Brokerage Calculator
No. of Shares
Buy price per share
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Sell price per share
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Brokerage is not the only cost you pay when you place a trade. Your final trading cost also includes STT, exchange transaction charges, GST, SEBI fees, and stamp duty, which can change your real profit or loss.
With the brokerage calculator, you can quickly check the expected cost for intraday or delivery trades, compare scenarios, and understand how much price movement you need to break even.
What Is a Brokerage Calculator?
A brokerage calculator is an online tool that estimates the total cost of a trade before placing a trade, including:
- Brokerage
- Government and exchange charges
- Total charges
- Net profit/loss and breakeven points
It helps traders understand the real impact of charges on intraday and delivery trades.
What Are the Types of Brokerage Calculators?
Shoonya offer the following 4 types of brokerage calculators: Equity, Currency, FnO, and Commodity.
| Calculator Type | Used For | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Brokerage Calculator | Intraday & delivery equity trades | Shows full trade cost + breakeven |
| F&O Brokerage Calculator | Futures and options | Helps estimate charges per executed order |
| Currency Brokerage Calculator | Currency derivatives | Useful for intraday hedging costs |
| Currency Brokerage Calculator | MCX commodity trades | Useful for intraday hedging costs |
What Charges Does a Brokerage Calculator Include?
A brokerage calculator typically shows these cost components:
- Brokerage: Fee charged by the broker per executed order
- STT (Securities Transaction Tax): Tax levied on buy/sell based on segment and trade type
- Exchange Transaction Charges: Charges levied by NSE/BSE/other exchanges
- GST: Applied on brokerage and some transaction charges (not on STT)
- SEBI Fees: Regulatory fee charged by SEBI
- Stamp Duty: State-wise duty on buying transactions (varies by segment/state)
- DP Charges (Delivery sell-side): Depository charge when you sell delivery shares
What Inputs Do You Need to Calculate Brokerage?
To calculate brokerage, you will need to add the specific stock-related information as given:
- Exchange (NSE / BSE)
- Trade type (Intraday / Delivery)
- Number of shares (quantity)
- Buy price per share
- Sell price per share
The calculator then estimates charges and breakeven based on turnover and applicable fee rules.
How Does the Brokerage Calculator Work?
Once you enter trade details, the calculator:
Step 1: Compute turnover, buy value + sell value or as per segment logic
Step 2: Applies brokerage rule
Step 3: Adds statutory and exchange charges
Step 4: Shows the total cost of trade
Step 5: Calculates points to breakeven (minimum price movement needed to cover charges)
Example: Equity Intraday Brokerage Calculation
Assume:
- Exchange: NSE
- Trade type: Intraday
- Quantity: 50 shares
- Buy price: ₹1,000
- Sell price: ₹1,180
Step 1: Calculate turnover
Buy value = 50 × ₹1,000 = ₹50,000Sell value = 50 × ₹1,180 = ₹59,000
Turnover = ₹1,09,000
Step 2: Brokerage
Shoonya charges ₹5 or 0.03% of the executed order amount, whichever is lower, for intraday trades, plus GST.
Brokerage = ₹5 (buy) + ₹5 (sell) = ₹10 (GST extra)
Step 3: Other charges: A brokerage calculator will then add applicable charges.
Step 4: Total cost and breakeven
If the calculator’s total charges for this trade come to ₹36.58, then:
Points to breakeven = Total charges ÷ Quantity = 36.58 ÷ 50 = ₹0.73 per share
This means the net price movement needs to cover at least ₹0.73 per share to recover costs and break even.
Note: Exact statutory/exchange charges can vary and may change over time. Use the calculator output for the latest applied totals.
What are the Benefits of the Shoonya Brokerage Calculator?
Shoonya’s brokerage calculator is especially useful when you want a quick view of how pricing and charges affect your net outcome.
- Instant Cost Visibility: Get an upfront estimate of brokerage and key applicable charges in one view.
- Aligned with Shoonya Pricing: Calculator reflects the transparent Shoonya pricing and brokerage as applicable.
- Better Trade Planning: Helps you understand the cost impact as you adjust quantity and buy/sell prices to compare outcomes.
- Delivery Cost Clarity: Helps factor in sell-side costs, such as DP transaction charges (₹9 + GST per scrip), when applicable.
FAQ: Brokerage Calculator
1. What is a brokerage calculator?
A brokerage calculator is an online tool that estimates the total cost of a trade, including brokerage and statutory charges like STT and GST.
2. Does a brokerage calculator include STT and GST?
Yes, Shoonya’s calculator includes STT, GST, exchange charges, SEBI fees, and stamp duty, along with brokerage.
3. Are delivery trades charged differently from intraday?
Yes, Intraday and delivery trades have different charge structures, especially for STT and DP charges.
4. What are breakeven points in a brokerage calculator?
Breakeven points show the minimum price movement needed to recover total charges and reach zero profit/loss.
5. Do DP charges apply to intraday trades?
No, DP charges typically apply only when delivery shares are sold (demat debit), not for intraday positions.