Which Operating Systems are supported by the Kotak Stock Trader application and is it available on app store?

Yes, KST is available on all the major App stores in the world. KST is available on iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows & Java Operating systems. It can be downloaded through almost all the app stores.

How do I download Kotak Stock Trader on my phone?

You can download KST on your phone by sending an SMS ST to 5676788. A link will be sent to your mobile phone, you will need to click on it to download the application. You can also visit Kotak Securities from your mobile phone browser to download the app.

How secure is it to trade on Kotak Stock Trader?

It's completely secure to trade on Kotak Stock Trader. The application works on the existing order routing system of Kotak Securities. Customer authentication is done through Client ID & 2 levels of passwords, namely website password & security key code. The mobile device doesn't store the session's details. So, each time the user wants to log on to the application, he has to enter his User ID & password. This enhances the security rigidity in case of loss of your mobile phone. Each session lasts for 30 minutes if no activity is done. The data transfer between the application & the Kotak Securities Order routing system is secured using industry standard security protocol HTTPS which is HTTP over SSL/TLS. The highest level of encryption supported is AES-128 bit encryption. The existing backend support systems are used here, the risk management and other customer related concerns are taken care of.

Kotak Stock Trader – Your Mobile Trading App

At Kotak Securities, we have always strived to be at the forefront of digital innovation and offer our customers the best trading experience, no matter where they are and what device they’re using.

Kotak Stock Trader is a widely used mobile trading app for trading in the Indian stock market.

So, tap and trade wherever you are with Kotak Stock Trader.

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What can the Kotak Stock Trader do for you?

The Kotak Stock Trader app allows you to trade Equities, Futures & Options (F&O), Currency F&O and Commodity, track your portfolio, get live streaming market updates and stock quotes, keep a watch on our research calls, and much more.

As our online trading customer, you can access every value-added feature on our mobile trading app absolutely free.

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Benefits of Kotak Stock Trader

Our mobile trading app empowers you to tap and trade seamlessly, wherever you go.
High level of security ensures that all your account and trading data is absolutely safe.
Never miss an opportunity to buy or sell, with real-time stock market updates on the go.
Keep a tab on all your investments, without logging into your computer or going through physical statements.
Easily modify or cancel trades even when you are not near a trading terminal.

Trading App Features for Seamless Stock Trading

Tap and Trade online: Buy and sell shares, cancel and modify orders on BSE and NSE while on the go. Set your stop-loss price and trigger price through our mobile trading apps.
Tap and Track your portfolio in real-time: Check your current holdings and positions by simply tapping your mobile.
Get live-streaming stock market data: Get live quotes, buy and sell calls, intraday charts, track market movements by the minute, get updates on indices right on your mobile phone screen. Through our mobile trading app, you can view intraday and end of day movements for any scrips across exchanges in the form of candlestick charts, line charts or OHLC charts.
Create Watchlists: Track the scrips of your choice by creating personalized watchlists. You can also access the default watchlists as well as track ‘My Investments’ and ‘My Positions’ on our mobile trading app.
Transfer Funds: Move funds between your bank account and online trading accounteasily. You can even transfer funds from your bank account into your mutual fund account via the Kotak Stock Trader app.
Check Margin: Check available funds and total margin in your account by clicking on ‘Available Funds’. You can also pledge shares to use them as margin for trading.
Enjoy multi-level security for your trades and data: We’re very serious about the safety of your trades and data. The Kotak Stock Trader is safeguarded with two levels of passwords and uses the highest level of encryption to make sure that your trading experience is hassle-free and your personal data is absolutely safe.
Get notified for upgrades: We’re constantly enhancing our mobile trading app to make your trading experience richer. Stay notified, every time we have an upgrade for you.

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+ Expand All Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q What is Kotak Stock Trader?

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Kotak Stock Trader (KST) is a unique mobile-based application from Kotak Securities which allows you to trade in equity, derivatives and currencies from your mobile phone. KST also allows you to live-stream quotes and charts, create your own watchlists, check your account balance, and view your positions and portfolio.
Q How secure is it to trade on Kotak Stock Trader?

A
This mobile trading app is completely secure. The application works on the existing order-routing system of Kotak Securities. Customer authentication is done through client ID and two levels of passwords—namely website password and security key code.

The mobile device doesn't store the session's details. So, each time a user wants to log into the application, they have to enter their user ID and password. This enhances the security in case of loss of your mobile phone. Further, you are logged out of the app if no activity is carried out for 15 minutes.

Data transfers between the application and the Kotak Securities order-routing system are secured using industry standard security protocol HTTPS, which is HTTP over SSL/TLS. The highest level of encryption supported is AES-128 bit encryption.

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Note: NSDL and CDSL have mapped Unique Client Codes (UCC) to demat accounts based on PAN, refer NSDL and CDSL circulars. Format for linking/delinking the UCC: NSDL: link | CDSL: link.

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Investor Awareness regarding the revised guidelines on margin collection:-
Attention Investors :
1. Stock Brokers can accept securities as margin from clients only by way of pledge in the depository system w.e.f. September 1, 2020.
2. Update your mobile number & email Id with your stock broker/depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your email id and/or mobile number to create pledge.
3. Pay 20% upfront margin of the transaction value to trade in cash market segment.
4. Investors may please refer to the Exchange's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued vide circular reference NSE/INSP/45191 dated July 31, 2020, notice no. 20200731-7 dated July 31, 2020 and NSE/INSP/45534 dated August 31, 2020, notice no. 20200831-45 dated August 31, 2020 and other guidelines issued from time to time in this regard.
5. Check your Securities /MF/ Bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.
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Clients are hereby cautioned not to rely on unsolicited stock tips / investment advice circulated through bulk SMS, websites and social media platforms. Kindly exercise appropriate due diligence before dealing in the securities market.

Requirement of obtaining consent through OTP has been waived for off market transfer reason code “Implementation of Government / Regulatory Direction / Orders” Consent through OTP would continue to be required for all other reasons for any off-market transfers. Refer NSDL circular.

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