Investor education
Plain-language guides on demat accounts, trading, mutual funds and staying safe. New articles every Monday and Thursday.
What Is a Demat Account and How Is It Different from a Trading Account?
Demat vs trading account in plain language: what each one does, who maintains it, and how an Authorised Person fits in.
TradingThe Pre-Open Session Explained: How the Opening Price Is Set
Before regular trading starts, stock exchanges run a short call auction to find a fair opening price. This guide explains how it works, its phases, and what happens to your orders.
DematNomination in Demat and Mutual Funds: Why It Matters for Your Family
A plain-language guide to nomination in demat accounts and mutual funds. It covers what a nominee does, what opting out means, how transmission works and how to keep your details current.
Investor SafetyUnclaimed Shares and Dividends: How to Check and Claim from IEPF
If dividends or shares in your name or a family member's name went unclaimed, they may now sit with the IEPF. This guide explains how to check and how the claim process usually works.
Mutual FundsWhat Is NAV in Mutual Funds? And Why a Low NAV Isn't 'Cheap'
NAV explained in plain language: how it is calculated, how cut-off times work, and the common myth that a low-NAV fund is a bargain.
TradingWhat Is an Authorised Person (AP) in the Stock Market?
Authorised Persons explained: their role as a broker's agent, the limits on what they can do, and how to verify one.
Investor SafetyHow to Check if a Broker, Authorised Person or Adviser Is Genuinely Registered
A practical guide to checking anyone who offers you investment services: which official website to use and what details to match.
TradingWhat Are Upper and Lower Circuits in the Stock Market?
Price bands and circuit breakers explained: why trading in a share can stall, what happens to your orders, and what a circuit does and doesn't tell you.
TradingT+1 Settlement Explained: When Do Shares and Money Reach You?
A simple explanation of the T+1 settlement cycle: when bought shares reach your demat account and when sale money becomes available.
Mutual FundsHow to Read the Mutual Fund Riskometer
The riskometer is the quickest way to see how risky a mutual fund scheme is. Here is how to read it and use it sensibly.
TradingMargin Pledge Explained: How Pledging Your Shares Works
What a margin pledge is, how you authorise it, what a haircut means, and why pledged holdings can still be sold if your margin falls short.
TradingHow to Apply for an IPO Using ASBA and UPI
Step-by-step: how ASBA and the UPI mandate work when you apply for an IPO, what happens at allotment, and why applications get rejected.
Investor Safety7 Warning Signs of Stock Market Fraud (and How to Stay Safe)
Seven red flags that a stock market offer is a fraud, plus simple habits that keep your money and demat account safe.
TradingIntraday vs Delivery Trading: How They Differ in Costs and Risks
How intraday and delivery trades work, what they cost, and why intraday trading carries much higher risk for most people.
TradingHow to Read Your Contract Note Line by Line
Your contract note is the legal record of every trade. Here is how to read it and what to check each time you receive one.
Investor SafetyHow to File a Complaint Against a Broker: SCORES and SMART ODR
Step-by-step escalation for securities market complaints: from the Authorised Person and broker to SEBI SCORES and online dispute resolution.
F&OFutures and Options Basics: What Beginners Must Know Before Starting
An honest introduction to futures and options: the basic mechanics, the costs and why most individual traders lose money in them.
DematWhat Happens If You Don't Use Your Demat or Trading Account?
Inactive and dormant accounts explained: why they happen, how to reactivate them safely, and how to close an account properly.
Mutual FundsDirect vs Regular Mutual Fund Plans: An Honest Explanation
Direct and regular plans hold the same investments but differ in cost. An honest look at what you pay for in a regular plan, from a distributor.
DematDDPI Explained: What It Allows Your Broker to Do (and What It Doesn't)
DDPI in plain language: what it lets your broker do with your demat account, what it does not allow, and how to sell shares without it.
TradingBonus, Split and Dividend: What Corporate Actions Mean for Your Holdings
Corporate actions explained simply: record date, ex-date, and what a bonus, split or dividend actually does to your shares and money.
DematHow to Read Your Consolidated Account Statement (CAS)
The CAS shows your demat holdings and mutual funds in one statement, straight from the depository. Here is how to read it and check it.
DematCDSL TPIN and e-DIS: Authorising the Sale of Your Shares
How the CDSL TPIN and e-DIS protect your demat account, how to generate or reset your TPIN, and the rules for keeping it safe.
TradingWhat is MTF (Margin Trading Facility)? How It Works and the Risks
Margin Trading Facility explained simply – how leverage works, what interest you pay, what happens on a margin shortfall, and who should avoid it.
DematWhy You Must Update Your Nominee, Mobile Number and Email in Your Demat Account
How updating nominee, mobile and email details protects your investments, prevents unauthorised transactions and helps your family claim assets easily.
Mutual FundsSIP vs Lump Sum in Mutual Funds – What's the Difference?
How a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) differs from a one-time lump sum investment, how rupee cost averaging works, and the questions to ask before choosing.
DematHow to Open a Demat Account Online in India – Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Documents needed, e-KYC steps and common mistakes when opening a demat and trading account online with Angel One through an Authorised Person.
F&OF&O Trading Charges Explained – Brokerage, STT, Exchange Fees, GST and Stamp Duty
Every charge on a Futures & Options trade explained in plain language, why costs add up for frequent traders, and how to read your contract note.
Education only – not investment advice. Aadarna Stock Broking Pvt. Ltd. is an Authorised Person of Angel One Ltd. (SEBI Reg. No. INZ000161534) and an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-324924).