A serious investor article must explain access, not just outcomes.
1) Open a brokerage account
Once you open an account with a brokerage, your investor profile becomes active for trading. I use Stock Hub Securities because they have no on-boarding fees.
Easy method is to “Open an Account – JS Global Online” via their Asaan account onboarding route.
Required Documents for Account Opening with CGP
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Scanned CNIC Image of Account Holder (Front & Back)
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Bank IBAN Number
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Email ID
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Proof of Income (Letter Head if you are a business partner/owner or Salary slips if you are employed)
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Tax Return
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Mobile Number (Registered on Account Holder’s Name)
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Signature on Simple Page as per CNIC Must
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Zakat Declaration Form CZ-50 (Optional)
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Scanned CNIC Image of Nominee (Front & Back) (Optional)
2) Your account gets listed in CDC Repository
Once your brokerage account is opened, your holdings are recorded through CDC (Central Depository Company) — effectively the custody layer where securities are held in your name.
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3) Trading & clearing runs through EClear
Your EClear account functions as the PSX main trading/clearing account, and you can view positions via the broker dashboard/app.
