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Kotak Securities Vs ProStocks Vs TradeSmart: Which one is better?

The brokerage of Kotak Securities ranges between Rs. 20 per order, the brokerage of ProStocks ranges between Rs 15, while the brokerage of TradeSmart ranges between Rs 15. The broker ProStocks and TradeSmart are a discount brokers where Kotak Securities is a full service broker. Overall rating for Kotak Securities is 4, ProStocks is rated 4, TradeSmart is rated 4 out of 5.

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

Compare 2 Brokers

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Service

  Kotak Securities Compare
Kotak Securities		 ProStocks Compare
ProStocks		 TradeSmart Compare
TradeSmart
Overall Rating
Brokerage Charges
Trading Platform
Investments Offering
Customer Service
Broker Type Full Service Broker Discount Broker Discount Broker
Exchanges Supported BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX NSE, BSE BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX
Broker Overview 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 Best discount broker for high-volume active traders as well as everyday investors. Zero brokerage monthly trading plans at just Rs. 899 (equity and equity derivatives), Rs. 499 (currency trading), and ultra-fast ProStocks Desktop terminal makes it an...Know more about ProStocks 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.
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Account Opening Charges and AMC

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges

In this section we have compared Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - Kotak Securities and ProStocks offer Free account opening where TradeSmart charges Rs 200 for account opeing. Demat AMC charges - Kotak Securities charges Rs 600 PA as AMC for Demat account, ProStocks charges Rs 0 (Rs 1000 Refundable Deposit) AMC for Demat account, where TradeSmart charges Rs 300 PA AMC for Demat account.

Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges - Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart
Charges Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
Trading Account Opening Fees Free Free Rs 200
Trading AMC Free Free Free
Demat Account Opening Fees Free Free Rs 200
Demat AMC Rs 600 PA Rs 0 (Rs 1000 Refundable Deposit) Rs 300 PA
Provide DP Service Yes Yes Yes
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About Brokerage Plans

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Plan Options

Plans are the most important feature you look when compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart. This section copare on high level about type of plans offered by brokers. Miltiple Plans - All 3 brokers offers Multiple Plans. You have option to select plan as per your trading streategy. Monthlay Plans - ProStocks offers Monthy Plans where Kotak Securities and TradeSmart doesn't offer.

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

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmarton Brokerage Charges

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.

ProStocks Brokerage Plan detail - Free Delivery Trading, Rs 15, per trade-in any other segment, fix price, no worries of volume and size of a trade. NO PCM FEE.

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.

Brokerage Charges - Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart
Brokerage Charges Compare Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
Plan Name Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan Flat Fee Rs 15 Trading Plan Flat Fee Rs 15 Trading Plan (Power Plan)
Equity Delivery 0.25% Free Flat Fee Rs 15
Equity Intraday Free Flat Fee Rs 15 Flat Fee Rs 15
Equity Futures Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre Flat Fee Rs 15 Flat Fee Rs 15
Equity Options Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Free Flat Fee Rs 15 Flat Fee Rs 15
Currency Futures Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre Flat Fee Rs 15 Flat Fee Rs 15
Currency Options Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre Flat Fee Rs 15 Flat Fee Rs 15
Commodity Trading Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order| Intraday: Fre NA Flat Fee Rs 15
Minimum Brokerage Rs 21 per executed order NA
Hidden Charges No No
Call & Trade Charges 20 calls free and after that Rs 20 per call Delivery Rs 25, Intraday and F&O Rs 10 per executed order Rs 20 per executed Order
Auto Square off Charges 20 calls free and after that Rs 20 per call Delivery Rs 25, Intraday and F&O Rs 10 per executed order Rs 20 per executed Order
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Share Broker's Transaction Charges

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Transaction Charges

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.

