency, Commodity Trading, Mutual Funds Investment, Bonds/NCD, EFT, Banking, Insurance, Forex Trading, Mutual Funds SIP, Equity SIP, PMS Services. Equity and Equity deravitives - All 3 brokers offers trading/investment in Equity and Equity Derivatives on both the exchanges NSE/BSE. Commodity Trading - TradeSmart and Espresso Sharekhan offers Commodity Trading where ICICIDirect doesn't offers Commodity Trading. Online Mutual Fund Investment - ICICIDirect offers online mutual fund investment where TradeSmart and Espresso Sharekhan doesn't offers mutual fund investment. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) - ICICIDirect offers PMS facility where TradeSmart and Espresso Sharekhan doesn't offers PMS facility.
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| Other Investment Options | NIL | NIL | SGB, Buyback, IPO |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on customer service offered by the broker. This section compare type of service offered by each broker for quick resoluation for queries/issue you have.
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| Customer Care Number | 1860 123 1122 | 022 61208000 | 022 6767 0700 |
| Account Opening Process | Online | Online/Paperless | 100% online/paperless |
| Customer Support Email | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] |
| Knowledge Center/Education | https://www.icicidirect.com/knowledge-center | https://help.tradesmartonline.in/ | https://www.myespresso.com/the-espresso-blog |
| Head Office Address | ICICI Centre, H.T. Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020 |
Trade Smart Online, A-401, Mangalya, Marol Maroshi Road, Andheri East, Gamdevi, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, MH 400059 |
Sharekhan Comtrade Private Limited Lodha iThink Techno Campus, 10th Floor, Beta Building, Off. JVLR, Opp. Kanjurmarg Railway Station, Kanjurmarg (East), Mumbai - 400 042, Maharashtra. |
| Website | https://www.icicidirect.com | https://tradesmartonline.in/ | https://www.myespresso.com/ |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on research reports and tips provided by broker.
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Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on Demat Service and Charges. This section cover about demat charges, demat service and other details
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| DP Source | CDSL | CDSL | CDSL |
| DP ID | 14301 | 30400 | 36000 |
| Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC) | ₹700 pa | ₹300 pa | ₹400 pa |
| Advance Deposit | Rs. 7500/- , If the client is not having ICICI BANK Account | NIL | Rs. 500 Advance which will be adjusted against billing (Optional) .Tariff D-"Deposit Rs. 2999 (refund of deposit Rs. 2000 on closure) |
| Statutory charges | Nil | Nil | Actual Stamp Paper Charges |
| Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN) | 0.04% (Min ₹30 and Max ₹25,000) + ₹5.50 (CDSL Charges) | ₹25 | 0.03% (Min ₹30) + ₹5.50 (CDSL Charges) |
| Demat | ₹50 per set up | ₹500 per certificate (Min ₹500 per request) | ₹5 per certificate (Min 50 per request) |
| Remat | ₹25 for 100 securities upto max fee of Rs 3 lakh, MF Reconversion ₹25 per transaction | ₹500 per certificate (Min ₹500 per request) | ₹50 per certificate or ₹50 for every hundred securities |
| Pledge Creation | 0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000) | ₹200 per script ₹50 for trading margin each side |
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| Pledge Creation Confirmation | 0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000) | Nil | NIL |
| Pledge Closure | 0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000) | ₹200 per script | NIL |
| Pledge Closure Confirmation | 0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000) | Nil | NIL |
| Pledge Invocation | 0.02% (Min ₹35 and Max ₹25,000) | ₹200 per script | NIL |
| Failed Instruction Charges | ₹30 per transaction | Nil | Nil |
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Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs Espresso Sharekhan on general features, advantages, disadvantages, pay out options, payout time, bank supported and charges, special offers and promotion.
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| Special Offers/Promo | Get ICICI Direct 3-in-1 account, an integrated trading + demat + bank account for one-click investment in stock market and mutual funds. | Free Account Opening, Rs 400 Waived for a limited time. | |
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