Demat, Broker & Trading Account

Overview

A complete setup guide: the difference between a demat account, which holds your shares, and a trading account, which places orders, how to choose a broker, and how to open them in India.

Key takeaways

• A demat account holds your shares, a trading account places buy and sell orders.
• A broker is what connects you to the exchange.
• Compare brokerage, charges and the platform before choosing.
• KYC with PAN and Aadhaar is required to open an account.

For education only. Not investment advice.