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About TradeSmart
TradeSmart is a Mumbai-based broker offering discount brokerage services in stock, commodity and currency trading segments. TradeSmartFintech Securities Ltd, formerly registered as VNS Finance & Capital Services Ltd; is a traditional brokerage company incorporated in 1994 to offer brokerage services to Indian Stock, Commodity & Currency market investors and traders through franchisees and sub-brokers. TradeSmart offers trading in NSE Cash, NSE F&O, NSE Currency derivatives, BSE Cash, MCX Commodi... Know more about TradeSmart

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About Dhan
Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Mumbai-based financial services company operating primarily in India. In today's fast-paced world, every second or third person is looking for effective investment options to create wealth, and Dhan is committed to providing these options. Dhan is registered with SEBI as a stockbroker. In addition, Dhan is also registered with CDSL as well as NSE, BSE and MCX stock exchanges. Dhan offers a variety of products including Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures and Commoditi... Know more about Dhan

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TradeSmart Vs Dhan

Incorporated in 1994, TradeSmart is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India.

 TradeSmartDhan
Type of BrokerDiscount BrokerDiscount Broker
Exchnage MembershipBSE, NSE, MCXBSE, NSE, MCX
Year of Incorporation19942021
Number of Branches11
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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Charges & AMC

TradeSmart trading account opening charges is Free while Dhan account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). TradeSmart Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (1st Year Free) and Dhan Demat Account AMC Charges is ₹0 (Lifetime Zero AMC).

 TradeSmartDhan
Trading Account Opening ChargesFreeRs 0 (Free)
Trading Account AMC ChargesRs 0₹0 (Free)
Demat Account Opening ChargesFreeRs 0 (Free)
Demat Account AMC ChargesRs 300 (1st Year Free)₹0 (Lifetime Zero AMC)

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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Brokerage

TradeSmart brokerage charges for equity is Rs 15 per order and intraday is Rs 15 per order whereas Dhan brokerage charges for equity is Rs. 0 and intraday is Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower.

Account TypeTradeSmart Power PlanDhan Flat Rate Plan
Fixed ChargesNARs 0 or Nill
Equity DeliveryRs 15 per orderRs. 0
Equity IntradayRs 15 per orderRs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower
Equity FuturesRs 15 per orderRs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower
Equity OptionsRs 15 per orderRs 20 per executed order
Currency FuturesRs 15 per orderRs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value
Currency OptionsRs 15 per orderRs 20 per executed order
Commodity FuturesRs 15 per orderRs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower
Commodity OptionsRs 15 per orderRs 20 per executed order
Special Offer
Special Offer: Pay Rs 15 per executed order, regardless of the size of the trade. Open Instant Account online with TradeSmart and start trading today.

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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Brokerage Plan 2

 TradeSmartDhan
Account TypeValue PlanFlat Rate Plan
Fixed ChargesNARs 0 or Nill
Equity Delivery0.07%Rs. 0
Equity Intraday0.007%Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower
Equity Futures0.007%Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower
Equity OptionsRs 7 Per LotRs 20 per executed order
Currency Futures0.007%Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value
Currency OptionsRs 7 Per LotRs 20 per executed order
Commodity Futures0.007%Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower
Commodity OptionsRs 7 Per LotRs 20 per executed order
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TradeSmart Charges Vs Dhan

Minimum BrokerageRs 15 per executed orderRs 20
Other ChargesIntraday positions (MIS, CO & BO) squared off by RMS team is charged at Rs 20 per executed order
Call & Trade ChargesRs 20 per executed orderRs 50 per order
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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Leverage (Margin)

TradeSmart margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Dhan margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.

 TradeSmartDhan
Equity Delivery100% of trade value (1x leverage)100% of trade value (1x leverage)
Equity IntradayUp to 20% of trade value (5x leverage)Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage)
F&O (Eq, Curr, Comm)100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage)100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage)
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Compare TradeSmart and Dhan Features

The trading platforms offered TradeSmart include Mobile trading app, Desktop trading application, Browser, APIs. Dhan offers Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API trading software.

