From global, metals, Nifty 50 to liquid ETFs – every major ETF category, live on exchange. Real-time prices, full market depth, and ₹10 flat brokerage.
Sample screens from the SAHI app. The prices in them are not live.
Why choose SAHI for ETF trading
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Chart-centric trading
1-minute to daily candles with 100+ indicators and drawing tools, the same experience as your stocks and F&O screens.
1-Tap execution
Buy or sell in a single tap. No extra screens. No friction between you and the trade.
Full Market Depth
All five bid/ask levels, right on the ETF screen. See the liquidity before you commit.
Live Snapshot
Today's range and 52-week highs and lows in one view. All the context, none of the noise.
Make your capital work twice
Free margin from liquid ETFs you already own. Pledge liquid ETFs for F&O margin collateral.
Pledge liquid ETFs like Nippon Liquid BeES, ICICI Pru Liquid, and Mirae Liquid ETF for F&O margin.
60+ eligible ETFs See your margin percentage upfront, before you trade on SAHI.
Instant margin available Available right after you pledge.
FAQs
What is an ETF and how does it work?
An ETF, or Exchange Traded Fund, is a fund that holds a basket of securities, or gold or silver, and trades on the exchange like a single share. Its price moves through the day with the market, and most ETFs track an index at a low cost. You buy and sell it through a demat account.
Do I need a demat account to invest in ETFs?
Yes. Because ETFs trade on the exchange like shares, you need a demat and trading account to buy and hold them. This differs from index mutual funds, which you can buy without a demat account. SAHI lets you open an account and trade 300+ ETFs across NSE and BSE.
What is the difference between an ETF and a mutual fund?
An ETF trades on the exchange in real time at market price and needs a demat account, while a mutual fund is bought and sold once a day at NAV. ETFs usually carry lower expense ratios, and mutual funds allow easy SIPs without a demat account. Both offer diversification across many holdings.
How do I buy an ETF in India?
Open a demat and trading account, search for the ETF by name or symbol, and place a buy order as you would for a stock. Watch the bid-ask spread and buy near fair value. SAHI shows full market depth with five bid and ask levels, plus charts, so you can time the order.
Can I buy and sell ETFs anytime like stocks?
Yes. ETFs can be bought and sold throughout market hours at live prices, unlike mutual funds, which transact once a day at NAV. This gives ETFs intraday flexibility. Checking full market depth helps you trade close to the fund's fair value.
Can I pledge ETFs to get margin for trading?
Yes. Liquid and other eligible ETFs can be pledged as collateral to get margin for derivatives, with margin usually available soon after pledging. SAHI supports pledging 60+ eligible ETFs, subject to the cash-collateral rules. The ETFs tab lists the top ETFs for pledge benefit with the margin each one gives, such as 95% for Nippon India Liquid BeES.
How are ETFs taxed in India?
Equity ETFs are taxed like shares: gains on units held up to a year are taxed at 20%, and longer-held gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year at 12.5%. Gold and silver ETFs held more than a year are taxed at 12.5%, and at your slab rate if sold sooner. Debt ETFs are taxed at your slab rate however long you hold them. These are the rates from 23 July 2024. This is general information, not tax advice.
What is a liquid ETF?
A liquid ETF invests in very short-term, low-risk instruments and is used to park idle cash in your demat account while earning a small return. Traders often hold liquid ETFs and pledge them as margin collateral. SAHI lists liquid ETFs among its 300+ ETFs across categories.
High performance trading at unmatched value
Pay only ₹10 per executed order and save 50% more than other platforms.
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Brokerage charges per order: ₹10
Zero brokerage for your first 30 days after your account is ready to trade, then ₹10 per executed order. Statutory charges such as STT and exchange fees still apply.