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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Account Comparison

The side-by-side comparison of SMC Global and Finvasia NRI Account. Compare SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Finvasia and SMC Global NRI Account reviews.

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Our SMC Global Limited comparison with Finvasia Securities Pvt Ltd highlights the major differences between two brokers. Find the best between SMC Global and Finvasia NRI Account.

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia

  SMC Global Finvasia
 
  SMC Global Limited Logo Finvasia Securities Pvt Ltd Logo
About the Broker SMC Global is a diversified financial service provider offering a wide range of financial products and services to resident and non-resident Indians (NRI) investors. NRIs can invest in Equity, Debt, Derivatives and Real Estate Funds with SMC. NRIs ca... Know more about SMC Global Limited Finvasia offers online trading services to NRIs in equity, mutual funds, IPOs and equity F&O. It offers 2-in-1 account, combining a trading and a demat account, to NRIs to invest in various securities across NSE and BSE. Finvasia is the only broker ... Know more about Finvasia Securities Pvt Ltd
Account Type NRI Account NRI Account
Special Offer

Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade)

Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.

Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade)

Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.


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SMC Global Vs Finvasia Charges

  SMC Global Finvasia
NRI Account Opening Fees ₹1000 ₹199
NRI Account AMC ₹0 ₹0
NRI Demat Account Opening Fees Rs 499 Rs 0 (Free)
NRI Demat Account AMC Rs 300 Rs 0 per year (Lifetime Zero AMC)
PIS Account AMC NA NA
RBI approval for PIS (One time) ₹500 + GST ₹500 + GST

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account Type SMC Global NRI Account Finvasia NRI Account
Equity Delivery 0.50% ₹0
Equity Futures 0.05% ₹0
Equity Options ₹75 per lot ₹0

Other Charges

Contract Note Reporting Charges NA NA
Other Brokerage Charges Demat AMC: ₹1180, Min Brokerage: ₹20 ₹0
TDS Charges on Long Term Gain (Holding > 365 Days) 11.96% 11.96%
TDS Charges on Short Term Gain (Holding <= 365 Days) 17.94% 17.94%
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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Account Taxes/Fees

  SMC Global Finvasia
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
  • 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)
Exchange Transaction Charges Check Exchange Transaction Fee
SEBI Charges 0.00005% (₹5/Crore) 0.00005% (₹5/Crore)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)
Stamp Duty 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover.

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Account Margin

  SMC Global Margin Finvasia Margin
Equity Delivery 1x 1x
Equity Futures 1x 1x
Equity Options 1x 1x

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.


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SMC Global and Finvasia NRI Account Features

  SMC Global Finvasia
3-in-1 Account No No
Automated Trading No Yes
Free Research And Tips Yes No
Other Features

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Account Review

  SMC Global Review Finvasia Review
  35 Customer Reviews    Rate SMC Global 61 Customer Reviews    Rate Finvasia
Fees 3.6 4.6
Brokerage 3.5 4.8
Trading Platform 3.8 3.3
Customer Service 3.7 3.9
Overall Rating Rated 3.9 stars Rated 4.1 stars
Broker Rating SMC Global is Rated 3.9 / 5 based on 35 customer reviews Finvasia is Rated 4.1 / 5 based on 61 customer reviews

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Contact Broker / Request A Call Back

  SMC Global Enquire Finvasia Enquire
Contact Broker Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.
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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Investment Options

  SMC Global Finvasia
Stocks Yes Yes
Initial Public Offers (IPO) Yes No
Mutual Funds Yes Yes
Other Investment Options Debt Funds, Bonds, ETF, Insurance

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia NRI Customer Service

  SMC Global Finvasia
Customer Care Number +91-11-25754371, 91- 9650988009 +91 172 667 0000
Customer Care Email nridesk@smcindiaonline.com contactus@finvasia.com

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia Order Type Offered for NRI Account

  SMC Global Finvasia
Bracket Order Yes Yes
Cover Order Yes Yes
After Market Order(AMO) Yes Yes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) No No

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SMC Global Vs Finvasia - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

  SMC Global Finvasia
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.
  • 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.
Conclusion

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.

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.

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