Chapter Title:

Popular Platforms and Strategies

Book Title:


Authors

Dr. Upasana
Principal Officiating & Associate Prof. at HKMV Jind

Synopsis

There are so many popular platforms online these days that finding the right one can be something of a chore. The list collected here will simplify this search somewhat as it lists those that are currently at the top of the list. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do your own research if you have a lot of specific requirements, it is only here to point you in the right direction. 
Types of Trading Platforms in India 
When it comes to performing seamless stock trading without encountering the barriers of time and distance, the use of online trading platforms for trading in stocks is quite evident. One can do online trading through 3 basic interface that is given below. There are primarily three types of online trading platform in India that are used by top traders and investors.

  • Mobile-based
  • Browser-based
  • Desktop-based
    Mobile-based/Mobile App
    As its name indicates, this type of trading platform is one that can be accessed through smartphones. Over the years, the rapid penetration of mobile devices in India has made this trading platform the best online trading platform in India. The major reasons are ease in usage, portability, and no physical barriers.

Browser-based/Web 
A browser-based trading platform is the one that can be accessed on a web browser like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. This platform is very useful in scenarios where access to smartphones and desktops is not accessible.
For example, if you are away from home and not carrying your laptop, your trading account can be accessed through a web browser. It has been usually believed that this type of trading platform is a bit slower than a desktop-based trading platform. 
3.Desktop-based 
This type of platform can be downloaded and installed on a desktop or laptop. If you are among those traders/investors who prefer to place quick buy/sell orders, this is certainly the best trading platform in India you can use.

Published

13 January 2022

Series

Details about the available publication format: Paperback

Paperback

ISBN-13 (15)

978-93-94411-48-7

How to Cite

Upasana (Ed.). (2022). Popular Platforms and Strategies. In (Ed.), Stock Market and Investing: Popular Strategies (pp. 76-139). Shodh Sagar International Publications. https://books.shodhsagar.org/index.php/books/catalog/book/48/chapter/269