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AxisDirect Vs Kotak Securities Vs SAMCO: Which one is better?

The brokerage of AxisDirect ranges between 0.05% to 0.5%, the brokerage of Kotak Securities ranges between Rs. 20 per order, while the brokerage of SAMCO ranges between Rs 20. The broker AxisDirect and Kotak Securities are full service brokers where SAMCO is a discount broker. Overall rating for AxisDirect is 3.5, Kotak Securities is rated 4, SAMCO is rated 4 out of 5.

Here we present side-by-side comparison of AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO stock brokers in India. The comparison is based on more than 100+ attributes for each stock broker. To be precise, we have compared AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO 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 AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO in this setion with 360 degree view of broker information.

Compare 2 Brokers

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Service

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AxisDirect		 Kotak Securities Compare
Kotak Securities		 SAMCO Compare
SAMCO
Overall Rating
Brokerage Charges
Trading Platform
Investments Offering
Customer Service
Broker Type Full Service Broker Full Service Broker Discount Broker
Exchanges Supported NSE, BSE BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX
Broker Overview Axis Direct is a leading player in the retail broking space. The 3-in-1 account with Axis Direct is a single platform to trade in different asset classes, access innovative Ring powerful-technology trading platform, quality research calls & advis... Know more about AxisDirect Kotak Securities is one of the leading stock brokers in India. From a comprehensive suite of trading and investing products to free intraday trading, multiple brokerage plans, a new-gen Neo web and app platform, cutting-edge trading tools, and expert...Know more about Kotak Securities Rs. 20/order ultra-low brokerage, Giga trading engine powered new-gen mobile App, Nest Trader Terminal, and unique leverage products make SAMCO one of the best discount brokers for traders. Also, get stock and mutual fund research on StockBasket and ... Know more about SAMCO
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Account Opening Charges and AMC

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges

In this section we have compared AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - Kotak Securities and SAMCO offer Free account opening where AxisDirect charges Rs 999 for account opeing. Demat AMC charges - AxisDirect charges Rs 750 PA (Free for 1st year) as AMC for Demat account, Kotak Securities charges Rs 600 PA AMC for Demat account, where SAMCO charges Rs 400 PA (Free for 1st year) AMC for Demat account.

Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Charges AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Trading Account Opening Fees Rs 999 Free Free
Trading AMC Free Free Free
Demat Account Opening Fees Free Free Free
Demat AMC Rs 750 PA (Free for 1st year) Rs 600 PA Rs 400 PA (Free for 1st year)
Provide DP Service Yes Yes Yes
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About Brokerage Plans

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Plan Options

Plans are the most important feature you look when compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO. This section copare on high level about type of plans offered by brokers. Miltiple Plans - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers Multiple Plans where SAMCO doesn't offer. Monthlay Plans - All 3 brokers don't have Monthy Plans.

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Plan Options
Plan Types AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Multiple Plans Yes Yes No
Monthly Plans No No No
Yearly Plans No No No
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Brokerage Charges

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCOon Brokerage Charges

AxisDirect Brokerage Plan detail - Axis Direct has a fixed % based brokerage plan that charge a fixed brokerage fee on trading across segments.

Kotak Securities Brokerage Plan detail - Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan offers Free or Zero brokerage intraday trading in all segments whereas delivery trading is charged at 0.25% or Rs 20 whichever is higher. The plan is available for Rs 499 One Time fee.

SAMCO Brokerage Plan detail - Trade in any segment in just Rs 20 per executable order, No size restriction,No Hidden charges.

Brokerage Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Brokerage Charges Compare AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Plan Name Fixed Brokerage Trading Plan (Percentage Based) Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan Max Rs 20 Per Order Trading Plan
Equity Delivery 0.50% (Each leg) 0.25% 0.5% or Rs 20 whichever is lower
Equity Intraday 0.05% (Each leg) Free 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower
Equity Futures 0.05% (Each leg) Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre Flat Fee Rs 20
Equity Options Intraday: Rs 0.01 per lot | Carry Forward: Rs 10 per lot Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Free Flat Fee Rs 20
Currency Futures 0.05% (Each Leg) Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower
Currency Options Intraday: Rs 0.01 per lot | Carry Forward: Rs 10 p Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower
Commodity Trading Futures: 0.03% (Each leg)| Options: Rs. 50 per lot Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower
Minimum Brokerage Rs 21 per executed order
Hidden Charges No No
Call & Trade Charges Free 20 calls per month, and after Rs. 20 per order 20 calls free and after that Rs 20 per call Rs 20 per Executed order, with First 20 C&T are free
Auto Square off Charges 20 calls Free and after that Rs 20 per call 20 calls free and after that Rs 20 per call Rs 20 per Executed order, with First 20 C&T are free
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Share Broker's Transaction Charges

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Transaction Charges

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.

