Many users today search for a trading app without Demat account because they want to start trading quickly without opening a full stock market account. The good news is — it is possible to trade certain assets without a Demat account — but not all types of trading allow this.
This guide explains what a Demat account is, when it is required, when it is not, and which types of trading apps work without Demat.
| App Name | Tredixo |
| Developer | Tredixo |
| Total Download | 2 Lakh User |
| Last Update | 3 Feb |
What Is a Demat Account?
A Dabba Trading Demat (Dematerialized) account is used in India to hold:
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Shares
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ETFs
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Bonds
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Mutual funds (in demat form)
It stores securities electronically instead of physical certificates. If you want to buy and hold company shares, a Demat account is mandatory.
Can You Use a Trading App Without a Demat Account?
✅ Yes — but only for certain types of trading:
You can trade without Demat in:
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Intraday trading (some brokers allow pooled settlement)
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Derivatives (Futures & Options)
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Forex (international platforms)
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Commodities
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Crypto trading
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CFD trading (Contracts for Difference)
❌ You cannot avoid Demat if you want delivery-based stock investing in Indian markets.
Trading Types That Do NOT Require a Demat Account
1️⃣ Derivatives Trading (F&O)
Futures and Options contracts are not delivered as shares — they are settled in cash.
Many brokers allow F&O trading using only a trading + margin account.
Example brokers offering derivatives access:
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Zerodha
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Upstox
(Demat may still be opened by default, but delivery holding is not required for F&O trades.)
2️⃣ Intraday Trading
In intraday trading:
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You buy and sell on the same day
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No shares are held overnight
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No demat storage needed for settlement
Some platforms allow intraday-only traders to operate without using Demat holdings.
3️⃣ Forex & International CFD Platforms
Global trading platforms offer:
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Forex pairs
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Indices
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Commodities
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CFDs
These instruments are contract-based, not share delivery based — so Demat is not required.
4️⃣ Crypto Trading Apps
Crypto assets are stored in:
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Exchange wallets
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Private wallets
They are not held in Demat accounts. Crypto trading platforms operate completely outside Demat structure.
When Demat Account Is Compulsory
You must have a Demat account if you want:
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Long-term stock investing
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Share delivery trading
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IPO investing
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ETF delivery holding
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Holding listed securities overnight
There is no legal workaround for delivery-based equity investing in India without Demat.