SMC Global Vs AxisDirect 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.

• NRIs doesn't require separate Custodial Account to trade in Equity Derivatives as SMC is a registered clearing member who can get CP code for and clear the trades. This offers a huge saving for NRIs.
• Provides research and recommendation tips based on technical analysis.
• NRIs can trade and invest through mobile, software and web browser
• Dedicated relationship manager to assist the NRIs in account opening to investing process.
• SMC is a full-service broker offering a wide range of products and services.

1. Offers 4-in-1 account for fast trading experience.
2. Offers online Mutual Fund, IPO and NCD services.
3. One-click Trade through Intelligent Order Entry Panel, a unique integrated order entry panel that informs you on your capital gains before placing the trade.
4. Access to Trade-Passport, a detachable and secure Order Entry Panel, enables trading while researching on any financial website.
5. Free trading and investment recommendations.
6. Assistance from Relationship Managers.
7. GTC and AMO orders.
8. A subsidiary of the reputed Axis Bank.

• Offers NRI trading services only to NRIs who have bank accounts with Yes, Axis, HDFC, Indusind, or Federal Bank account holders.
• It offers 2-in-1 account means NRIs have to open an NRI bank account and PIS with other banks. It also means that they have to transfer funds in their PIS account before trading.
• Good Till Date/Time (GTD) and Good Till Cancelled (GTC) orders are not available.

1. The Axis brokerage plans are based on the trading value which makes it expensive over flat-fee brokerage charged by Zerodha, Tradeplus, etc.
2. Axis does not provide online trading facility to USA based NRI clients.

SMC comes across as a good choice for NRI investors who are looking for a company that offers a wide range of financial products under one roof and investment recommendations. The broker offers a good online trading platform. It also provides wealth management services to NRIs. It has a corporate office in Dubai which makes it easy for NRIs residing in the city to avail various services through branch visits. The brokerage charges of SMC Global are high in comparison to discount stock brokers.

AxisDirect is a good choice as a stock broker for NRIs looking to invest in stocks, derivatives, mutual funds and IPOs in India. The company offers 4-in-1 account and good trading software and investment tools to its customers. Also, the brokerage charges of the company are competitive among full-service brokers. Axis provides many customer-friendly features to NRIs like AMO orders, Call & Trade and Relationship Manager for quick assistance.