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Full-service broker turned flat-fee app

4.2/ 5App: 4.3/5
  • Since 1987
  • Delivery ₹0 first 30 days, then ₹20 or 0.1%
  • AMC ₹0 first year, then ₹240/year
Open an account with Angel OneCompare Angel One →SEBI-registered stockbroker | Member: NSE, BSE, MCX

Reviewed by LetsInvest Research DeskUpdated 13 Sept 2026Pricing verified 13 Sept 2026How we test

Fees & pricing4.2
Trading platforms4.0
Customer support4.1
Research & education4.3
Ease of opening4.3

Overview

Angel One (formerly Angel Broking) combines advisory-led full-service roots with flat-fee discount pricing, offering stocks, F&O, IPOs, mutual funds and research.

Best for: Investors who want occasional research input without full-service brokerage rates.

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Research and advisory alongside low pricing
  • Strong presence in smaller cities
  • IPO + mutual funds in one app
  • Free account opening offers

Watch out for

  • Platform feels cluttered to minimalists
  • Advisory upsells can annoy DIY investors
  • Pricing plans need careful reading

Fees & charges

Account charges

Account openingOne-time charge to open your demat + trading account. Many discount brokers have made this free.
₹0 (free)✓ Verified 13/9/2026Source: Angel One support · Static-verified
Annual maintenance (AMC)Yearly demat maintenance, charged by the broker (separate from CDSL/NSDL custodian fees). Often free for the first year.
₹0 first year, then ₹240/year✓ Verified 13/9/2026Source: Angel One AMC support page · Static-verified

Equity

Equity deliveryBrokerage when you buy shares and hold them overnight or longer. This is the charge long-term investors should minimise.
₹0 first 30 days, then ₹20 or 0.1%✓ Verified 13/9/2026Source: Angel One transaction charges page · Static-verified
IntradayBrokerage on same-day buy-sell trades. Percentage caps (e.g. 0.03%) protect small orders from the flat fee.
₹20 or 0.1% per order✓ Verified 13/9/2026Source: Angel One brokerage guide · Static-verified

Derivatives (F&O)

OptionsPer-order charge for options buying/selling. Excludes STT, exchange and SEBI charges, which apply equally everywhere.
₹20 per order✓ Verified 13/9/2026Source: Angel One transaction charges page · Static-verified
FuturesPer-order charge for futures trades. Same statutory extras as options apply on top.
₹20 per order✓ Verified 13/9/2026Source: Angel One transaction charges page · Static-verified
Source & freshness
Source
Each broker's official pricing page (per-row source links above)
Timeliness
Static-verified
Verified
13/9/2026
Method
reported
Note
Re-checked against official pages; unverified rows show Confirming. Never a live tick.

Sources: official broker pricing pages. Figures marked “Confirming” are being re-verified — always confirm before trading.

What you can invest in

Stocks (delivery)
✓ Yes
Intraday
✓ Yes
Futures & options
✓ Yes
Mutual funds
✓ Yes
IPOUPI-based IPO applications
✓ Yes
US stocks
—
Trading APISmartAPI available
✓ Yes

Platforms & features

research

  • Research & advisory✓ · ARQ + analyst recommendations

trading

  • Trading API✓ · SmartAPI available

investing

  • IPO investing✓ · UPI-based IPO applications

platforms

  • Mobile app✓ · Angel One app

Support & company

Customer support

Support channels not yet listed — check the broker's contact page.

Company facts

Founded
1987
Regulation
SEBI-registered stockbroker | Member: NSE, BSE, MCX
Our verdict
Angel One suits investors who value research access. Pure DIY traders may find Zerodha or Dhan cleaner.

How to open a Angel One account

  1. Start your application

    Open the Angel One signup with your mobile number and email — it takes about 10 minutes.

  2. Complete e-KYC

    Verify with PAN, Aadhaar-based OTP, a live selfie and your bank proof (cancelled cheque or statement).

  3. E-sign documents

    Digitally sign the account-opening form and nomination details via Aadhaar e-sign.

  4. Get your client ID

    Activation usually takes 24–48 hours. Your login credentials arrive by email and SMS.

Start your Angel One application

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Brokerage history

No price changes recorded since tracking began — current fees verified 13/9/2026. How monthly tracking works →

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