Dhani Stocks Vs HDFC 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.

• Online discount broker offering low brokerage charges.
• 3-in-1 account facility.
• Online investing with the advanced Dhani Stocks trading platform.
• Access to online mutual funds investment to NRIs.
• Part of reputed Indiabulls Group, a diversified financial services company.
• Free Call and Trade facility.

1. Offers 3-in-1 NRI account for trading and investment.
2. A subsidiary of renowned HDFC Bank.
3. Offers online mutual fund facility through 'Digify'', a digital mutual fund platform.
4. Offers AMO and GTC order facility.
5. Research team offers trading and investment recommendations.
6. Assistance from Relationship Managers.
7. Offers loan facility against securities held in NRI demat account.

• Higher brokerage as compared to the brokerage charged by discount brokers.
• Doesn't offer unlimited trades/discount brokerage to NRI customers.

1. Brokerage charges are very high in comparison to discount brokers like Zerodha.
2. Doesn't offer online trading to USA and Canada based NRIs.

Dhani Stocks is a decent choice as a broker for NRI traders who need the online trading facility, personalized services, and prefer investing in mutual funds. The Dhani Stocks powerful trading platforms offer many useful trading features to NRI investors. Being a full-service broker, the brokerage charges are slightly on a higher side, making it a little costly broker for NRIs. Except for higher brokerage, the services offered by Dhani Stocks to NRI customers are competitive.

HDFC is a good choice for NRIs to trade and invest in stocks, mutual funds and other investment products in India. Barring NRIs from the USA and Canada, it offers a convenient way to invest online. HDFC is a full-service broker offering services like RM, NRI support desk, free research, and tips, etc., to help NRIs take informed trading decisions. It also offers loan against securities held in the demat accounts. The GTC and AMO order helps NRIs in placing orders as per their convenience.