SMC Global Vs Choice Broking 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.