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... ![]()
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 ... ![]()
Incorporated in 1994, TradeSmart is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Firstock is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has branches across India.
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1994 | 2021 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
TradeSmart trading account opening charges is Free while Firstock account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). TradeSmart Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (1st Year Free) and Firstock Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Free | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Free | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (1st Year Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
TradeSmart brokerage charges for equity is Rs 15 per order and intraday is Rs 15 per order whereas Firstock brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order.
| Account Type | TradeSmart Power Plan | Firstock |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 15 per order | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower |
| Currency Futures | Rs 15 per order | |
| Currency Options | Rs 15 per order | |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 15 per order | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 15 per 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. | 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. |
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Account Type | Value Plan | |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.07% | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | 0.007% | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Equity Futures | 0.007% | Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 7 Per Lot | Rs 20 per order, 0.03% or whichever is lower |
| Currency Futures | 0.007% | |
| Currency Options | Rs 7 Per Lot | |
| Commodity Futures | 0.007% | |
| Commodity Options | Rs 7 Per Lot | |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 15 per executed order | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Intraday positions (MIS, CO & BO) squared off by RMS team is charged at Rs 20 per executed order | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 50 |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
TradeSmart 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.
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) |
| Equity Intraday | Up 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) |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
The trading platforms offered TradeSmart include Mobile trading app, Desktop trading application, Browser, APIs. Firstock offers Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web trading software.
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in 1 Account | ![]() | ![]() |
| Automated Trading | ![]() | ![]() |
| Margin Trading Funding | ![]() | ![]() |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Trading Platform | Mobile trading app, Desktop trading application, Browser, APIs | Firstock - Trade & Invest: Mobile App, Desktop Exe, Firstock Web |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Equity (Cash, F&O): 3.10 PM, Currency: 4.45 PM, Commodity: 30 mins before closing | 3:25 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | ![]() | ![]() |
| Referral Program | ![]() | ![]() |
| Other Features | APIs for Algo Trading | |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
TradeSmart is rated of 5 based on 67 customer reviews whereas Firstock is rated of 5 based on 1 customer reviews.
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Broker | Pay Rs 15 per executed order, regardless of the size of the trade. Open Instant Account online with TradeSmart 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. |
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
|---|---|---|
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| Commodity | ||
| IPO | ||
| Mutual Funds | ||
| Bond / NCD | ||
| Debt |
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
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| Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) | ![]() | ![]() |
| After Market Order (AMO) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | ![]() | ![]() |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
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| TradeSmart | Firstock | |
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| Promo / Offers | TradeSmart Special OfferFlat Rs 15 per trade (FREE Account Opening)
This is a limited-time offer. Open Instant TradeSmart Account online and start trading today. | Firstock Special OfferUnlimited Trades @ ZERO Brokerage on Delivery trades
This is a limited-time offer. Open a Free Demat Account online and start trading today. |
| Open TradeSmart Account | Open Firstock Account |
Free Equity Delivery
Flat ₹10 per Trade in Intraday & F&O