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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Account Comparison

The side-by-side comparison of AxisDirect and Choice Broking NRI Account. Compare AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Choice Broking and AxisDirect NRI Account reviews.

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Our Axis Securities comparison with Choice Equity Broking Private Limited highlights the major differences between two brokers. Find the best between AxisDirect and Choice Broking NRI Account.

AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
 
 AxisDirect LogoChoice Broking Logo
About the BrokerAxis Bank, the 3rd largest private bank in India, offers a 4-in-1 account to NRI customers. This account is a combination of a PIS & Non-PIS Bank Account, Trading Account, and Demat Account. Axis Bank has 10 international branch offices across the w...Know more about Axis SecuritiesChoice Broking is a full-service broker offering online trading and advisory services to NRIs (except for those residing in the USA and Canada). It offers 2-in-1 accounts, combining Demat and trading accounts, to NRIs. The 2-in-1 account enables NRI ...Know more about Choice Equity Broking Private Limited
Account TypeNRI AccountNRI Trading
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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking Charges

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
NRI Account Opening Fees₹2500₹0
NRI Account AMC₹0₹0
NRI Demat Account Opening FeesRs 0Rs 0 (Free)
NRI Demat Account AMCRs 750 (free for 1st year)Rs 200 or as per plan. (1st year AMC free)
PIS Account AMCNA
RBI approval for PIS (One time)₹500 + GST₹500 + GST

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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account TypeAxisDirect NRI AccountChoice Broking NRI Trading
Equity Delivery0.75%0.50%
Equity Futures0.05%0.03%
Equity OptionsIntraday: 1p per lot, Carry Forward: ₹10 per lot₹100 per lot

Other Charges

Contract Note Reporting ChargesNA
Other Brokerage ChargesPIS Acct AMC: ₹1,500, Minimum Brokerage ₹50Demat Account AMC - ₹200 per year
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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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Account Taxes/Fees

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
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 exercised 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 exercised options)
Exchange Transaction ChargesCheck Exchange Transaction Fee
SEBI Charges0.00005% (₹5/Crore)0.00005% (₹5/Crore)
Goods and Services Tax (GST)18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)
Stamp Duty0.01% 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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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Account Margin

 AxisDirect MarginChoice Broking Margin
Equity Delivery1x1x
Equity Futures1x1x
Equity Options1x1x

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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AxisDirect and Choice Broking NRI Account Features

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
3-in-1 AccountYesNo
Automated TradingNoNo
Free Research And TipsYesYes
Other Features

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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Account Review

 AxisDirect ReviewChoice Broking Review
 89 Customer Reviews    Rate AxisDirect19 Customer Reviews    Rate Choice Broking
FeesRated 2.0 starsRated 3.8 stars
BrokerageRated 1.8 starsRated 2.9 stars
Trading PlatformRated 2.5 starsRated 3.3 stars
Customer ServiceRated 2.1 starsRated 3.1 stars
Overall RatingRated 2.0 starsRated 2.9 stars
Broker RatingAxisDirect is Rated 2.0 / 5 based on 89 customer reviewsChoice Broking is Rated 2.9 / 5 based on 19 customer reviews

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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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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Investment Options

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
StocksYesYes
Initial Public Offers (IPO)YesNo
Mutual FundsYesYes
Other Investment Options

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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking NRI Customer Service

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
Customer Care Number+91 22 4257 0809022-67079903, 9819545987
Customer Care Emailnri@choiceindia.com

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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking Order Type Offered for NRI Account

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
Bracket OrderYesYes
Cover OrderYesYes
After Market Order (AMO)YesYes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)YesYes

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AxisDirect Vs Choice Broking - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

 AxisDirectChoice Broking
Pros
  1. Offers 4-in-1 account for fast trading experience.
  2. Offers online Mutual Fund, IPO and NCD services.
  3. One-click Trade through Intelligent Order Entry Panel, a unique integrated order entry panel that informs you on your capital gains before placing the trade.
  4. Access to Trade-Passport, a detachable and secure Order Entry Panel, enables trading while researching on any financial website.
  5. Free trading and investment recommendations.
  6. Assistance from Relationship Managers.
  7. GTC and AMO orders.
  8. A subsidiary of the reputed Axis Bank.
  • Free account opening.
  • Advisory services with access to a wide range of research reports.
  • Convenient Mutual Fund investment through a mobile app or website.
  • Dedicated relationship manager.
Cons
  1. The Axis brokerage plans are based on the trading value which makes it expensive over flat-fee brokerage charged by Zerodha, Tradeplus, etc.
  2. Axis does not provide online trading facility to USA based NRI clients.
  • Higher brokerage charges when compared to other discount brokers.
  • Do not offer 3-in-1 account services.
  • Do not provide an online account opening facility.
Conclusion

AxisDirect is a good choice as a stock broker for NRIs looking to invest in stocks, derivatives, mutual funds and IPOs in India. The company offers 4-in-1 account and good trading software and investment tools to its customers. Also, the brokerage charges of the company are competitive among full-service brokers. Axis provides many customer-friendly features to NRIs like AMO orders, Call & Trade and Relationship Manager for quick assistance.

Choice Broking is a SEBI registered full-service broker offering trading and advisory services with a 2-in-1 account facility to the NRIs. The company offers online trading platforms to NRI for stock markets and mutual fund investments. Being a full-service broker, the brokerage charges are slightly on the higher side making it a costly broker for the NRIs. The company has a dedicated research team that provides insights on the economy and the markets along with a wide range of research reports to its clients based on its fundamental and technical analyses.

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