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About SAMCO
SAMCO Securities is one of India's leading investment technology companies offering a variety of securities to trade and invest in, such as stocks, Equity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives, Commodities, Mutual Funds, and IPO. Incorporated in 2015, SAMCO is known for its ultra-low brokerage, unique margin products, and free trading software. SAMCO is also popular for offering StockBasket, a tool to invest in an expert-selected basket of stocks selected based on 25+ stock rating parameters. The c... Know more about SAMCO

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About Firstock
Incorporated in 2021, Firstock Broking Private Limited is a next-generation investment and trading platform revolutionising discount broking in India through technology-led innovation. Firstock is built on a vision to make financial services more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. With a strong focus on a customer-centric and tech-first approach, the platform simplifies the trading experience through an intuitive and self-educating interface. Trusted by over 25,000 active users, Firstock ... Know more about Firstock

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SAMCO Vs Firstock

Incorporated in 0, SAMCO is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 0 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Firstock is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has branches across India.

 SAMCOFirstock
Type of BrokerDiscount BrokerDiscount Broker
Exchnage MembershipBSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEXBSE, NSE
Year of Incorporation02021
Number of Branches0
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SAMCO Vs Firstock Charges & AMC

SAMCO trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Firstock account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). SAMCO Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 400 and Firstock Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).

 SAMCOFirstock
Trading Account Opening ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Trading Account AMC ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account Opening ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account AMC ChargesRs 400Rs 0 (Free)

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SAMCO Vs Firstock Brokerage

SAMCO brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per trade or 0.50% (whichever is lower) and intraday is Rs 20 per trade or 0.05% (whichever is lower) whereas Firstock brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order.

Account TypeSAMCO StandardFirstock
Fixed ChargesNA
Equity DeliveryRs 20 per trade or 0.50% (whichever is lower)Rs 0
Equity IntradayRs 20 per trade or 0.05% (whichever is lower)Rs 20 per executed order
Equity FuturesRs 20 per trade or 0.05% (whichever is lower)Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower
Equity OptionsRs 20 per tradeRs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower
Currency FuturesRs 20 per trade or 0.05% (whichever is lower)
Currency OptionsRs 20 per trade
Commodity FuturesRs 20 per trade or 0.05% (whichever is lower)
Commodity Options
Special Offer
Special Offer: Get Free Trading and Demat Account Opening + 100% Brokerage Cash Back for 1st Month for trades using Mobile App. Open Instant Account online with SAMCO and start trading today.
Special Offer: Experience ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades with Firstock. Rs 20 Brokerage on Intraday and F&O trades, with no hidden charges. Open Free Demat account with Firstock and start trading today.

SAMCO Charges Vs Firstock

Minimum Brokerage0.5% per executed order for Equity Delivery and 0.05% per executed order for other segmentsRs 20
Other Charges
Call & Trade ChargesRs 20 per executed orderRs 50
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SAMCO Vs Firstock Leverage (Margin)

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

 SAMCOFirstock
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 SAMCO and Firstock Features

The trading platforms offered SAMCO include Samco Mobile App, Nest Trader, Samco Trade API, Kya Trade, RankMF, StockBasket, Samco Star. Firstock offers Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web trading software.

 SAMCOFirstock
3 in 1 AccountNoNo
Automated TradingYesYes
Margin Trading FundingYesNo
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash)YesYes
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O)YesYes
Trading PlatformSamco Mobile App, Nest Trader, Samco Trade API, Kya Trade, RankMF, StockBasket, Samco StarFirstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web
Intraday Square-off Time3:15 PM3:25 PM
Trading In SME Shares Allowed?NoYes
Referral ProgramYesYes
Other FeaturesMargin Products - CashPlus, StockPlus, and BTPT⁠⁠APIs for Algo Trading
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SAMCO Vs Firstock Review

SAMCO is rated of 5 based on 26 customer reviews whereas Firstock is rated of 5 based on 1 customer reviews.