Transaction Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Transaction Charges Compare AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
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 Non-Agri: Rs 360 Per Cr | Agri: Rs 275 Per Cr Non-Agri: Rs 360 Per Cr | Agri: Rs 275 Per Cr
Brokerage Charges Complete Brokerage Plans for axisdirect Complete Brokerage Plans for kotak-securities Complete Brokerage Plans for samco
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Account Features

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Account Features

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Account Features like 3-in-1 account, Algo Trading, NRI Trading, Margin Trading Funding and many more. Account Type - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers 3-in-1 Account where SAMCO offers only 2-in-1 account which includes trading and demat account. Margin Funding -All 3 brokers offers Margin funding. Interest need to be paid on borrowed money. NRI Trading - All 3 brokers offers NRI Trading.

Account Features - AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Account Features Compare AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
3 in 1 Account Yes, AxisDirect have 3-in-1 accounts. Bank Account, Demat and Trading account. Yes, AxisDirect have 3-in-1 accounts. Bank Account, Demat and Trading account. No SAMCO have 2-in-1 account. Only Demate and Trading account.
Charting Yes Yes Yes
Algo Trading No No Yes
SMS Alerts Yes Yes Yes
Online Demo Yes Yes Yes
Online Portfolio Yes Yes No
Margin Trading Funding Available Yes Yes Yes
Combined Ledger for Equity and Commodity Yes No No
Intraday Square-off Time 2:45 PM 3:15PM 3:15PM
NRI Trading Yes Yes Yes
Other Features NIL NIL
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Trading Platform

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCOon Trading Platform

With our expert research team, we have compared all the major features of Trading platform b/w AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO. 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.

Trading Platform - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Trading Platform Compare AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Web Trading Platform Yes Yes Yes
Web Trading Detail

https://login.axisdirect.in/

https://www.kotaksecurities.com/itrade/user/welcome.exe?action=chk_seckey_stat

https://trade.samco.in/Samruddi/Login/indexauth.jsp
Web Trading Demo Web Trading Demo Web Trading Demo Web Trading Demo
Mobile Trading Yes Yes Yes
Mobile Trading App AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Kotak Neo StockNote
Mobile Trading App Demo AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Demo Kotak Neo Demo StockNote Demo
Android Mobile App Yes Yes Yes
Android App Download Andriod AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Download Andriod Kotak Neo Download Andriod Download
iPhone Mobile App (IOS) Yes Yes No
iOS App Download iOS AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Download iOS Kotak Neo Download iOS StockNote Download
Android Tablet App Yes Yes Yes
iPad App (IOS) Yes Yes No
Trading Software Charges Yes, DirectTrade - Rs 2999 PA Free Free
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Broker Ratings by Users

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on User Rating

  AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
  20 Customer Reviews    Rate AxisDirect 82 Customer Reviews    Rate Kotak Securities 32 Customer Reviews    Rate SAMCO
Fees Ratings
Trading Brokerage Rating
Trading Platform Usability
Customer Service Ratings
Overall Ratings
Broker Rating AxisDirect is Rated 0.7 / 5 based on 20 customer reviews Kotak Securities is Rated 2.8 / 5 based on 82 customer reviews SAMCO is Rated 4.1 / 5 based on 32 customer reviews
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Investment Offerings

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Investment Offerings

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO 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 - All 3 brokers offers Commodity Trading. Online Mutual Fund Investment - All 3 brokers offers online mutual fund investment. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) - Kotak Securities offers PMS facility where AxisDirect and SAMCO doesn't offers PMS facility.

Investment Offerings - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Investment Offerings Compare AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Equity Cash and F&O Yes Yes Yes
Currency Deravitives Yes Yes Yes
Commodity Yes Yes Yes
Online IPO Application Yes Yes Yes
Mutual Funds Yes Yes Yes
Bond / NCD Yes Yes No
ETF Yes Yes Yes
Banking Yes Yes No
Insurance Yes Yes No
Forex No No No
MF SIP Investment Yes Yes No
Equity SIP Investment Yes Yes No
PMS Service No Yes No
Other Investment Options NIL NIL NIL
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Customer Service Offered

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Customer Service

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO 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.

Customer Support - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
Customer Service Compare AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
24/7 Customer Service No No No
Email Support Yes Yes Yes
Onine Live Chat Yes Yes No
Phone Support Yes Yes Yes
Toll Free Number Yes Yes Yes
Through Branches Yes Yes No
Customer Care Number 022-61480808 1800 209 9191 022-2222-7777/022-4503-0450
Account Opening Process Online Online Online/Paperless
Customer Support Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Knowledge Center/Education https://simplehai.axisdirect.in/learn/overview https://www.kotaksecurities.com/ksweb/Research/Knowledge-Bank/Investment-Knowlegde-Bank https://www.samco.in/knowledge-center/
Head Office Address Unit No. 2, Phoenix Market City,
15, LBS Road,
Near Kamani Junction,
Kurla (West),
Mumbai- 400 070.		 27 BKC, C 27, G Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051		 SAMCO Securities Limited
1004 - A, 10th Floor, Naman Midtown - A Wing,
Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road,
Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra,
India.
Website https://simplehai.axisdirect.in https://www.kotaksecurities.com https://www.samco.in/
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Tips/Research/Reports Published

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Research Reports, Tips

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on research reports and tips provided by broker.

