Angel One Reports Mixed Performance in July: Client Base Grows 28% YoY Despite Sharp Drop in New Acquisitions
Angel One's July metrics show a 28.2% YoY increase in client base to 33.06 million and a 36.1% YoY growth in average client funding book to Rs. 50.79 billion. However, gross client acquisition dropped 43.6% YoY to 0.64 million, and total orders decreased 28.2% YoY to 123 million. The company saw strong growth in mutual fund SIPs with 889,210 unique registrations, up 16% YoY. Market share expanded across segments, with commodity turnover share increasing by 546 bp YoY to 63.7%. Average daily turnover based on notional turnover declined 4.6% YoY to Rs. 41,502 billion, while option premium turnover increased 30% YoY to Rs. 1,115 billion.

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Angel One Limited , a leading fintech company in India, has released its business metrics for July, revealing a mixed performance with significant growth in some areas and challenges in others.
Client Base and Funding Book Show Strong Growth
Angel One's client base reached 33.06 million in July, marking a robust 28.2% year-over-year increase and a 1.8% month-over-month growth. This expansion demonstrates the company's continued ability to attract and retain customers in a competitive market.
The average client funding book saw an impressive surge, reaching Rs. 50.79 billion. This represents a substantial 36.1% increase compared to the previous year and a 7.9% rise from the previous month, indicating growing client engagement and trust in the platform.
Decline in Gross Client Acquisition and Trading Activity
Despite the overall growth in the client base, Angel One faced a significant challenge in new client acquisition. The company reported a gross client acquisition of 0.64 million in July, a sharp 43.6% decline from 1.14 million in the same month of the previous year. However, it's worth noting that this figure shows a 17% improvement from the previous month.
Trading activity also saw a downturn, with total orders dropping 28.2% year-over-year to 123 million. The average daily orders decreased by 31.3% to 5.35 million compared to the same period last year.
Strong Performance in Mutual Fund SIPs and Market Share
On a positive note, Angel One demonstrated strength in the mutual fund segment. The company recorded 889,210 unique SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) registrations, representing a 16% year-over-year increase and a remarkable 20.8% month-over-month growth.
The company also expanded its market share across various segments:
Segment | Market Share | YoY Change |
---|---|---|
Overall equity | 20.1% | +77 bp |
F&O (Futures and Options) | 21.2% | +48 bp |
Cash turnover | 18.6% | +99 bp |
Commodity turnover | 63.7% | +546 bp |
Trading Volumes and Turnover
The average daily turnover (ADTO) based on notional turnover was Rs. 41,502 billion overall, showing a 4.6% year-over-year decline but an 18.6% month-over-month increase. The F&O segment ADTO decreased by 5.3% year-over-year to Rs. 40,501 billion.
Interestingly, the ADTO based on option premium turnover showed a 30% year-over-year increase to Rs. 1,115 billion overall, while the F&O segment in this category declined by 29.5% to Rs. 114 billion.
Management's Perspective
Angel One's management expressed satisfaction with the company's performance, stating, "We sustained strong momentum in client acquisition, record high average client funding book and expansion in market share, across segments in July. Additionally, we experienced robust SIP registrations. These trends underscore deepening client engagement with our platform, apart from highlighting the industry's long term growth potential."
Additional Corporate Updates
In a separate announcement, Angel One's Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 3,291 Restrictive Stock Units (RSUs) to two eligible employees under the Angel Broking Employee Long Term Incentive Plan 2021. These RSUs will vest over a period of four years and are exercisable at Rs. 10 per share.
The company also scheduled an analyst and institutional investor meeting for August 7, indicating its commitment to maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders.
In conclusion, while Angel One faces challenges in new client acquisition and trading volumes, its growing client base, expanding market share, and strong performance in mutual fund SIPs demonstrate the company's resilience and adaptability in a dynamic financial market landscape.
Historical Stock Returns for Angel One
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-0.84% | -0.46% | -7.35% | +7.30% | +20.27% | +838.72% |