Angel One Vs SBI Securities NRI Account Comparison

1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage.

1. The flat-fee stock broker offers trading at a low brokerage charge.
2. Offers access to good trading software and tools.
3. Offer solid research advisory services.

1. The largest bank in India with the highest number of branches.
2. Offer 3 in 1 account for convenient online trading
3. Free expert recommendations on trading & investments
4. Assistance from Relationship Managers
5. SBI securities NRI opening fees are lowest among full-service brokers.
6. Mutual fund services are available to NRIs who don't have a trading account.

1. Doesn't offer 3-in-1 accounts. Only offer 2-in-1 account combining trading and demat accounts. So, NRIs to first transfer funds from their PIS account to Angel One trading account before trading.
2. Doesn't offer Mutual Funds to NRI customers.

1. Only Equity-based mutual funds are available for online investment. For other types of Mutual Funds, NRIs can only apply using a physical form.
2. The brokerage rates are higher when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha and Prostocks.
3. Doesn't offer Good-till canceled (GTC) order.

Angel One comes across as a decent choice for NRIs looking to trade in Indian stock markets. The company offers best-in-the-industry research services and trading recommendations to NRIs. It doesn't offer mutual fund investment services to NRIs. However, it charges a low flat-fee brokerage which makes it an attractive stock broker for NRIs.

SBI has one of the largest branch networks among Indian banks in the world. This helps NRIs in availing in-person services on their country or city of residence. The brokerage rates charged by the company are competitive among full-service brokers. The 3-in-1 account, online trading, free research and advisory, Mutual Fund, FD and IPO investment make them attractive to most NRIs.