Brokerage Calculator & Intraday Calculator

Brokerage Calculator – Calculate Your Trading Costs Instantly

A brokerage calculator is an essential tool for traders and investors who want to estimate their trading costs before executing a trade in the market. It helps determine the exact brokerage fees, taxes, and other charges applicable across different trading segments. Whether you're trading in equities, derivatives, commodities, or currencies, knowing your costs upfront helps you plan your trades and financial outlays better. It also prevents unexpected deductions from your profits. This transparency is crucial for both beginners and seasoned market participants.

Understanding trading costs is vital because they directly impact your profitability. A trading charges calculator simplifies this process by breaking down various fees like brokerage, Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, SEBI charges, and stamp duty. With a clear breakdown of the costs, you can compare expenses across different segments and optimise your strategies as needed. This is particularly useful if you are an active trader who frequently executes multiple trades and needs to minimise unnecessary costs.

If you engage in short-term trades too, an intraday brokerage calculator can be particularly invaluable. Since intraday trading involves buying and selling within the same day, the brokerage charges can add up quickly. So, by calculating these fees beforehand, you can decide whether your strategy is cost-effective or needs additional modifications. Similarly, if you are a long-term investor, a delivery trading charges calculator can help you estimate the cost of holding your stocks overnight. This, in turn, allows you to make informed investment decisions without any unexpected financial surprises.

Samco Securities provides a wide range of such calculators tailored for different trading needs. Our options trading calculator is particularly useful for derivatives traders because options involve complex cost structures. Additionally, we offer an equity intraday brokerage calculator, equity delivery brokerage calculator and futures brokerage calculator.

That’s not all. If you want to trade in the currency or commodities market, Samco Securities also offers free financial calculators that can help you assess the trading charges in these segments. Together, these tools can empower traders like you by offering precise cost estimates and ensuring you can plan your trades efficiently.

How to Use the Brokerage Calculator?

Using the brokerage calculator on the Samco Securities website is extremely easy. Here is a clear guide to help you understand what you need to do.

• Step 1: Identify the Market Segment:
  Begin by identifying the market segment in which you want to trade. Samco’s trading charges calculators offer insights into the costs for various markets like equities, F&O, currency and commodities. ​
• Step 2: Identify the Type of Trade:
  Once you know the market segment, you need to identify the type of trade. For instance, in the equities segment, you may want to find the intraday or delivery trading charges. Similarly, you can also choose from other trade types like equity F&O, currency F&O, and commodities. ​
• Step 3: Submit the Required Details:
  The next step is to enter the preferred buy price, sell price and quantity of securities you want to trade. With these details, the brokerage calculator can assess various trading costs and compare them with the charges under the plan offered by Samco Securities. ​
• Step 4: Choose the Exchange (or the Commodity and State):
  Next, you need to choose the exchange. This can be the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) or the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX). If you want to trade in the commodities market, you need to choose the commodity and the state. ​
• Step 5: Enter the Brokerage Percentage:
  The last step is to enter the brokerage percentage that you want to compare with Samco’s charges. Once you have submitted these details, the brokerage calculator on our website will display the brokerage costs as well as other trading charges, so you can make smarter choices. ​

What Charges are Included in the Trading Charges Calculation?

While the brokerage charges are the primary point of difference between different brokerage partners, you must also know the other costs associated with securities trading. Only then can you get a complete picture of the intraday or delivery trading charges involved.

This is why Samco’s calculators offer a detailed breakup of the following trading charges — both for the percentage plan you want to evaluate and for the Samco brokerage plan at Rs. 20 per trade.

