A Demat account is basically an account which is used for trading online. There are so many features of a Demat account. A demat account allows the investors to hold their securities and shares in an electronic structure rather than the physical structure. Also a Demat account makes the complete procedure of exchanging, contributing, checking and holding shares/stocks increasingly quicker and faster. There are so many other importance of Demat account also like it is much safer than all other forms of holding shares. There is no risk of shares getting stolen, misplaced or damaged. Most importantly you cannot trade in the stock market if you don't have a Demat account. Another positive feature of a Demat account is that you will get the provision of keeping multiple securities at a single place. Most importantly a Demat account is very much quick and convenient.