Brokerage Cost Calculator
Estimate the total cost of your stock market trades
Trade Details
Broker Type
Discount Broker
Lower fees, basic services
Full-Service Broker
Higher fees, more services
Custom
Enter your own rates
Segment
Equity Delivery
T+2 settlement, higher STT
Equity Intraday
Same-day settlement, lower STT
Futures
F&O segment, leverage
Options
F&O segment, limited risk
Brokerage & Costs
Brokerage Calculator
The Brokerage Calculator helps traders and investors calculate the total brokerage charges and transaction costs for stock market trades. It provides a clear breakdown of all fees, helping you make informed trading decisions and manage your trading costs effectively.
Key Components
- Trade Value
- Brokerage Rate
- Transaction Charges
- Stamp Duty
- GST
How It Works
The calculator considers various factors to determine total trading costs:
- Brokerage = Trade Value × Brokerage Rate
- Transaction Charges = Trade Value × 0.00325%
- Stamp Duty = Trade Value × 0.015%
- GST = (Brokerage + Transaction Charges) × 18%
Benefits
- Calculate exact trading costs
- Compare different brokerage plans
- Plan trades effectively
- Manage trading expenses
- Make informed trading decisions
Using the Calculator
Enter your trade value and brokerage rate to calculate the total trading costs. The calculator will provide a detailed breakdown of all charges, helping you understand the complete cost structure of your trades.
Understanding Your True Trading Costs
Enter your trade value, segment (equity delivery, intraday, F&O), and broker type. The calculator breaks down all charges: brokerage, STT, exchange charges, GST, stamp duty, and SEBI fee. It shows the total round-trip cost (buy + sell) and the breakeven price movement needed to cover transaction costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the total trading costs in India?
Total cost per trade includes: brokerage (Rs 20 or percentage), STT (0.025% on sell for intraday, 0.1% on buy and sell for delivery), exchange transaction charges (0.00345% NSE), GST (18% on brokerage + exchange charges), SEBI turnover fee (0.0001%), and stamp duty (varies by state, 0.003-0.015%). These add up to 0.1-0.5% per trade.
How do I compare brokerage across brokers?
Discount brokers (Zerodha, Groww, Angel One) charge Rs 20 per order or zero for delivery. Full-service brokers (ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities) charge 0.25-0.55% per trade. For delivery (long-term) investing, discount brokers are clearly cheaper. For high-frequency trading, some brokers offer unlimited monthly plans.
What is STT and how does it affect returns?
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is charged on equity transactions. For delivery trades: 0.1% on both buy and sell. For intraday: 0.025% on sell only. For F&O: 0.0125% on sell of options, 0.0125% on sell of futures. STT is not deductible as a tax expense for non-business taxpayers. It directly reduces your net returns.
