Angel One review

Angel One lists a minimum deposit of INR 0 and an account fee of INR 0. That means an account can sit idle without a standing charge, and the only cost that matters is the one paid when you place a trade.

A stock trade is charged at INR 20. Across the brokers compared, that number ranks 101 of 166 brands, so equity trading here is cheaper than at many rivals but not the cheapest of all.

The listed markets are bonds, etfs and forex. That covers the main exchange segments in one account, so a portfolio can hold shares, funds, bonds and ETFs alongside derivatives and forex rather than spreading money across separate brokers.

Both appear in the listed features: demo account and mobile app. The demo account lets you try the order process without putting money at risk, and the mobile app covers the main account tasks for anyone who would rather not sit at a desktop.

Options carry a charge of INR 20 on each trade, against INR 20 for a share trade. Anyone running a derivatives strategy should read both figures before trading, since a position that mixes instruments can pick up both.

The published margin rate is 0%, set alongside an account fee of INR 0. Charges such as INR 20 cover the trade itself, so anyone borrowing to hold positions should read the margin terms separately before placing orders.

Across the brokers compared, the median share of retail accounts that lose money is 70.15%, and the smallest share reported is 40.3%. Losing money is the normal outcome of trading rather than a sign that a particular account is unsafe, so position sizing matters more than the fee you pay.

eToro charges $0 on a stock trade against INR 20 at Angel One, which is the widest gap between the two. On entry, bunq asks for a minimum deposit of €10, while CFI lists $0.

Every listed charge is quoted in rupees: INR 20 for a share trade and INR 20 for an options trade. That puts the figures outside the euro and dollar amounts many European readers compare, so a conversion cost can sit on top of a trade.