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
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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