Angel One Vs Finvasia 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.

• Charges zero brokerage to NRIs on Equity, Derivatives and Mutual Fund.
• Finvasia is a trading and clearing member. NRIs can save custodial charges given to 3rd party.
• NRIs get access to many advanced trading platforms. Some are free while others have a subscription fee.

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.

• Finvasia charges technology costs to provide access to some of the trading platforms.
• It doesn't offer 3-in-1 account to NRIs. The NRIs have to open the NRI Bank Account with Yes Bank or Axis Bank.
• Despite 3+ years in business, many products are yet to be launched i.e. Margin Funding.

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.

Finvasia is an excellent choice for frequent NRI traders as it doesn't change any brokerage fee. The online trading platform it offers is the industry standard. Advance trading tools are also available. It also offers Algo trading platform to NRIs. Finvaisa also provides demat account and clearing services at a very low price. Finvasia has offices in the UK and Canada.