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HDFC Securities Vs Kotak Securities Share Broker Comparison

HDFC Securities Vs Kotak Securities Share Broker Comparison

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HDFC Securities Vs Kotak Securities step-by-step comparison between all aspect of share brokers like Active clients, Trading platform, Brokerage charges, Customer care supports & tools, Margin/leverage, Account opening charges etc.

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HDFC Securities Vs Kotak Securities Side-by-side Comparison

Broker NameHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Broker InfoHDFC Securities ReviewKotak Securities Review

HDFC Securities Vs Kotak Securities Background

BackgroundHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Incorporation Year20001994
Broker ServicesFull-Service BrokerFull-Service Broker
Website URLhdfcsec.comkotaksecurities.com
Contact Number022-390194001800 209 9191
Exchanges AccessibleNSE, BSENSE, BSE, MCX-SX, MCX & NCDEX
Demat (NSDL/CDSL)NSDL & CDSLNSDL & CDSL
Active Total Client15,00,000+ Clients12,00,000+ Clients

Introduction

IntroductionHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Broker Reviews /OpinionHDFC Securities is part of hdfc bank and trusted share broker of india. More than 15+ lakh customers trade trough HDFC securities.Kotak Securities is trusted stock broker from last so many years. These Broking firms has one of the best customer care support.
Broker InquiryGet CallbackGet Callback

Broker Ratings and Reviews Comparison

Broker Rating/ReviewsHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Opening Charges★★★★★★★★
Commissions & Fees★★★★★★
Trading Platforms & Tools★★★★★★★★★★
Order Execution★★★★★★★★★★
Fund Add/Withdraw★★★★★★★★★★
Customer Services★★★★★★★★
Overall Rating★★★★★★★★

Usable For Investors Category Comparison

Useful for Type of InvestorsHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Day TradersYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Active Investor/TraderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
InvestorYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Account Opening Fees and AMC Comparison

Account Opening Fees and AMCHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Trading Account Opening Charges₹ 999₹ 750
Trading Annual Maintenance Charges₹ 0₹ 0
Demat Account Opening Fees₹ 0₹ 0
Demat Annual Maintenance Charges₹ 750₹ 600 (₹ 50 for per month)
Commodity FeesNA₹ 0
Offer DP ServiceYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Available Trading Brokerage Plans Comparison

Available Brokerage PlansHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Monthly SubscriptionNot Available, ✖Not Available, ✖
Yearly SubscriptionNot Available, ✖Not Available, ✖
Multiple SubscriptionNot Available, ✖Not Available, ✖

Trading Brokerage Charges Comparison

Brokerage ChargesHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Plan Subscription SummeryPercentage Based Brokerage ChargesPercentage Based Brokerage Charges
Equity Intraday Charges0.05% Intraday (Both Side)0.049% Intraday (Both Side)
Equity Delivery Charges0.50%0.49%
Equity Futures Charges0.05% (Both Side)0.049% (Both Side)
Equity Options Charges₹ 100/lot or 1% of premium₹ 300/lot
Currency Futures Charges₹ 23/per contract0.04% or ₹20/lot (Dynamic Plan)
Currency Options Charges₹ 20 /per contract₹ 20 to ₹7.5/lot (Dynamic Plan)
Commodity Charges0.02% for Intraday & 0.025% for positional0.07%
Minimum Brokerage FeesDefualt 0.05%Defualt 0.049%
Any Hidden CostNo, ✖No, ✖
Call & Trade Charges₹ 0 (No fees)First 20 orer Free Than ₹ 20 for every Order

Available Margins / Leverage Comparison

Margins or LeverageHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Equity Margin IntradayUpto 20x times for equity cash.Upto 15x times for equity cash.
Equity Margin DeliveryUpto 2x times for equity deliveryUpto 3x times for equity delivery
Equity Margin FuturesNA for IntradayUpto 5x times for Intraday
Equity Margin OptionsNA for IntradayNo Margin (Buying), Upto 2X times (Short) for Intraday
Currency Margin FuturesNA for IntradayUpto 2x for currency futures (Intraday)
Currency Margin OptionsNA for IntradayNo Margin (Buying), Upto 2X times (Short) for Intraday
Commodity MarginNA for IntradayUpto 2x times for Intraday

Transaction and Other Government Charges, Taxes Comparison

Transparency & Other FeesHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Equity Day Trading0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.
Equity Delivery0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.0.00325% or Rs.325/per crore.
Equity Futures Trading0.00190% or Rs.190/per crore.0.00436% or Rs.436/per crore.
Equity Options Trading0.050% or Rs.5000/per crore.0.0594% or Rs.5940/per crore.
Currency Futures Trading0.00110% or Rs.110/per crore.0.0013% or Rs.130/per crore.
Currency Options Trading0.040% or Rs.4000/per crore.0.042% or Rs.4200/per crore.
Commodities TradingNA0.00436% or Rs.436/per crore.
AMC Charge₹ 0 (Free)₹ 50/- (Month).
DP Transaction Fees₹ 25/per transaction or 0.04% (whichever is higher)₹ 16/per transaction or 0.04% (whichever is higher)
Offline order placing Charge₹ 0 (Free)First 20 orer Free Than ₹ 20 for every Order
Sebi ChargesRs.15/per cr.Rs.15/per cr.
GST 18% on Brokerage + Transaction charges.18% on Brokerage + Transaction charges.
Stamp Duty As per Clients state.As per Clients state.

