Kotak Securities Vs Ventura 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.

1. Offers integrated 3-in-1 Trinity account for fast and smooth trading experience.
2. Part of the reputed Kotak group
3. Branch offices in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, and Mauritius.
4. AMO and GTC order types make it easy for NRIs to place orders at any time.
5. A dedicated research team for expert advice and recommendations
6. Offers a range of advanced online trading platforms and tools.
7. Offers online mutual fund, IPO and NCD investment facility.

• Full-service broker with personalized services.
• Tie-up with Axis Bank for convenient NRI Banking Services.
• Presence in Dubai with clients in US/ UK / Australia / East Africa etc
• Provides in-depth research tips for NRIs.
• Offers a dedicated NRI customer care desk to resolve queries.
• NRIs can access their portfolio, transaction statements and investment account 24/7.
• Invest in Equity, Mutual Funds, Debt Funds, NCDs, Bonds etc.

1. The brokerage charges are higher in comparison to discount stock brokers like Zerodha and Prostocks. Kotak brokerage charges for equity delivery us 1% whereas Prostocks charges fixed Rs 100 per order. So, if your trade value is Rs 1 lakh, you pay a brokerage of Rs 1000 with Kotak whereas Prostocks will charge you just Rs 100.

• Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account as Ventura doesn't provide banking services.
• You cannot place GTC (Good-till-Cancelled), After Market Order(AMO) and Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) orders with Ventura securities.
• Higher brokerage charges in comparison to discount brokers.
• High brokerage on Mutual Funds investments.

Kotak Securities is a full-service broker. It offers convenient stock trading and investment to NRI's through its 3-in-1 account. In addition, you get advanced trading software, researched advice and dedicated RM assistance. Kotak Sec brokerage charges are on the higher side. Kotak Sec has offices in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, and Mauritius which makes it easy for NRIs based in these locations to avail services or get grievances redressed locally.

Ventura is a full-service broker that offers personalized services, research, and recommendations. It also provides online trading platform to NRIs. The brokerage charges are on the higher side. Ventura also doesn't offer GTC, AMO and BTST orders which make it difficult for NRIs to place orders in off-market hours.