 TradeSmartDhan
3 in 1 AccountNoYes
Automated TradingYesYes
Margin Trading FundingNoYes
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash)YesYes
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O)YesYes
Trading PlatformMobile trading app, Desktop trading application, Browser, APIsDhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API
Intraday Square-off TimeEquity (Cash, F&O): 3.10 PM, Currency: 4.45 PM, Commodity: 30 mins before closing3:20 PM
Trading In SME Shares Allowed?NoYes
Referral ProgramYesYes
Other FeaturesAPIs for Algo Trading, smallcases on Dhan
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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Review

TradeSmart is rated of 5 based on 67 customer reviews whereas Dhan is rated of 5 based on 29 customer reviews.

 TradeSmartDhan
 67 Customer Reviews    Rate TradeSmart29 Customer Reviews    Rate Dhan
FeesRated 3.8 starsRated 4.1 stars
BrokerageRated 4.4 starsRated 3.3 stars
Trading PlatformRated 3.8 starsRated 3.5 stars
Customer ServiceRated 4.0 starsRated 2.4 stars
Research CapabilitiesRated 2.7 starsRated 2.8 stars
Overall RatingRated 4.0 starsRated 3.1 stars
Broker RatingTradeSmart is Rated 4.0 / 5 based on 67 customer reviewsDhan is Rated 3.1 / 5 based on 29 customer reviews

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Pay Rs 15 per executed order, regardless of the size of the trade. Open Instant Account online with TradeSmart and start trading today.
Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.

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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Investment Options

 TradeSmartDhan
Stock / EquityYesYes
CommodityYesYes
IPOYesYes
Mutual FundsYesYes
Bond / NCDYesYes
DebtNoNo

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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Order Type Offered

 TradeSmartDhan
Bracket OrderYesYes
Cover OrderYesYes
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)NoNo
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)NoNo
After Market Order (AMO)YesYes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)YesYes
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TradeSmart Vs Dhan Suitable For Investor Type

 TradeSmartDhan
Casual InvestorNoNo
Active InvestorYesYes
TraderYesYes

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TradeSmart Vs Dhan - Pros and Cons

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Pros
  • Unlike most of the discount brokers; TradeSmart offers 2 unique brokerage plans designed in such a way that it suits every trading strategy. Switching between these plans is made very easy which offers great flexibility.
  • TSO offers to invest in Mutual Funds, Bonds and Offer For Sale (OFS). These financial instruments are not available with most discount brokers including other popular discount brokers like Zerodha and RKSV.
  • Excellent referral benefits are available. The customer receives 10% credit of the brokerage generated by the clients referred by them.
  • No minimum amount is needed to open or maintain a trading account with TSO.
  • Customer service is available through live chat on its website. This is very convenient for many customers.
  • TradeSmart has been in the stock broking industry since 1994.
  • TSO's online knowledgebase has a lot of information which is helpful for most customers.
  • Safe, reliable, and technologically first online broker.
  • Simple flat fee brokerage services across segments and exchanges (BSE, NSE, MCX).
  • Free account opening.
  • AMC free demat account.
  • Free equity delivery trades.
  • Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage for all other segments.
  • Offers 3-in-1 account for ICICI bank users.
Cons
  • Call and Trade is charged an extra Rs 20 per executed order.
  • Physical contract notes Rs 20 per contract note + courier charges
  • Intraday positions (MIS, CO & BO) squared off by the RMS team are charged at Rs 20.
  • 24/7 customer service is not available.
  • Doesn't provide daily market reports, free tips, news alerts and technical analysis.
  • 3-in-1 accounts are not available as the company doesn't provide banking services.
  • It does not provide stock tips, research, and recommendations.
  • Call & Trade is charged an extra Rs 50 per order.
  • Auto Square off is charged at an extra Rs 20 per order.
  • It does not offer monthly unlimited trading plans.
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