Brokerage Calculator
Calculate trading charges including brokerage, STT, GST and other fees
About Brokerage Calculator
The Brokerage Calculator shows the full cost of buying and selling shares�brokerage, STT, exchange charges, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty�and how they affect your net P&L. Many traders overlook these charges, which can take a large share of gains.
Get a breakdown for NSE and BSE, breakeven price, and net profit/loss after all costs. Essential for day traders, swing traders, and long-term investors.
How Brokerage Works
- Brokerage: Discount brokers ₹10-₹20 flat or 0.01-0.03%; full-service 0.25-0.50%. Charged on buy & sell.
- STT: Delivery 0.1% buy+sell; Intraday 0.025% sell only; Futures 0.01%; Options 0.05% on premium.
- Exchange: NSE 0.00325%, BSE 0.003% of turnover.
- GST: 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charges). SEBI: ₹10/crore. Stamp duty: 0.015% buy, 0.003% sell.
Benefits
Full transparency, accurate breakeven, compare discount vs full-service. Cost-saving: Intraday has lower STT; large volumes reduce % impact of flat brokerage; delivery more cost-efficient for long-term; frequent trading multiplies costs�trade selectively.
Who Should Use
Day traders, swing traders, delivery investors, broker comparison, F&O traders, beginners. Critical for small capital, high-frequency traders, options buyers. Key insight: 1% price gain may become 0.5% profit after costs for delivery.
Example
Buy 100 @₹500, sell @₹520 (NSE, delivery, discount): Buy-side ₹83, sell-side ₹79, total ₹162. Gross ₹2,000 -> Net ₹1,838. Breakeven ₹501.62. Charges consumed 8.1% of profit. Intraday same trade: charges ~₹124, net ₹1,876.
FAQs
Why is profit less than price difference?
Trading charges (brokerage, STT, taxes) reduce gross profit. Always calculate net after all costs.
Intraday or delivery cheaper?
Intraday has lower STT (0.025% vs 0.1%) but must close same day. For holdings >1 day, delivery is more cost-effective.
Charges on losing trades?
Yes�all charges apply regardless of profit or loss. Even a losing trade incurs full brokerage, STT, and other costs.
Minimum profit to breakeven?
Typically 0.3�0.5% for delivery, 0.5�0.8% for intraday (varies by broker and trade size). Use calculator for exact breakeven.
Charges same for all stocks?
Percentage charges are same, but impact varies with stock price and liquidity. Low-priced stocks (<₹50) have higher % impact of fixed costs.
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