SMC Global Vs Alice Blue NRI Account Comparison

• SMC Global Review
• FAQs
• Brokerage
• Demat Acct
• Mobile App
• Account Opening
• Branches
• IPO
• NRI Account Review

• Alice Blue Review
• FAQs
• Brokerage
• Demat Acct
• Mobile App
• Account Opening
• Branches
• IPO
• NRI Account Review

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• Alice Blue does not offer NRI trading and demat account.

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.