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OPENING AN ACCOUNT

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Who are stock brokers?

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An investor cannot directly buy or sell shares on a stock exchange. Registered members of a stock exchange are called stock brokers.
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How to open an Trading account They trade on an investor’s behalf. They are either an independent service provider, or employed at a brokerage firm. It is ideal for them
to have the required qualification and experience in the field of finance. A broker in the stock market scenario is also called a Trading
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Opening an Account A stock broker is familiar with the formalities of market and hence, you may depend on their judgment and knowledge. They can enable
you to make the right decisions in the market.
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Here’s what a broker can do for you:
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1. Guide and representative you at the stock market.
2. Buy and sell stocks.
Customer Support
3. Provide right information about the investment options available at the stock market.
4. Provide correct information on shares and their prices obligatorily.
Charges and Taxes + 5. Inform you about appropriate market moves.

Investment limits for FIIs In case you are dissatisfied with the services of your broker, you may file a complaint with SEBI under the Arbitration Laws.

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Why do I need to select a SEBI registered Broker? —

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Investing in the share market means buying stocks of a company. If you want to buy shares, you must first approach a SEBI-
Investor Awareness + registered member, or broker, of a stock exchange. You need to then register as an investor before you begin investing; to do so,
follow these steps:

Resources & Tools + Find a SEBI Registered Member : Click here

Find out which stock exchange they are registered with. Most brokers hold a membership of both exchanges.
Fill the KYC and Agreement forms and ask for copies too. Click here for a sample of the form.

What is a Trading Account? +

What is a Demat Account? +
What is a KYC form? +

Updated on: 17/01/2023

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