Indian Stock Market Links Part 6 - Online Stock Brokers

1. ICICIDirect
   ICICIDirect is the stock trading company of ICICI Bank. Along with stock trading and trading in derivatives in BSE and NSE, it also provides facility to invest in IPOs, Mutual Funds and Bonds.
   
   Advantages of ICICIDirect :
   
   
   • 3-in-1 account integrates your banking, broking and demat accounts. All accounts are from ICICI and very well integrated.
   • Investment online in IPOs, Mutual Funds, GOI Bonds, and Postal Savings Schemes all from one website. General Insurance is also available from ICICI Lombard.
   • Trading is available in both BSE and NSE.
   
   Disadvantages of ICICIDirect :
   
   • Getting access to ICICIDirect.com website during market session can be frustrating
   • ICICIDirect brokerage is high and not negotiable. Check latest rates at: http://content.icicidirect.com/mailimages/feeschedule.htm
   • No live streaming quotes.
   
   
   



2. ShareKhan
   Sharekhan is the online stock trading company of SSKI Group, provider of India-based investment banking and corporate finance service. ShareKhan is one of the largest stock broking houses in the country.
   
   Sharekhan's equity related services include trade execution on BSE, NSE, Derivatives, commodities, depository services, online trading and investment advice. ShareKhan has around 250 offices around the country.
   
   Advantages of ShareKhan :
   
   • Trading terminal is fast.
   • Their research reports are excellent.
   • Trading is available in both BSE and NSE.
   • Excellent phone trading facility.
   
   Disadvantages of ShareKhan :
   
   • Cannot trade mutual funds or bonds.
     
   
   



3. IndiaBulls
   Indiabulls is India's leading Financial Services and Real Estate Company having presence over 414 locations in more than 124 cities.
   
   Advantages of Indiabulls :
   
   • Trading terminal is user friendly and fast.
   • Trading is available in both BSE and NSE.
   • Excellent phone trading facility.
   • IPO application has now been added.
   
   Disadvantages of IndiaBulls :
   
   • Cannot trade mutual funds or bonds.
   • Cannot trade a number of shares (Z category) that are not approved by them.