Sharekhan Vs Motilal Oswal 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. One of the largest stock brokers in India.
2. Easy trading experience for NRI with 3 in 1 account.
3. Offers advanced trading platforms in desktop, mobile, and web versions.
4. Offers online Mutual Funds, IPOs and Bonds.
5. Offers PMS services for wealth management
6. A dedicated relationship manager to each NRI customer.
7. Offers hand holding to beginners in the stock market.

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.

1. 3 in 1 account facility is only available with select banks (Axis, HDFC, IDBI, and Indusind)
2. Brokerage and account opening charges are higher when compared to other full-service brokers.

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.

Sharekhan is a good choice as a stock broker for NRIs. It offers a full range of financial services to NRIs including a hassle-free 3-in-1 trading account, research services, investments in Mutual Funds, IPOs, NCDs and also PMS. GTC and AMO order along with Call & Trade facility help NRIs to place orders in their convenient timings.

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.