Formula Used
Buy turnover = buy price × quantity.
Sell turnover = sell price × quantity.
Total turnover = buy turnover + sell turnover.
Gross profit = sell turnover − buy turnover.
Brokerage = selected rule applied on each side.
STT = sell turnover × STT rate.
Stamp duty = buy turnover × stamp rate.
Exchange and SEBI fees = total turnover × selected rate.
GST = GST rate × brokerage, exchange fees, SEBI fees, and clearing charges.
Total charges = brokerage + taxes + exchange fees + slippage + other charges.
Net profit = gross profit − total charges.
How To Use This Calculator
Enter the buy price, sell price, and quantity. Keep the default charge fields for a quick HDFC-style estimate. Change any rate when your contract note uses a different plan. Choose the brokerage rule that matches your account. Press calculate. Read the result block above the form. Review net profit, charge percent, break-even sell price, and trade expectancy. Download the result as CSV for spreadsheets. Download the PDF for a clean offline report.
Intraday Brokerage Analysis For HDFC Traders
Intraday trading looks simple at first. A trader buys and sells on the same day. The visible gain is only the price difference. The real result is smaller because every order carries costs. Brokerage, STT, exchange charges, SEBI fees, stamp duty, GST, and slippage all reduce the final return.
Why Cost Measurement Matters
A small charge can become large when turnover is high. Many intraday systems use thin targets. A trade may show profit before costs and still close negative after charges. This calculator helps you check that gap before placing a trade. It also shows the break-even sell price. That number tells you the minimum exit needed to cover all charges.
Brokerage Rules Can Differ
HDFC Securities plans may use percentage brokerage, a minimum amount, or a capped order charge. Contract notes are the final source for any account. For that reason, every rate in this page is editable. You can model a higher-of rule, a lower-of rule, a percentage-only rule, or a flat per-side rule. This makes the page useful for different accounts and plan changes.
Using Statistics In Trade Review
The calculator also includes expectancy inputs. Enter your expected win rate, average winning move, and average losing move. The tool estimates whether your strategy has enough edge after charges. A positive expectancy does not guarantee profit. It only means the assumptions are favorable. A negative expectancy is a warning. It suggests that targets, stops, sizing, or costs need review.
Better Decisions Before Entry
Use the result with price planning. Compare target prices before entry. Add slippage for fast markets. Check cost per share for each setup. Avoid trades where costs consume most of the expected move. Strong intraday discipline starts with knowing the true net number, not just the chart profit.
FAQs
1. What does this HDFC intraday brokerage calculator estimate?
It estimates turnover, brokerage, STT, exchange charges, SEBI fees, stamp duty, GST, slippage, total costs, break-even price, and net profit or loss for an intraday equity trade.
2. Are the default charges final for every HDFC account?
No. Brokerage plans can vary by account, product, and time. Use your latest contract note as the final reference. Edit every rate before relying on the result.
3. Why is STT applied only on the sell side?
For equity intraday trades, STT is commonly calculated on the sell value. The calculator follows that method through the editable STT field.
4. What is the break-even sell price?
It is the approximate sell price needed to make net profit zero after all selected charges. It helps set a minimum target before entering a trade.
5. Can I use this for short selling?
Yes, enter the actual buy value and sell value. Net profit remains sell turnover minus buy turnover, less all costs. Check the contract note later.
6. Why include slippage per share?
Slippage measures the difference between expected price and execution price. Intraday entries and exits can move quickly. Adding slippage makes results more realistic.
7. What does trade expectancy mean here?
It estimates average expected outcome using win rate, average win, average loss, quantity, and costs. It is a planning metric, not a prediction.
8. Can I export the calculated result?
Yes. After calculation, use the CSV button for spreadsheet data. Use the PDF button for a clean printable summary of the result table.