• Brokerage Fees:
  Samco’s brokerage calculator helps you determine the exact brokerage fees for different types of trade. The charges for intraday and delivery trades depend on various factors like the trade prices and the trade quantity. In F&O, the brokerage costs depend on the contract size and trade volume. With Samco’s transparent pricing, you can compare costs easily and execute your trade.​
• Securities Transaction Tax:
  The Samco trading charges calculator also shows you the STT, which is a government tax on securities transactions. For delivery trades, STT is applied on both buy and sell orders, while for intraday and F&O trades, it is only charged on the selling side. Samco’s brokerage calculator gives a precise STT breakdown to help you account for this cost in your trading strategy.​
• SEBI Turnover Fees:
  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) levies a small turnover fee on all trades. This charge is applicable across segments, including equities, derivatives, currency, and commodities. Though minimal, it can add up over multiple trades. Samco’s trading charges calculator ensures that you get a clear idea of these SEBI fees before placing an order.​
• Stamp Duty:
  The stamp duty is a state-imposed charge on securities transactions. For transactions in the equity market, it applies to both intraday and delivery trades. However, in the derivatives market, it depends on the contract value. Samco’s brokerage calculator automatically computes and displays the stamp duty based on your inputs to ensure accuracy in your cost estimation.​
• Exchange Transaction Charges:
  These are the fees charged by stock exchanges like the NSE, BSE, and MCX for facilitating trades. They differ for equity, F&O, and commodities. Samco’s equity, futures and options trading calculators all factor in the exchange charges, so you get a clear cost comparison for each segment before placing your trade.​
• Goods and Services Tax (GST):
  The GST is a tax levied on brokerage and exchange transaction charges at 18%. This applies to all segments, including equities, F&O, commodities, and currency. Since the GST is calculated on multiple components, Samco’s calculator provides an exact GST breakdown to ensure you understand its impact on your trade.​
• Total GST and Charges:
  To give you more transparency about the financial outlays involved, Samco’s trading calculators sum up all applicable charges — including brokerage, STT, SEBI fees, stamp duty, exchange charges, and GST — so you can see the total cost of your trade at a glance. This helps you assess whether a trade is cost-effective.
• Points to Break Even:
  Samco’s brokerage calculator also calculates the breakeven point for each trade. This is the minimum price movement required to cover your trading costs and result in a no-profit, no-loss trade outcome. It is especially useful for intraday and F&O traders looking to manage risk effectively.​
• Net Profit:
  This is the gain that remains after deducting all the charges applicable. Samco’s trading charges calculators also display your net profit each time you make an assessment. This helps you evaluate the outcomes of different trades before you execute them. It also allows you to make better decisions — with full awareness of your potential returns.​

Why Use This Brokerage Calculator?

The brokerage calculators from Samco Securities offer several advantages, as outlined below.

• Accurate Cost Estimation:
  Samco’s intraday brokerage calculator and other tools ensure you get a precise breakdown of all applicable trading charges before placing a trade. From brokerage fees to GST, STT, and exchange transaction charges, every cost is calculated in real-time. This helps you avoid unexpected deductions from your profits and makes it easier to plan your trades with complete transparency, so you know exactly how much you will pay per trade.​
• More Informed Trading Decisions:
  A well-planned trade starts with a clear understanding of the costs. Samco’s trading charges calculator helps you assess the impact of brokerage and taxes on your returns, so you can adjust your trade size, strategy, or execution accordingly. Whether you’re trading in equities, F&O, or commodities, this tool empowers you with critical insights to optimise your trades and maximise profitability.​
• Comparison with Other Brokers:
  With these free online tools, like the options trading calculator or F&O brokerage calculator, you can compare your trading costs against those of other brokers to see where you save the most. Many traders unknowingly pay higher brokerage fees and take home lower profits. By using this calculator, you can evaluate different plans, find the most cost-effective option, and ensure you get the best possible rates.​

Brokerage Calculation Examples

To understand how our brokerage calculator helps you save on trading costs, let’s see how it helps you compare different brokerage structures across multiple trade types. Samco charges a flat fee of Rs. 20 per trade, whereas some brokers charge brokerage as a percentage of the trade value.

Here are some examples to show you how this may affect your costs:

Example 1: Intraday Equity Trade

- Trade Details: Buy 1,000 shares at Rs. 500 and sell them at Rs. 505
- Brokerage at 0.05% (traditional broker): Rs. 502.50
- Samco’s Intraday Brokerage: Rs. 20 per trade (Total Rs. 40 for buy and sell)
- Savings with Samco: Rs. 462.50

With Samco’s intraday brokerage calculator, you can see that flat pricing significantly reduces your trading costs compared to percentage-based brokerage.

Example 2: Delivery Equity Trade

- Trade Details: Buy 500 shares at Rs. 800 and sell them at Rs. 850
- Brokerage at 0.25% (traditional broker): Rs. 2,062.50
- Samco’s Delivery Brokerage: Rs. 20 per trade (Total Rs. 40 for buy and sell)
- Savings with Samco: Rs. 2,022.50

Samco’s delivery trading charges remain low, thus ensuring that long-term investors keep more of their returns instead of losing them to high brokerage fees.

Example 3: Options Trade

- Trade Details: Buy 10 Lots of NIFTY 50 options at Rs. 120 and sell them at Rs. 130
- Brokerage at Rs. 100 per lot (traditional broker): Rs. 1,000
- Samco’s Options Brokerage: Rs. 20 per order (Total Rs. 40)
- Savings with Samco: Rs. 960

Using Samco’s options trading calculator, you can instantly see the massive difference in fees. This can be pivotal in helping you maximise your profit if you are an options trader.