Research Reports - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
  AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Research Mutual Funds Yes Yes No
Research Equity Reports Yes Yes No
Research ETF Yes Yes No
Daily Market Report Yes Yes No
Free Tips Yes Yes No
Quarterly Result Analysis Yes Yes No
News Alerts Yes Yes No
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Demat Account

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Demat Account

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Demat Service and Charges. This section cover about demat charges, demat service and other details

Demat Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO
  AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
DP Source CDSL CDSL CDSL
DP ID 49200 25100 54200
Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC) ₹500 pa ₹780 pa ₹400 pa
Advance Deposit Nil NA NIL
Statutory charges Nil Nil Stamp Charges
Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN) ₹10 0.04% (Min ₹27) + CDSL charges ₹10
Demat ₹3 per certificate ₹3 per certificate + ₹50 courier charges ₹10 per certificate + ₹50 courier charges
Remat ₹10 for every hundred securities (Min ₹10) ₹10 for every hundred securities (Min ₹15) CDSL charges + ₹50 courier charges
Pledge Creation ₹25 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) ₹25 per transaction
Pledge Creation Confirmation ₹25 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) Nil
Pledge Closure ₹25 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) ₹25 per transaction
Pledge Closure Confirmation ₹25 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) Nil
Pledge Invocation Nil 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) ₹25 per transaction
Failed Instruction Charges Nil Nil Nil
Other Charges
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Special Offers,Advantages,Disadvantages

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Special Offers and Promotion

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on general features, advantages, disadvantages, pay out options, payout time, bank supported and charges, special offers and promotion.

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs SAMCO on Special Offers and Promotion
  AxisDirect Kotak Securities SAMCO
Likes
  • Open paperless 3-in-1 account (Bank + Demat + Trading).
  • One-stop shop to trade on BSE, NSE, and MCX.
  • Zero Demat AMC for 1st year for Axis Bank account holders.
  • Multiple brokerage plans for traders and investors.
  • Trade in options at flat Rs. 10/order.
  • Unlimited Brokerage-free options trading for the first month.
  • Ring revolutionary app and desktop-based platforms provide an investment opportunity.
  • Free trading tools like scanners, options strategies, advanced charting, & indicators.
  • Get free trading calls, investment ideas, and research reports.
  • Hassle-free investment in bonds & debenture on the “Yield” platform.
  • AI-powered investment ideas and wealth management advisory services.
  • Buy Now and Pay Later with E-margin.
  • Free 20 calls per month.

Detail Review...
  • Wide range of products from equity to F&O, IPO, debt, mutual funds, SGBs, etc.
  • Minimal account opening charges
  • No brokerage intraday trading
  • Low-cost brokerage trading
  • Multiple platforms to trade on web, app, and desktop
  • StockCase: Experts recommended basket of stocks
  • Tools like equity screeners, TradingView charts, and Payoff analyzer
  • BNST: Buy Now Sell Tomorrow order
  • Bracket order, cover order, GTT, and aftermarket order
  • Intraday trading tips, short-term and long-term calls, derivative calls, equity investment ideas, and quarterly research reports from experts are available.
  • Margin trading facility (MTF) with dealer assisted trading
  • Kotak Traders Academy for beginners

Detail Review...
  • Trade and invest with SAMCO at flat Rs. 20/order brokerage.
  • Giga trading engine powered new-gen mobile app and trading tools.
  • Zero brokerage mutual fund investment.
  • Get upto 4x leverage/margin in the equity cash segment.
  • Get margin against your holdings on StockPlus.
  • SAMCO offers BTPT (Buy Today, Pay Tomorrow) facility.
  • Equity SIP: Set up a stock SIP on the Stock Note App.
  • Place advanced orders like bracket order, cover order, and after market order.
  • Place a GTT order on Stock Note app with lifetime validity.
  • Get 100% brokerage cashback for the 1st
  • Free stock market learning course for beginners.
  • Very low payment gateway charges of just Rs. 6 + GST.
  • Zero hidden charges.

Detail Review...
Dislikes
  • High account opening fees.
  • It charges a higher brokerage fee than discount brokers like Zerodha, Upstox, etc.
  • It does not have a flat discount brokerage plan.

Detail Review...
  • Its Trade free youth plan is only available for upto 30 years of age and that too is valid for 2 years only.
  • High brokerage in dealer-assisted plan (Delivery: 0.39%, Equity and commodity options: Rs 39 per lot)
  • Delivery trading is not free as charged with 0.25% brokerage.

Detail Review...
  • SAMCO does not provide direct mutual funds.
  • You cannot open a 3-in-1 account with SAMCO.
  • NRI cannot open SAMCO NRI Demat & Trading Account.
  • Delivery trading in SAMCO is not free.
  • No monthly trading plans.
  • High Demat maintenance charges of Rs. 400 per year.

Detail Review...
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