Stock Market Basics - 021 Trade (Page 3)

Stock Market Basics

Beginner guides to stock market concepts in India

Can Arbitrage Trading be Done Between Two Exchanges?

Yes, arbitrage trading between NSE and BSE is possible by buying low on one exchange and selling high on the other — learn how it works and what costs to consider.

What are your brokerage charges?

A quick overview of 021 Trade's brokerage charges across Equity Delivery, Intraday, and F&O segments - including STT, GST, SEBI charges, and stamp duty.

What are the trading hours for a stock on the listing day after its IPO?

On IPO listing day, stocks trade from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a special pre-open session from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for order entry, matching, and buffer periods.

What are the stock market trading hours?

Learn the complete stock market trading hours in India — equity pre-market, normal and post-market sessions, plus commodity market timings.

What happens to investors’ funds and holdings if a stockbroker goes bankrupt?

Find out what happens to your shares, cash, and open positions if your stockbroker goes bankrupt and how India's Investor Protection Fund keeps you safe.

What is short delivery?

Learn what short delivery means in Indian stock markets, how the auction process works, and what happens to buyers when a seller fails to deliver shares.

What are the risks involved in buy today, sell tomorrow trades (BTST)?

Understand the key risks in BTST trading — short delivery, auction penalties, price volatility, and liquidity traps — before you sell tomorrow what you bought today.

What are the different ways to transfer shares?

Shares can be transferred from one Demat account to another either online or offline. The online method is done through the CDSL Easiest portal, which is a secure and convenient way to transfer shares electronically without paperwork. The offline method is done using a Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS), where the

What is the minimum balance required to keep the 021 Trade account active?

There is no minimum balance requirement to keep your account active. However, please note: * The trading account will be considered inactive (dormant) if there is no trading activity for 24 consecutive months. * The Demat account remains active, even if there are no transactions. Charges: An Account Maintenance Charge (AMC) of

What is the difference between intraday and delivery trading?

Intraday Trading Intraday trading involves buying and selling stocks within the same trading day. The objective is to profit from short-term price movements, and all positions must be squared off before the market closes. Brokers may provide leverage (up to 5x, depending on the stock and regulations), allowing traders to

What are the benefits of DDPI?

Here are the main benefits of DDPI: 1️. No Need for Daily TPIN Authorization Earlier, investors had to enter CDSL TPIN authorization every time they sold shares. With DDPI, the broker can debit the shares automatically, making the process faster and smoother. 2️. Faster Order Execution Since there is no

How safe are the funds and securities with a stockbroker?

Safety of Funds and Securities with a Stockbroker (India) * Securities Safety: Shares are held electronically in demat accounts with depositories like Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). Brokers only act as intermediaries, and ownership records remain with the depositories. * Regulatory Protection: Securities and Exchange Board

What are the charges for processing the KYC?

There are absolutely no charges for processing the KYC. The entire process is free of cost, and there are no hidden or processing fees involved at any stage.

Account Opening

Can NRIs open a trading account? What is the process?

Yes, NRIs can open a trading account. At 021 Trade, to open an NRI account, please email us at [email protected]. Our representative will contact you to assist with the account opening process. The documents below are required to process the account opening: (1) NRE/NRO bank account with

What brokers actually do

Broking Operations

What brokers actually do

Before I became a broker, I thought the job was simple: provide a fast execution platform and maybe give some stock tips. I was in for a surprise! Liability for Everything The buck always stops at the broker. Data center outage? Software vendor delays? Municipality digs up internet lines? Cloudflare

Nifty has been flat for a year and a half. Or has it?

Wealth Building Basics

Nifty has been flat for a year and a half. Or has it?

Comforted by the belief that the Indian financial markets will inevitably continue to rise, tens of thousands of crores of retail investor money pour into the markets each month. 3.34 lakh crores in 2025, to be precise. The result has been a market that has been optically resilient through

Can a demat account maintained with other brokers be mapped to a 021 Trade trading account?

A demat account with another broker cannot be directly linked to a 021 Trade trading account. For smooth trading and settlement, both the trading and demat accounts need to be opened with 021 Trade or its associated depository participant. If you already hold shares in another demat account, you can

What is the Most Important Terms and Conditions page in the account opening forms?

As per SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/180 dated November 13, 2023, and NSE Circular NSE/INSP/59367 and BSE notice no. 20231115-1, all new clients being onboarded from April 1, 2024 must acknowledge and sign the Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC) as part of

Can a Trading and Demat Account be Opened with 021 Trade if there is an Existing Account with another Broker?

Yes, you can open a Trading and Demat account with 021 Trade even if you already have an account with another broker. There is no restriction on maintaining multiple Trading or Demat accounts in your name with different brokers. You may continue using your existing account while also opening and

What is a Demat Account and why is a demat account required?

A Demat account is an electronic account used to hold financial securities like stocks, bonds, and mutual fund units in digital form, eliminating the need for physical certificates. It is essential because it securely holds your securities in electronic form, eliminating the risks associated with physical share certificates like loss,

What is the difference between a trading account and a demat account?

Trading Account: A trading account enables you to execute trades in the stock market. Demat Account: A demat account is where your securities are stored electronically. Instead of keeping physical share certificates, they are held in a digital format in this account. It ensures that your investments are safe and

Can I apply for IPOs without having a Demat Account?

To apply for an IPO in India, it is mandatory to have a demat account. According to SEBI regulations, shares can only be issued to a demat account, ensuring that your investments are securely stored and easily accessible. Without a demat account, you won't be able to apply

What is market depth and how to view it on Carbon?

Market Depth is a valuable feature that reveals the top 5 buy (Bid Prices) and sell (Ask Prices) orders for a stock, helping traders gauge demand and supply at various price levels. By showing the current buying and selling interest, this tool supports informed trading decisions and provides valuable insights

Why was the limit order executed at the market price instead of the specified limit price?

A limit order allows clients to buy or sell a stock at a specific price or a better price. In simpler terms, a buy limit order will only execute at the limit price or a lower price, never at a higher price. On the other hand, a sell limit order

Why did the market order in the pre-open session change to a limit order?

The pre-open session, captures all orders to determine the equilibrium price during the session. This happens to ensure fair price discovery and to prevent market orders from executing at extreme or unfavorable prices when regular trading begins. If any market order is not fully matched during the pre-open session, the

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