Choice Broking Vs Geojit 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.

• Free account opening.
• Advisory services with access to a wide range of research reports.
• Convenient Mutual Fund investment through a mobile app or website.
• Dedicated relationship manager.

• 30+ years of experience in the capital market in India.
• Strong physical presence in Gulf countries through tie-ups with other prominent financial services providers in these countries.
• Dedicated research team offers investment and research tips to NRIs.
• Equity Derivatives NRI traders do not require separate Custodial account as Geojit is a clearing member and clear the trade by themselves.

• Higher brokerage charges when compared to other discount brokers.
• Do not offer 3-in-1 account services.
• Do not provide an online account opening facility.

• NRI Account is available only to residents of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait or Oman.
• Doesn't offer services to the US, UK, Australia or Canada based NRIs.
• Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account. An NRI has to open a bank account with another company.
• High brokerage charges when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha, Prostocks, etc.

Choice Broking is a SEBI registered full-service broker offering trading and advisory services with a 2-in-1 account facility to the NRIs. The company offers online trading platforms to NRI for stock markets and mutual fund investments. Being a full-service broker, the brokerage charges are slightly on the higher side making it a costly broker for the NRIs. The company has a dedicated research team that provides insights on the economy and the markets along with a wide range of research reports to its clients based on its fundamental and technical analyses.

Geojit is a highly recommended broker for NRIs residing in Middle East countries. It has 480+ offices and a dedicated Call Centre to offer quality services to NRIs. The company also offers strong research services to help NRIs make informed trading decisions. Other investment options including Mutual Funds, PMS and IPO make them preferred broker for many NRIs in the Gulf.