 SAMCOFirstock
 26 Customer Reviews    Rate SAMCO1 Customer Reviews    Rate Firstock
FeesRated 3.4 starsRated 3.0 stars
BrokerageRated 3.8 starsRated 3.0 stars
Trading PlatformRated 2.8 starsRated 3.0 stars
Customer ServiceRated 3.2 starsRated 3.0 stars
Research CapabilitiesRated 2.6 starsRated 3.0 stars
Overall RatingRated 3.2 starsRated 3.0 stars
Broker RatingSAMCO is Rated 3.2 / 5 based on 26 customer reviewsFirstock is Rated 3.0 / 5 based on 1 customer reviews

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 SAMCOFirstock
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Get Free Trading and Demat Account Opening + 100% Brokerage Cash Back for 1st Month for trades using Mobile App. Open Instant Account online with SAMCO and start trading today.
Experience ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades with Firstock. Rs 20 Brokerage on Intraday and F&O trades, with no hidden charges. Open Free Demat account with Firstock and start trading today.

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SAMCO Vs Firstock Investment Options

 SAMCOFirstock
Stock / EquityYesYes
CommodityYesNo
IPOYesYes
Mutual FundsYesYes
Bond / NCDNoNo
DebtNoNo

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SAMCO Vs Firstock Order Type Offered

 SAMCOFirstock
Bracket OrderYesNo
Cover OrderYesNo
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)YesYes
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)NoYes
After Market Order (AMO)YesYes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)NoNo
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SAMCO Vs Firstock Suitable For Investor Type

 SAMCOFirstock
Casual InvestorNoYes
Active InvestorNoYes
TraderYesYes

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SAMCO Vs Firstock - Pros and Cons

 SAMCOFirstock
Pros
  • A technology-driven stockbroker with significantly fewer overheads.
  • Flat Rs 20 per trade low-cost trading across segments.
  • Instant paperless online account opening process.
  • Margin products are available for delivery margin and margin against shares.
  • Samco, a mobile trading app with personalized news, managed alerts, advanced charts, and a watch list with any number of shares.
  • Guest user for mobile app Samco which allows you to check the app even before you become a customer.
  • Advance order types i.e. bracket order and cover order with up to 33 times leverage
  • Free 'NEST Trader' installable trading terminal for frequent traders.
  • Single-View Dashboard – Access key market data at a glance: index levels, highs & lows, P/E, P/B, dividend yield, put-call ratio, futures, and synthetic futures.
  • Complete Portfolio View – Track P&L, invested/current value, available & used margin, open positions, and sector-wise holdings snapshot.
  • Indices Tab – Stay updated with Nifty, Bank Nifty, and more; view daily/weekly/monthly performance and live market depth.
  • Quick Market Analysis – Assess trends instantly for better trading decisions.
  • One-Click Options Strategies – Execute Straddle or Strangle quickly by selecting strike range and auto-filling orders for fast, error-free execution.
  • Basket Orders – Use predefined or custom multi-leg strategies (e.g., Iron Condor, Straddle).
  • Advanced Strategy Tools – Review, sequence, check payoff charts, verify margin needs, and execute in one click.
  • Reusable Strategies – Save and apply strategies to any instrument later.
  • Clutter-Free Interface – Only the data you need, presented simply.
Cons
  • No branch offices.
  • Mutual Fund investment is now available.
  • Online IPO applications are not available.
  • Additional charges for broker assisted traders (Call & Trade).
  • Businesses, partnerships, and non-resident Indians (NRIs) have to open accounts offline (in person or via mail).
  • Rs 20 charge for orders like buybacks or delistings.
  • No Currency/Commodity Trading.
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SAMCO Special Offer

Free Account Opening + 100% Brokerage Refund for 1st Month + 0 AMC 1st Year

  • Free Account Opening
  • 100% free brokerage for 1st month
  • Free Demat AMC for 1st Year
  • Pay flat Rs 20 for Equity Delivery, Intra-day and F&O Trades.

It is a limited-time offer. Open Instant Account online and start trading the same day.

Firstock Special Offer

Unlimited Trades @ ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades

  • Rs 0 brokerage on Delivery.
  • Rs 20 per executed order on F&O and Intraday.

This is a limited-time offer. Open a Free Demat Account online and start trading today.

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