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What should I know about opening a Demat Account?

woxova (employee) (29 Points)

20 June 2022

Need to know more about What should I know about opening a Demat Account.

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sabyasachi mukherjee (27574 Points)
Replied 20 June 2022

Let's start the process.kyc adhaar and pan is sufficient. online Also you can open an account.

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CA Rashmi Gandhi (Chartered Accountant) (86323 Points)
Replied 21 June 2022

Knowledge of share trading.

sabyasachi mukherjee (27574 Points)
Replied 22 June 2022

Yes if you want I can help you out.

birju (marketing) (34 Points)
Replied 05 July 2022

Here are the things you should know about opening a Demat account.

Why you need a Demat account

Dematerialization is the short-form "Demat." You can access an electronic system for holding stocks, derivatives, and exchange-traded funds if you have a Demat account (ETFs).

Types of Demat accounts

There are two different kinds of brokerage accounts: full service and cheap. Compared to full-service brokerages that charge higher costs but also provide a wide range of services, including Research Reports, the discount brokers have fewer features and relatively inexpensive brokerage rates.

Requirements to fulfill

Before applying and beginning to trade, you must be aware of things like fees and paperwork. You will have to give your identity and address proof, for which you can use bank records, utility bills, or a legally valid government document.

A robust platform

Access to the right platform is crucial, especially if you are a novice investor. All transactions must go on smoothly. Check reviews of the platform. Additionally, visit investor learning portals like Value Broking that provide all the details regarding the Demat account opening process. You can gain quite a lot of information from there.