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The brokerage of ICICIDirect ranges between Rs. 20, the brokerage of TradeSmart ranges between Rs 15, while the brokerage of SAMCO ranges between Rs 20. The broker TradeSmart and SAMCO are a discount brokers where ICICIDirect is a full service broker. Overall rating for ICICIDirect is 4, TradeSmart is rated 4, SAMCO is rated 4 out of 5.
Here we present side-by-side comparison of ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart 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 ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart 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 ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO 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, NCDEX |
| 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. | 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 ... |
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In this section we have compared ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - ICICIDirect and SAMCO offer Free account opening where TradeSmart charges Rs 200 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 SAMCO charges Rs 400 PA (Free for 1st year) AMC for Demat account.
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| Trading Account Opening Fees | Free | Rs 200 | Free |
| 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 (Free for 1st year) |
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Plans are the most important feature you look when compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO. This section copare on high level about type of plans offered by brokers. Miltiple Plans - ICICIDirect and TradeSmart offers Multiple Plans where SAMCO 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.
SAMCO Brokerage Plan detail - Trade in any segment in just Rs 20 per executable order, No size restriction,No Hidden charges.
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| Plan Name | NEO Flat Discount Brokerage Plan | Flat Fee Rs 15 Trading Plan (Power Plan) | Max Rs 20 Per Order Trading Plan |
| Equity Delivery | 0.55% | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.5% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Equity Intraday | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Free (Rs. 0 brokerage) | Flat Fee Rs 15 | Flat Fee Rs 20 |
| 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 | 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Currency Options | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Commodity Trading | Flat Rs. 20 per order | Flat Fee Rs 15 | 0.05% or Rs 20 whichever is lower |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 35 per trade | ||
| Hidden Charges | Yes | No | |
| Funding | Yes - 18% interest PA | No | NA |
| Call & Trade Charges | First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards. | Rs 20 per executed Order | Rs 20 per Executed order, with First 20 C&T are free |
| Auto Square off Charges | First 20 call free and Rs 25 there onwards. | Rs 20 per executed Order | Rs 20 per Executed order, with First 20 C&T are free |
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Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.
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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 360 Per Cr | Agri: Rs 275 Per Cr |
| Brokerage Charges | Complete Brokerage Plans for icicidirect | Complete Brokerage Plans for trade-smart-online | Complete Brokerage Plans for samco |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO 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 SAMCO offers only 2-in-1 account which includes trading and demat account. Margin Funding - ICICIDirect and SAMCO offers margin funding where TradeSmart doesn't offers margin funding. NRI Trading - ICICIDirect and SAMCO offers NRI Trading where TradeSmart doesn't offers NRI Trading.
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| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:15PM | 3:15PM | 3:15PM |
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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 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.
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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 | SAMCO is Rated 4.1 / 5 based on 32 customer reviews |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart 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 - TradeSmart and SAMCO offers Commodity Trading where ICICIDirect doesn't offers Commodity Trading. Online Mutual Fund Investment - ICICIDirect and SAMCO offers online mutual fund investment where TradeSmart doesn't offers mutual fund investment. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) - ICICIDirect offers PMS facility where TradeSmart and SAMCO doesn't offers PMS facility.
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Order Type - Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO on offerings of order types. All the broker provide CNC Order, MIS Order, NRML Order. Differance comes with advance order typle like cover order, bracket order, AMO and GTC order. Cover Orders (CO) - All 3 brokers offers provides Cover Orders (CO) facility. You can trade in equity and index derivatives using Cover Orders. Cover Orders (CO) is placed an compulsory stop loss and this is a intraday position. With cover order broker give you additional margin, as this order are placed with compulsory SL. Bracket Orders (BO) - TradeSmart and SAMCO provides Bracket Orders (BO) facility where ICICIDirect doesn't provides Bracket Orders. After-market Orders (AMO) - All 3 brokers offers AMO facility. The orders are send to exchange on the next trading day. GTC Orders - ICICIDirect offers Good Till Cancelled (GTC) orders facility where TradeSmart and SAMCO doesn't provides GTC.
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Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart 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.
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| Customer Care Number | 1860 123 1122 | 022 61208000 | 022-2222-7777/022-4503-0450 |
| Account Opening Process | Online | Online/Paperless | 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.samco.in/knowledge-center/ |
| 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 |
SAMCO Securities Limited 1004 - A, 10th Floor, Naman Midtown - A Wing, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai - 400 013, Maharashtra, India. |
| Website | https://www.icicidirect.com | https://tradesmartonline.in/ | https://www.samco.in/ |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO on research reports and tips provided by broker.
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Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO 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 | 14300 | 30400 | 54200 |
| 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 | NIL |
| Statutory charges | Nil | Nil | Stamp Charges |
| Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN) | 0.04% (Min ₹30 and Max ₹25,000) + ₹5.50 (CDSL Charges) | ₹25 | ₹10 |
| Demat | ₹50 per set up | ₹500 per certificate (Min ₹500 per request) | ₹10 per certificate + ₹50 courier charges |
| Remat | ₹25 for 100 securities upto max fee of Rs 3 lakh, MF Reconversion ₹25 per transaction | ₹500 per certificate (Min ₹500 per request) | CDSL charges + ₹50 courier charges |
| 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 | ₹25 per transaction |
| 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 | ₹25 per transaction |
| Failed Instruction Charges | ₹30 per transaction | Nil | Nil |
| Other Charges | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Compare ICICIDirect vs TradeSmart vs SAMCO on general features, advantages, disadvantages, pay out options, payout time, bank supported and charges, special offers and promotion.
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| Pay In and Pay Out Options | Pay-in/adding funds - Cheque, Online Bank Transfer from ICICI Bank. Pay-out/Fund Withdrawal - Bank Transfer only. |
Pay-in/adding funds - Cheque, Online Bank Transfer via IMPS,NEFT or RTGS, UPI, Netbanking/Payment Gateway from SIGN Mobile, SIGN Web and NEST Software. Pay-out/Fund Withdrawal - Bank Transfer only. |
pay-in/adding funbds - Cheque, Online Bank Transfer via IMPS,NEFT or RTGS, Netbanking/Payment Gateway from SAMCO trader or Back Office Pay-out/Fund Withdrawal - Bank Transfer only |
| Payout Time | Instant to ICICI Bank. | Up to 24 Hrs except Bank Holidays. | Max 24 hrs except bank holidays |
| Bank Supported and Charges | Info Not Available | Around 28 banks allow instant credit facility(Payment Gateway) with charges of Rs 8 + GST from TradeSmart trading platforms. | Around 24 banks allow instant credit facility(Payment Gateway) with charges of Rs 6 from Samco trading platform. |
| Bank Detail | Direct from your ICICI bank account. | VNS Finance and Capital Services Ltd., Account Number:VNS095XXXXXXX Bank and Branch: Yes Bank,CMS National Operating Centre MMR Account Type: Current Account IFSC Code: YESB0CMSNOC |
Samco Securities Limited, Account Number: ZSAMCODDXXXX Bank and Branch: Indusind Bank, Fort Branch, Mumbai Account Type: Current Account IFSC Code: INDB0000033 |
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Last Updated on 2023-09-14T04:34:26+00:00
