SMC Global Vs Tradingo 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.

• Simple brokerage model.
• Allows Equity Stocks investment using a non-PIS account.
• Allows linking the trading account with any NRI bank account opened with a designated bank in India.
• Offers to trade via mobile app, website, or trading terminal.

• 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.

• Only offers a 2-in-1 account which increases the paperwork to open separate NRI bank account with other banks.
• Higher Brokerage charges for non-PIS account.
• Clients need to pay to avail of research services.

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.

Tradingo is a discount broker that offers 2-in-1 account services to NRI at ultra-low-cost brokerage charges. You can link or open an NRI bank account with any designated bank of your choice. Tradingo also offers advanced trading platforms to NRI to trade via mobile, web, or desktop software.