Small enrollment or transaction fees (e.g., $0.05 per share) may apply.

Direct investing allows you to bypass the "middleman" fees of full-service brokers.

Buying stocks and bonds without a traditional human broker is possible through direct purchase plans for stocks and official government platforms for bonds. 1. How to Buy Stocks Directly

In some regions like India, you can open a Demat Account directly through a Depository Participant (DP) to hold and manage stocks electronically without a broker. 2. How to Buy Bonds Directly