Available Trading Platform / Software Comparison

Trading Platforms / SoftwareHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Desktop Trading PlatformYes, Available ✔KEAT PRO X
Web Basedntrade.hdfcsec.comTradesmart Terminals
Mobile ApplicationHDFC securities MobileTradingKotak Stock Trader App

Trading Platform Details Comparison

Trading Platform DetailsHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Demo (Desktop) PlatformYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Windows Desktop platform Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
MAC Desktop platform Yes, Available ✔No, ✖
Web Trading URLYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Web Trading Portals InfoYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Mobile SiteYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Mobile Trading AvailabilityYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Mobile Trading ApplicationYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Mobile App DemoYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Android / Ios Mobile AppYes, ✔ Both AvailableYes, ✔ Both Available

Charting Facility Comparison

ChartingHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Intraday (Day Chart)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
End of Day (Daily Chart)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Coding/BacktestingNo, ✖No, ✖

Reporting Comparison

ReportingHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Trade Online  ReportsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
PNL Online ReportsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Online Contract Notes Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Trading Support and Tools Comparison

Support & ToolsHDFC SecuritiesSharekhan Securities
Research & TipsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Brokerage CalculatorNo, ✖No, ✖
Span Margin CalculatorNo, ✖No, ✖
Trailing StoplossYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Training & EducationYes, ✔ Blogs, ArticlesYes, ✔ Blogs, Articles

Trading Features Comparison

Useful Trading FeaturesHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
3 in 1 Account (Bank+Trading+Demat)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Instant Fund withdrawalNo, ✖No, ✖
Relationship Managers (RM)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
ChartsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Algo Trading / RobotNo, ✖No, ✖
Mobile SMS AlertsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Online DemoYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Online Portfolio Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Margin for Future TradingYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Combined Records for Equity & CommodityYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Intraday Sq.off Timing3.15 PM3.15 PM
Can NRI TradeYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Extra FeaturesAsk to BrokerAsk to Broker

Services and Available Option Category Comparison

Investment Service and Available OptionsHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Equity Cash & Future & OptionYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Currency Derivatives (Forex)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Commodity NAYes, Available ✔
Online IPO RequestYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Mutual Funds (MF)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Bonds / Negotiable Certificate of DepositYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Banking ServicesYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Direct InsuranceYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Forex InvestmentYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
MF SIP InvestmentsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
PMS ServicesYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Other OptionsAsk to BrokerAsk to Broker

Fund Add / Fund Withdrawal Procedure Comparison

Fund Add/Withdrawal ProcessHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Fund Pay In and Pay outAdd Fund: Cheque, Online Bank TraNsfer using IMPS, NEFT or RTGS, UPI, Net-Banking and payment gatway. Withdrawal fund: Bank TranferAdd Fund: Cheque, Online Bank TraNsfer using IMPS, NEFT or RTGS, UPI, Net-Banking and payment gatway. Withdrawal fund: Bank Tranfer
Time for Payout24 hours (working days)24 hours (working days)
Linked BankHDFC Bank AccountKotak Bank Account

Trading Order Types Comparison

Trading Order TypesHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Cash N Carry (CNC Order)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Margin Intraday Square (MIS Order)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Normal (NRML Order)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Cover OrderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Bracket OrderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)Yes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
AMO -After Market OrderYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
GTG-Good Till CancelledYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

Customer Care Services and Numbers Comparison

Customer Care ServicesHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Customer Care Service 24/7No, ✖No, ✖
Email SupportYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Live Chat OnlineYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Phone SupportYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Toll-Free NumberYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Support by BranchYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Customer Care Contact Number022-390194001800 209 9191
Account Opening ProcedurePaperlessPaperless
Customer Support Emailservices@hdfcsec.comservice.securities@kotak.com
Complaints Support Emailcomplianceofficer@hdfcsec.comservice.securities@kotak.com
Educational BlogYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Head Office AddressHDFC securities Limited,
Office Floor 8, “i Think” Bldg, Jolly Board Campus, Kanjurmarg (East),
Mumbai – 400042 		3rd Floor,
Nirlon House,
Dr Annie Besant Road,
Worli Sea Face, Mumbai – 400030

Investment Advice/tips/ Research & Reports Comparison

Investment Advice -Tips, Research & ReportsHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Equity ResearchYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Mutual Fund ResearchYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
ETF ResearchNo, ✖No, ✖
Daily ReportYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Free Tips- AdvisoryYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
Company Result AnalysisYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔
News & AlertsYes, Available ✔Yes, Available ✔

HDFC Securities Vs Kotak Securities Advantages & Disadvantages Comparison

Advantages & DisadvantagesHDFC SecuritiesKotak Securities
Pros / Likes3-in-1 Account 3-in-1 Account 
One of the Trustable stock broker.Query Answered within 24 hours
Pan india presencePan india presence
Nice customer care supportFast & high tech trading platform
Good equity researchProminent research
Cons / DislikesHigh Account Opening FeesHigh Account Opening Fees
Slightly High BrokerageSlightly High Brokerage
No Algo TradingNo Algo Trading
No Brokerage CalculatorNo Brokerage Calculator
Promotion or offerFree Call & Trade, Zero AMC1st 20 call & trade order free.

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