SBI Securities Vs Finvasia NRI Account Comparison

• Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
• Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
• Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
• Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)

• Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
• Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
• Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
• Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)

1. The largest bank in India with the highest number of branches.
2. Offer 3 in 1 account for convenient online trading
3. Free expert recommendations on trading & investments
4. Assistance from Relationship Managers
5. SBI securities NRI opening fees are lowest among full-service brokers.
6. Mutual fund services are available to NRIs who don't have a trading account.

• Charges zero brokerage to NRIs on Equity, Derivatives and Mutual Fund.
• Finvasia is a trading and clearing member. NRIs can save custodial charges given to 3rd party.
• NRIs get access to many advanced trading platforms. Some are free while others have a subscription fee.

1. Only Equity-based mutual funds are available for online investment. For other types of Mutual Funds, NRIs can only apply using a physical form.
2. The brokerage rates are higher when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha and Prostocks.
3. Doesn't offer Good-till canceled (GTC) order.

• Finvasia charges technology costs to provide access to some of the trading platforms.
• It doesn't offer 3-in-1 account to NRIs. The NRIs have to open the NRI Bank Account with Yes Bank or Axis Bank.
• Despite 3+ years in business, many products are yet to be launched i.e. Margin Funding.

SBI has one of the largest branch networks among Indian banks in the world. This helps NRIs in availing in-person services on their country or city of residence. The brokerage rates charged by the company are competitive among full-service brokers. The 3-in-1 account, online trading, free research and advisory, Mutual Fund, FD and IPO investment make them attractive to most NRIs.

Finvasia is an excellent choice for frequent NRI traders as it doesn't change any brokerage fee. The online trading platform it offers is the industry standard. Advance trading tools are also available. It also offers Algo trading platform to NRIs. Finvaisa also provides demat account and clearing services at a very low price. Finvasia has offices in the UK and Canada.