Synopsis : Global investing is becoming easier for Indian retail investors as Dhan and Samco Securities launch international investment platforms through GIFT City. The move allows investors to access US-listed stocks and ETFs while enjoying simplified fund transfers, research tools, and seamless investing experiences.
Indian investors looking to diversify beyond domestic markets have received a major boost. Stockbroking platforms Dhan and Samco Securities have launched global investing services through the GIFT City route, enabling retail investors to invest directly in US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The development marks another step in India's growing participation in global financial markets, giving investors easier access to some of the world's largest companies and investment opportunities.
Dhan Launches US Stock Investing Platform
Dhan has partnered with ViewTrade as its brokerage partner and GlomoPay as its payments technology provider to offer access to US stocks and ETFs directly through its platform.
The company has adopted a customer-friendly pricing model, offering:
- Zero account maintenance charges
- Zero custody fees
- Brokerage of 0.25% per transaction
Dhan also plans to bring several popular features from its domestic investing platform to global investing, including:
- SIPs in US stocks and ETFs
- Advanced order execution tools
- Portfolio tracking and analytics
- Integrated fund transfers with Indian banks
The company stated that investors can transfer funds directly from partnered Indian banks into their US investment accounts, making the process significantly smoother.
Samco Bets on Research-Driven Global Investing
Samco Securities has also entered the global investing space after securing a broker-dealer license from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
The platform will provide access to:
- US-listed stocks
- Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
- S&P 500 constituents
- NASDAQ 100 companies
- More than 100 global ETFs
What differentiates Samco's offering is its focus on research and analytics.
Investors will receive:
- Quantitative research reports
- Investment recommendations
- Target price estimates
- Stop-loss frameworks
- Portfolio monitoring tools
The platform is expected to provide research coverage on over 700 global securities.
Why This Matters for Indian Investors
Traditionally, investing in international markets involved multiple intermediaries, complex paperwork, and higher costs.
The GIFT City framework is helping simplify global investing by creating a regulated ecosystem where Indian investors can access international markets more efficiently.
This offers investors opportunities to:
- Diversify beyond Indian equities
- Gain exposure to global technology leaders
- Invest in international ETFs
- Reduce concentration risk in domestic portfolios
- Participate in long-term global growth trends
Global Investing Trend Gaining Momentum
With increasing awareness about diversification and global wealth creation, more Indian investors are looking beyond domestic markets.
The entry of major brokerage platforms such as Dhan and Samco into international investing could further accelerate this trend by making overseas investing more accessible, affordable, and research-driven.
As competition increases among brokers, investors can expect improved features, lower costs, and broader access to global investment opportunities in the coming years.
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