Calculate the minimum monthly profit needed to cover brokerage, STT, GST, and all trading costs at your trading frequency. Know when trading stops being a cost center.
Calculate the minimum monthly profit needed to cover brokerage, STT, GST, and all trading costs at your trading frequency. Know when trading stops being a cost center.
Segment
Data, charting, etc.
Monthly Total Cost
₹3,910
Cost per Trade
₹96
0.096% of trade value
Annual Drag
₹46,923
Min Profit per Month
₹3,910
Just to break even!
Cost Breakdown per Trade
DETAILS
This section explains what the calculator does, what goes into the result, and how to interpret the output so you can apply it confidently.
This calculator turns a few key inputs into a clear output you can act on — a number that traders and investors commonly use for planning and decision-making.
Use it to compare scenarios quickly and to understand the trade-offs behind the final result.
Treat the output as a planning number. Small changes in inputs (time, rate, price, quantity, risk, or cashflows) can change the outcome meaningfully — so keep assumptions realistic.
If the tool returns multiple outputs, focus on the ones that drive decisions (e.g., net result, breakeven, or risk-adjusted value), not just the biggest number.
Options, 20 trades/mo, Avg trade value ₹1,00,000, Brokerage ₹20, Other monthly ₹2,000
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Intraday equity, 60 trades/mo, Avg trade value ₹1,50,000, Brokerage ₹20, Other monthly ₹1,000
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HOW IT WORKS
Choose options, futures, intraday equity, or delivery to get accurate charge rates.
Input trades per month, average trade value, and brokerage rate.
Get total monthly cost, per-trade cost breakdown, and the minimum profit needed to break even.
FAQ
STT on options exercise is charged on the full intrinsic value at expiry, not just the premium paid. This means exercising an OTM option can cost more in STT than the option is worth. Most traders square off before expiry to avoid this.
For high-frequency traders, STT and exchange charges often exceed brokerage. For options sellers, STT on exercise is the largest single cost. Understanding your cost structure is essential for profitability.
NSE and BSE charge transaction fees on each trade. For equity: 0.00345% per side. For futures: 0.002% of contract value. For options: 0.00535% of premium. These may seem tiny but add up quickly with volume.
Use discount brokers (Zerodha, Dhan, Upstox) with ₹20 flat brokerage. Avoid trading near expiry to skip exercise STT. For delivery trading, transaction costs are much lower per trade.
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