Geojit Vs Trustline 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.

• 30+ years of experience in the capital market in India.
• Strong physical presence in Gulf countries through tie-ups with other prominent financial services providers in these countries.
• Dedicated research team offers investment and research tips to NRIs.
• Equity Derivatives NRI traders do not require separate Custodial account as Geojit is a clearing member and clear the trade by themselves.

• Offers web and mobile app-based NRI trading and investment platform.
• Charges lower brokerage for investing in equity and equity derivatives.
• Doesn't have a minimum brokerage charge which is good for small investors.
• Offers research-based fundamental and technical analysis which helps in taking a better investment decision.
• Allows US and Canada based NRIs to trade and invest in the stock market through Trustline trading forms.
• Trustline works as a clearing and settlement member which reduces the overall cost for investors.
• Facilitates IPO bidding for resident and non-resident Indian investors.

• NRI Account is available only to residents of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait or Oman.
• Doesn't offer services to the US, UK, Australia or Canada based NRIs.
• Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account. An NRI has to open a bank account with another company.
• High brokerage charges when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha, Prostocks, etc.

• Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account which means NRIs cannot open all the accounts at a single platform. It also means NRIs have to first transfer funds to PIS account before placing orders.
• Doesn't offer Bracket Order facility.
• Doesn't offer AMO (After Market Order) and GTC (Good' Till Cancelled) orders for investors.
• Allows only Axis bank to open NRI bank account.

Geojit is a highly recommended broker for NRIs residing in Middle East countries. It has 480+ offices and a dedicated Call Centre to offer quality services to NRIs. The company also offers strong research services to help NRIs make informed trading decisions. Other investment options including Mutual Funds, PMS and IPO make them preferred broker for many NRIs in the Gulf.

Trustline Securities is a good choice for both casual and frequent traders. The full-service broker offers depository services and research tips for NRIs. It also allows US and Canada based NRIs after filling FATCA and FEMA declaration form. The brokerage charges are quite low as compared to other full-service brokers in India. The broker also offers good web and mobile trading platforms in addition to a dedicated mobile app for mutual fund investments. Call n Trade facility and IPO application services are other features that make Trustline a good choice as an NRI stockbroker. The only major disadvantage with the broker is that it only allows Axis Bank accounts to be linked with its trading account. So, if you have Axis NRI bank accounts then its an excellent choice else you have to transfer your bank accounts to trade with Trustline.