What is a Trading Account?
Not to be confused with a Demat account which allows you to hold your security in a digital format, a trading account allows you to trade in them.
Trading Account is needed to operate and conduct trade in securities. This article will also help you set up a free trading account.
Why do you need a trading account?
Both Demat account and trading account are needed to trade in securities, however, it is possible to trade in futures and options with just a trading account and without having a Demat account.
Trading accounts can be used for day-to-day trading, long-term investment, education, and health insurance, and retirement planning.