Transaction Charges - Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart
Transaction Charges Compare Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
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 NA Non-Agri: Rs 360 Per Cr | Agri: Rs 275 Per Cr
Brokerage Charges Complete Brokerage Plans for kotak-securities Complete Brokerage Plans for prostocks Complete Brokerage Plans for trade-smart-online
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Account Features

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Account Features

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Account Features like 3-in-1 account, Algo Trading, NRI Trading, Margin Trading Funding and many more. Account Type - Kotak Securities offers 3-in-1 Account where ProStocks and TradeSmart offers only 2-in-1 account which includes trading and demat account. Margin Funding - Kotak Securities offers margin funding where ProStocks and TradeSmart doesn't offers margin funding. NRI Trading - Kotak Securities and ProStocks offers NRI Trading where TradeSmart doesn't offers NRI Trading.

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

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmarton Trading Platform

With our expert research team, we have compared all the major features of Trading platform b/w Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart. 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 Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart
Trading Platform Compare Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
Web Trading Platform Yes Yes Yes
Web Trading Detail

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

https://www.prostocksweb.com/

https://sine.tradesmartonline.in/userMaster/login
Web Trading Demo Web Trading Demo Web Trading Demo Web Trading Demo
Mobile Trading Yes Yes Yes
Mobile Trading App Kotak Neo Star ProStocks Sine
Mobile Trading App Demo Kotak Neo Demo Star ProStocks Demo Sine Demo
Android Mobile App Yes Yes Yes
Android App Download Andriod Kotak Neo Download Andriod Star ProStocks Download Andriod Download
iPhone Mobile App (IOS) Yes Yes Yes
iOS App Download iOS Kotak Neo Download iOS Star ProStocks Download iOS Sine Download
Android Tablet App Yes Yes Yes
iPad App (IOS) Yes Yes Yes
Trading Software Charges Free Free Free
Equity Brokerage Calculator Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for ProStocks Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for TradeSmart
Futures Brokerage Calculator Futures Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities Futures Brokerage Calculator for ProStocks Futures Brokerage Calculator for TradeSmart
Options Brokerage Calculator Options Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities Options Brokerage Calculator for ProStocks Options Brokerage Calculator for TradeSmart
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Broker Ratings by Users

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on User Rating

  Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
  82 Customer Reviews    Rate Kotak Securities 20 Customer Reviews    Rate ProStocks 34 Customer Reviews    Rate TradeSmart
Fees Ratings
Trading Brokerage Rating
Trading Platform Usability
Customer Service Ratings
Overall Ratings
Broker Rating Kotak Securities is Rated 2.8 / 5 based on 82 customer reviews ProStocks is Rated 0.9 / 5 based on 20 customer reviews TradeSmart is Rated 4.0 / 5 based on 34 customer reviews
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Investment Offerings

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Investment Offerings

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

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

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Customer Service

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart 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 Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart
Customer Service Compare Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
24/7 Customer Service No No No
Email Support Yes Yes Yes
Onine Live Chat Yes No Yes
Phone Support Yes Yes Yes
Toll Free Number Yes No No
Through Branches Yes No No
Customer Care Number 1800 209 9191 +91-2262-434343 022 61208000
Account Opening Process Online Online/Paperless Online/Paperless
Customer Support Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Knowledge Center/Education https://www.kotaksecurities.com/ksweb/Research/Knowledge-Bank/Investment-Knowlegde-Bank https://www.prostocks.com/faq.html https://help.tradesmartonline.in/
Head Office Address 27 BKC, C 27, G Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051		 Sunlight Broking LLP,
B-50, Pravasi Industrial Estate,
Goregaon (East),
Mumbai - 400063		 Trade Smart Online,
A-401, Mangalya,
Marol Maroshi Road,
Andheri East,
Gamdevi, Marol,
Andheri East,
Mumbai, MH 400059
Website https://www.kotaksecurities.com https://www.prostocks.com https://tradesmartonline.in/
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Tips/Research/Reports Published

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Research Reports, Tips

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on research reports and tips provided by broker.

