SBI Securities Vs Compositedge NRI Account Comparison

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.

• Offers ESOP trading facility for NRIs.
• A team of specialists to assist non-resident Indian investors.
• Assists in PAN card and PIS account opening.
• NRIs can invest in Equity, bond, MF, and IPO (offline).
• Provides semi and algo trading options.
• Can also place offline order through telephone.

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.

• Have to open custodial and bank accounts separately which increases paperwork and overall charges.
• The platform is designed for knowledgeable and experienced traders. New traders may not find it easy to use.
• Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account that means investors have to open a bank account with third party bank.
• Doesn't offer in-house trading platforms. NRIs have to depend on 3rd-party to resolve technical issues.

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.

Composite Edge offers a 2-in-1 account for NRIs to trade and invest across equity, mutual fund, IPO, bonds, and PMS. The brokerage charges are higher than other discount brokers. It doesn't have its own trading platforms and so is depended on the platform owners for up-gradation and resolving technical issues. Overall, there's not a single key offering or market differentiator from the stock broker to attract NRIs. There are better choices available in the market.