Anand Rathi 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.

• Advanced online trading platforms.
• Wide range of online trading platforms
• Offers research and recommendation tips.
• Offers Relationship Manager assistance
• Offers free call & trade facility for NRIs.
• Can open PIS account with multiple banks.
• Online Mutual Fund investment is available.

• 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.

• Charges brokerage in percentage which is higher than most of the discount brokers.
• It only offers a 2-in-1 account which means NRIs have to open NRI SB and PIS accounts with other banks.
• NRIs have to depend on ICCL (3-rd party custodial) for trade settlement. This increases the cost of trading.

• 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.

Anand Rathi is a recommended choice for NRI investors. Anand Rathi offers value-added services like excellent online trading software, online mutual fund services and research advisory etc. Anand Rathi is a full-service broker offering a wide range of services for NRIs and resident investors. They offer wealth management, advisory, investment, portfolio management, and insurance services. NRIs have to open the NRI SB account and custodial account with a 3rd party before opening the NRI trading and demat account with the broker.

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.