Online trading vs Offline Trading: Which One Should You Pick?

Before you start trading in the equity stock market, you need to decide your preferred mode of trading – Online or Offline. Angel One presents fun-to-learn 60sec videos to help new traders take this decision and learn about the basics of equity & share-trading.
In Online Trading the client himself trades in stock through different online platforms accessible from desktop, tab or mobile, whereas, in Offline Trading a broker makes the trade as per the client’s instruction either through phone or in a face-to-face meeting. Here’s an easy-to-understand explanation.
Transcript :
Online Vs. Offline Trading Vinod and Venkat are best friends but their habits are different. Vinod is tech-savvy and does everything online. Venkat on the other hand prefers traditional methods over online transactions. Likewise their stock trading methods are also different An avid trader, Vinod prefers trading online Through his online trading account he can track the market and buy or sell stocks himself at anytime from anywhere. He also receives expert advice research reports and live market updates through multiple trading platforms accessible via his desktop, tablet and mobile phone. Venkat however prefers offline reading since it gives him the opportunity to garner first-hand advice so when Venkat decides to buy or sell a stock he calls his broker who guides Venkat on the trade with professional expertise and then places the trade on Venkat’s behalf. Online or offline – Choose your trading preference – at Angel One.
Published on: Feb 29, 2016, 12:00 AM IST
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