SMC Global Vs Religare 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.

• NRIs doesn't require separate Custodial Account to trade in Equity Derivatives as SMC is a registered clearing member who can get CP code for and clear the trades. This offers a huge saving for NRIs.
• Provides research and recommendation tips based on technical analysis.
• NRIs can trade and invest through mobile, software and web browser
• Dedicated relationship manager to assist the NRIs in account opening to investing process.
• SMC is a full-service broker offering a wide range of products and services.

• Dedicated NRI Invest team and relationship managers to all NRIs.
• Free research, recommendation and trading tips to NRIs.
• NRIs can hedge the portfolio risk using futures and options trading facility.
• Offers Mutual Fund services to NRIs

• Offers NRI trading services only to NRIs who have bank accounts with Yes, Axis, HDFC, Indusind, or Federal Bank account holders.
• It offers 2-in-1 account means NRIs have to open an NRI bank account and PIS with other banks. It also means that they have to transfer funds in their PIS account before trading.
• Good Till Date/Time (GTD) and Good Till Cancelled (GTC) orders are not available.

• Brokerage charges are higher in comparison to discount brokers like Zerodha, Tradejini , and Prostocks.
• Religare doesn't offer automated trading to the investors.
• Doesn't offer 3-in-1 accounts which means more paperwork for NRIs in opening bank accounts & PIS separately. Also, funds need to be transferred to the PIS enabled bank account before trading.

SMC comes across as a good choice for NRI investors who are looking for a company that offers a wide range of financial products under one roof and investment recommendations. The broker offers a good online trading platform. It also provides wealth management services to NRIs. It has a corporate office in Dubai which makes it easy for NRIs residing in the city to avail various services through branch visits. The brokerage charges of SMC Global are high in comparison to discount stock brokers.

Religare Broking Ltd is a good choice for NRIs who wants trading assistance as well as access to research reports to gain market insights. It has a dedicated research team that publishes incisive research reports to keep you updated on the latest trends in the economy and markets. It also offers good trading platforms with useful features like multiple stock tracking, instant order execution, and real-time streaming of quotes.