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A demat account or dematerialized account is an account which allows investors to hold shares in an electronic form. A depository is similar to a bank. A demat account holds the certificates of financial instruments like shares, bonds, government securities, mutual funds etc. It involves the process of converting physical shares into electronic form for easy access and trading.
It enables you to electronically buy and sell shares on the stock market, without having to exchange physical share certificates and paperwork. As per SEBI guidelines, the Transfer of shares in physical form stopped from April 1, 2019.
Ease of investing in equity market without hassle of holding shares in physical form is one of the main feature of Demat account. As stocks are held in electronic format there is no fear of physical damage to share certificates or theft. A demat account is a safe, convenient, and an efficient way of holding your valuable investment certificates/securities.
Along with a demat account, you need to open a trading account which is a platform provided by stock broker to invest/trade in the stock exchanges (NSE / BSE). To invest / trade you need to have a bank balance in your linked savings account. ICICIdirect 3 in 1 account integrates trading, demat and savings account, so that you can trade seamlessly in the stock market.
The key difference between a Demat and a Trading account is that a Demat account is used to hold your securities such as your share certificates and other documents in electronic format whereas a Trading account is used for buying and selling these securities in the stock market. The combination of Trading, Demat and savings account is known as a 3-in-1 account in the stock market.
ICICIdirect offers you a Unique 3-in-1 On-line Trading Account which integrates your demat, savings and trading account to have secure and seamless investment experience. View live share price, do share trading on NSE and BSE, trade in Futures & Options, Currencies, invest in Mutual Funds, IPOs and Life Insurance through our seamless and secure 3-in-1 online trading account.
The 3-in-1 trading account gives you the convenience of opening a demat, trading & bank account. Trade in Shares, Futures & Options, Currencies, invest in Mutual Funds, IPOs and Life Insurance through our seamless and secure 3-in-1 online trading account.
The Account opening fee varies from 0 to 975 rupees. There are multiple schemes available, for more details on the scheme, please call on 1860 123 1122.
There is no AMC (Annual Maintenance charge) for Demat Account for the 1st Year. However charge of 700 (excluding taxes) is levied from 2nd year onwards.
If the Demat account is under BSDA, no AMC is levied for holding value upto 50000. For more details refer https://www.icicibank.com/managed-assets/docs/personal/demat/NSDL-rate-card.pdf
Documents required:
To Transfer shares from another Depository Participant you have to submit a request letter along with a Client Master List (CML) of your ICICI Bank Demat Account to the SOURCE Depository Participant so that your investments are transferred here without any charges.
We are a part of the six decades old ICICI group with 46 lac customers. ICICIdirect is one of the pioneers in online investments and has been around 19 years.
Get products & services like Equity, Mutual Funds, Insurance, IPOs, Corporate Fixed Deposits, Futures & Options etc. all under one platform. We also provide convenient & disciplined investment options+ like Target Investment Plan, Systematic Equity Plan and One Click Investments (Mutual Fund basket investing) to achieve your investment goals.
Our 32 fundamental research analysts cover 220 companies across various sectors and generate highest number of reports. These inclusive research reports help you make the right investment decisions.
Our platform not only helps you spot and execute market opportunities but also provide you an array of investing options that are available at a click. Enjoy all of this with our intuitive and user friendly interface. Access our online trading platform on the web, mobile, desktop at high speeds.
Walk-in to any of our branches across multiple cities, connect with our business partners or call our dedicated call center and we will be happy to help.
This facility is provided through eATM and is a first of its kind in the industry. Through eATM, you can get your money credited upto INR 50,000 within 30 minutes on selling shares.
Save upto 84%*** on normal brokerage through our various life time valid brokerage plans and enjoy low brokerage charges.
We have diversified from providing investment solutions to insurance and loans. Now you can buy insurance and loan products from one portal. We offer home loans, personal loans, auto loans and loan against property etc. Personal loan amount is credited within 3 seconds into the customer’s account.
You can track and monitor your portfolio from anywhere and anytime. Get a consolidated view of your investments, capital gain statement, alerts and notifications to have a complete control on your investments.
We provide ESOP funding++ at a cost effective rate. You can avail loan to finance the exercise price as well as the perquisite tax. Besides this, we also provide ESOP balance transfer feature. With this feature, you can transfer your existing loan to us and save on your interest outflows.
ICICI direct provides online investor education for those who wish to learn the science of investing. There are various courses which the customer can choose, depending upon his needs.
Now don’t let lack of funds come in your way of investing. With Margin 365^^, you can buy with low amounts and pay the remaining within 365 days. This facility is available for the stocks listed on both the exchanges; NSE and BSE.
This provides investors an opportunity to choose from baskets of Mutual Fund schemes, which have been carefully curated and research backed that help you power your investments.