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

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Demat Account

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

Demat Charges - Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart
  Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
DP Source CDSL CDSL CDSL
DP ID 25100 83200 30400
Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC) ₹780 pa Free (₹1000 Refundable Deposit) ₹300 pa
Advance Deposit NA 1000/- Refundable Deposit against charges NIL
Statutory charges Nil Nil Nil
Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN) 0.04% (Min ₹27) + CDSL charges ₹20 per ISIN ₹25
Demat ₹3 per certificate + ₹50 courier charges ₹50 per set up + ₹50 courier charges ₹500 per certificate (Min ₹500 per request)
Remat ₹10 for every hundred securities (Min ₹15) ₹50 per set up + ₹50 courier charges ₹500 per certificate (Min ₹500 per request)
Pledge Creation 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) ₹50 ₹200 per script
₹50 for trading margin each side
Pledge Creation Confirmation 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) Nil Nil
Pledge Closure 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) ₹50 ₹200 per script
Pledge Closure Confirmation 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) Nil Nil
Pledge Invocation 0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30) ₹50 ₹200 per script
Failed Instruction Charges Nil ₹50 per transaction Nil
Other Charges
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Special Offers,Advantages,Disadvantages

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Special Offers and Promotion

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

Compare Kotak Securities vs ProStocks vs TradeSmart on Special Offers and Promotion
  Kotak Securities ProStocks TradeSmart
Likes
  • 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...
  • Lifetime Zero AMC Demat Account and free delivery trading.
  • Cheapest online trading services at 15 per order brokerage plan.
  • Place an unlimited number of trades by subscribing to ProStocks monthly trading plan.
  • Trade on Free trading platforms; mobile app, website, and desktop trading software.
  • Different types of ProStocks Star API; Trading API, Websocket API, Publisher API, Historical API.
  • FoxTrader, is an ultra-modern windows-based automated trading platform.
  • Cheapest intraday call & trade service at just Rs. 10 per trade.
  • Get referral benefits with Prostocks Referral plan.
  • Secure & hassle-free fund transfer via 30+ supported banks.
  • Free instant fund transfer via UPI.
  • Advanced orders like Cover order, Bracket order, basket order, and after-market order.
  • Place Good Till Triggered (GTT) order.
  • Use online tools like brokerage calculator and margin calculator.
  • No PCM fee.
  • No proprietary trading.

Detail Review...

Check out the key advantages, reasons, or benefits on Why Choose TradeSmart For Stock Trading?

  • Trade in stocks, derivatives, currencies, and commodities.
  • Lowest brokerage: Trade at 15 flat brokerage fees.
  • Multiple trading platforms: SINE, TradeSmart App, Nest Trader, Fox Trader, etc.
  • Super-efficient Trade Smart Box integrated back office portal.
  • Tradetron Algo Trading with TradeSmart.
  • No minimum balance is required.
  • Instant UPI fund transfer.
  • Free of cost Swing API.
  • Apply for IPOs online using UPI.
  • Online Direct mutual fund investment at Rs.0 brokerage.
  • Online brokerage calculator to calculate trading cost upfront.
  • TradeSmart blogs, newsroom, and Knowledge hub for beginners to experts.
  • Advanced orders like bracket order (BO), cover order (CO), and after-market order (AMO).
  • Margin against shares (MAS) in your Demat account.
  • No Hidden charges.

Detail Review...
Dislikes
  • 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...
  • It does not offer a 3-in-1 account opening facility.
  • ProStocks does not provide commodity trading services.
  • It does not offer mutual funds investment facility.
  • ProStocks IPO Apply facility is only available on the ProStocks website.
  • It does not provide intraday trading tips, research, and advisory facility.

Detail Review...

There are several disadvantages or limitations as well of trading with TradeSmart such as follows;

  • You cannot invest in SME IPOs.
  • TradeSmart App is only available on the Play Store.
  • NRIs cannot open a Demat and Trading account at Trade smart.
  • It does not provide trading tips, research, and portfolio management services.

Detail Review...
Special Offers/Promo ProStocks offer FREE Trading + Demat Account (NO AMC). You can trade unlimited in equity segment for Rs 899/month or choose Rs 15 per trade plan. Thereby saving up to 90% on brokerage. ProStocks also offer Rs 0 Demat AMC with one time Rs 1000 refundable deposit. Free Account Opening, Rs 400 Waived for a limited time.
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