Motilal Oswal Vs Tradingo 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. Full-service broker with a range of trading & investment services.
2. A strong research team that provides investment advice and trade recommendations.
3. Presence across 2,200 locations in over 500 cities in India.

• Simple brokerage model.
• Allows Equity Stocks investment using a non-PIS account.
• Allows linking the trading account with any NRI bank account opened with a designated bank in India.
• Offers to trade via mobile app, website, or trading terminal.

1. MOSFL doesn't offer 3-in-1 account services. So, NRIs have to first transfer money from PIS account to trading account before placing an order.
2. It doesn't have offices in any foreign locations.
3. Brokerage is higher in comparison with discount stock brokers like Zerodha and Prostocks.

• Only offers a 2-in-1 account which increases the paperwork to open separate NRI bank account with other banks.
• Higher Brokerage charges for non-PIS account.
• Clients need to pay to avail of research services.

Motilal Oswal is a popular name in the financial services industry in India. The company offers a range of online trading and investment services to NRIs. NRIs get free access to the trading platform and dedicated research team that provides market insights through published reports on the economy, market trends, and sectors. Higher brokerage makes it expensive for investors/traders who don't need advisory services.

Tradingo is a discount broker that offers 2-in-1 account services to NRI at ultra-low-cost brokerage charges. You can link or open an NRI bank account with any designated bank of your choice. Tradingo also offers advanced trading platforms to NRI to trade via mobile, web, or desktop software.