How To Invest In Foreign Stocks?

Having discovered promising foreign companies to explore now, here is how you can go about investing overseas

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Most readers of this magazine would know how to invest in Indian stocks. However, when it comes to investing overseas, the know-how is still not widespread. Here is a short introduction to the options available to you for investing in overseas equity.

Through foreign brokers

You can invest in foreign companies by opening an account with a foreign broker, such as Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, etc. You can approach them directly or through Indian fintech companies or brokers that have tie-ups with them, such as ICICI Direct, Kotak Securities and HDFC Securities. For more information, you can visit the websites of Indian brokers that provide the overseas-trading facility.

Through GIFT IFSC