What are stocks and how does it work?

Stocks are simply an investment method to build wealth. When you invest in the stock of a company it means you own a share in the company that issued the stock. Stocks investment is a way to invest in some of the most successful companies. Companies use stocks as a way to raise money to fund growth, new products, and other important initiatives.

What are the stocks investment charges on Groww?

Charges on investment via Groww are: Equity Delivery - Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed order or, whichever is lower. Equity Intraday - Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed order or, whichever is lower. You can check the detailed and updated charges on our pricing page - https://groww.in/pricing/

What is the process of account opening on Groww?

Groww offers quick and online account opening to its customers which is a 100% paperless process.

Are there any account opening charges on Groww?

The account opening at Groww is absolutely free with zero maintenance charges. You can open a trading and Demat account on Groww by downloading the Groww mobile app or by registering yourself on the official website.

What documents do I need to open a trading and Demat account on Groww?

The account opening process at Groww is completely online. You just have to e-sign with your Aadhaar number. Once you unlock stocks, you will have to enter your Aadhaar number and input the OTP received on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. Isn't it super quick and easy?

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ABOUT GROWW

Groww is India’s No.1 Stock Broker with more than 1 crore active customers where users can find their investment solutions pertaining to mutual funds, stocks, US Stocks, ETFs, IPO, and F&Os, to invest their money without hassles.

Groww objectively evaluates stocks and mutual funds and does not advise or recommend any stocks, mutual funds or portfolios. Investors shall invest at their own discretion, will and consent. Groww, at any time, does not guarantee fixed returns on the capital invested.

Groww helps investors -

· By providing 100% paperless online free Demat and trading account opening

· By providing an objective evaluation of products available on the platform

· By being transparent about fees and charges involved while investing in a product

· By offering decision-making assistance by providing technical analysis with advanced charts, well-designed line & candlestick charts that indicate share price movements, and market indices, along with more details about all registered and listed companies

SECURE TRANSACTIONS ON GROWW

All transactions on Groww are safe and secure. Users can invest through SIP or Lumpsum using Netbanking through all supported banks. It uses BSE Star MF (with Member code 11724) as transaction platform.

TRADE AND INVEST SECURELY WITH GROWW

Stocks, Mutual fund investments, F&Os, etc., are very popular with individual investors because of their numerous benefits. On Groww, an investor can -

- Invest in Nifty 50 (NSE) & Sensex (BSE) listed stocks

- Diversify across multiple stocks and other instruments

- Start SIP with any amount (as low as Rs. 500)

- Switch regular funds to direct funds

- Start automated monthly investments (SIP), and benefit from many more features

All type of mutual funds are available on Groww.

INVESTING IN MUTUAL FUND PORTFOLIOS

Portfolio is collection of mutual funds designed to meet your investment goals. Investing in mutual fund portfolios helps you in diversifying your investments and reduces the risk. Portfolios also help you in assigning an investment goals and make it easy for you to save for and achieve your goals. You can create a portfolio yourself or ask an expert to build it for you.

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1. For Stock Broking Transaction 'Prevent unauthorised transactions in your account --> Update your mobile numbers/email IDs with your stock brokers. Receive information of your transactions directly from Exchange on your mobile/email at the end of the day...Issued in the interest of Investors.

2. For Depository Transaction 'Prevent Unauthorized Transactions in your demat account --> Update your Mobile Number with your Depository Participant. Receive alerts on your Registered Mobile for all debit and other important transactions in your demat account directly from CDSL/NSDL on the same day...Issued in the interest of investors.

3. KYC is a one time exercise while dealing in securities markets - once KYC is done through a SEBI registered intermediary (Broker, DP, Mutual Fund etc.), you need not undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary.

4. If you are subscribing to an IPO, there is no need to issue a cheque. Please write the Bank account number and sign the IPO application form to authorize your bank to make payment in case of allotment. In case of non allotment the funds will remain in your bank account.

· Investors should be cautious on unsolicited emails and SMS advising to buy, sell or hold securities and trade only on the basis of informed decision. Investors are advised to invest after conducting appropriate analysis of respective companies and not to blindly follow unfounded rumours, tips etc. Further, you are also requested to share your knowledge or evidence of systemic wrongdoing, potential frauds or unethical behaviour through the anonymous portal facility provided on BSE & NSE website.

· Awareness regarding guidelines on Margin collection

1. Stock Brokers can accept securities as margin from clients only by way of pledge in the depository system w.e.f. September 1, 2020.

2. Update your mobile number & email Id with your stock broker/depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your email id and/or mobile number to create pledge.

3. Pay 20% upfront margin of the transaction value to trade in cash market segment.

4. Investors may please refer to the Exchange's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued vide circular reference NSE/INSP/45191 dated July 31, 2020 and NSE/INSP/45534 dated August 31, 2020 and other guidelines issued from time to time in this regard.

5. Check your Securities /MF/ Bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.

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