Motilal Oswal 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. Full-service broker with a range of trading & investment services.
2. A strong research team that provides investment advice and trade recommendations.
3. Presence across 2,200 locations in over 500 cities in India.

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. MOSFL doesn't offer 3-in-1 account services. So, NRIs have to first transfer money from PIS account to trading account before placing an order.
2. It doesn't have offices in any foreign locations.
3. Brokerage is higher in comparison with discount stock brokers like Zerodha and Prostocks.

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.

Motilal Oswal is a popular name in the financial services industry in India. The company offers a range of online trading and investment services to NRIs. NRIs get free access to the trading platform and dedicated research team that provides market insights through published reports on the economy, market trends, and sectors. Higher brokerage makes it expensive for investors/traders who don't need advisory services.

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.