International Investments
Is it safe to invest in US stocks on 5paisa?
Your account with 5paisa - Vested is also insured by SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation). Under this insurance, the securities in your account are protected up to US $500,000. Furthermore, the investment brokerage account is opened ...
Who regulates Investments in US stocks for Indians?
Foreign investments are clearly defined in the RBI guidelines. According to RBI's Liberalized Remittance Scheme [1], an Indian resident can invest up to US $250,000 per financial year through an authorized dealer. We have partnered up with Vested to ...
What are the account opening charges?
For 5paisa customers, the account opening fee for international investment account is just Rs.399/- if you proceed with the Basic account. However if you choose to subscribe to the premium plan, the account opening fee is waved off.
What documents do I need to open an account with Vested?
In order to open an account with Vested, you will need your PAN number, an image of your PAN card, and proof of address (You can use Aadhar card, your utility bill, mobile phone bill, bank, or credit card statement. Note: All bills and statements ...
How long will it take to open account and start trading?
Once you have submitted your KYC with Vested, it takes around 1-3 business days for your account to get approved. Post that, you can fund your account from your bank in India (or if you have another US brokerage/bank account, you may fund via that as ...
What is the brokerage rates and all charges?
We charge Zero brokerage for all the stock trades done for US stocks and ETFs. However investing in Vests, our pre-curated portfolios attract an upfront fee of $3/purchase and an AUM fee of 0.5%/year. If you withdraw funds from your account with ...
Are account opening fees refundable?
No, account opening fees charged for your international investments account with Vested is not refundable.
How to fund my Vested Account?
Currently, there are 3 ways in which you can add funds: Transfer from your bank account in India Wire transfer funds from your non-Indian bank account The beneficiary details are available under the Fund Transfer section on the platform.
Do I need to open a bank account in the US to fund the brokerage account?
You do not need to open a bank account in the US to fund the brokerage account. You can transfer funds from your Indian Bank Account. Currently, ICICI is the only bank, providing an online remittance service for the purpose code S0001 (Indian ...
Can I use my 5paisa ledger balance to invest in US markets?
Sorry, but you cannot use your 5paisa ledger balance to invest on Vested. It has a separate fund transfer process as the funds are held with a different custodian. Users can transfer funds using their savings bank account. Currently, ICICI is the ...
What are Vests and how is it different from stocks?
Vests are custom and curated portfolios that comprise stocks and/or ETFs. Vests are constructed with different goals or themes in mind. Some Vests are built to enable investors to invest into diversified core assets that balance performance and ...
What are fractional shares?
One of the unique things about the US stock markets is that investors can own fractions of stocks, unlike in countries like India. You can decide to invest based on a certain amount of money. For instance, if a stock is valued at $100 and you decide ...
How does fractional investing work?
On the Vested platform you can invest in either full or fractional shares. When your investment is in full shares, our broker partner (DriveWealth) will route the orders to market centers on an Agency basis. When the investment is fractional shares, ...
Do I get dividends on fractional shares?
Yes, you get dividends on fractional shares. Please note: If the dividend amount is less than a cent then you are not eligible for the same. Also, please note that the companies declaring the dividend have their own terms and conditions as well for ...
Can I get advisory and help to choose which stock to buy?
We provide algorithmic recommendations, based on your risk profile, risk adverseness and time horizon. We also provide informational materials to help you better make investment decisions. Also, we have advisory portfolios - Vests. Vests are custom ...
Where can I trade from?
You can follow the below steps to trade in US stocks: Step.1. Go to 5paisa.com/invest-in-us-markets and Click on the Start Investing button Step.2. Login with your 5paisa credentials (if prompted). Step.3. You will be redirected to your Vested ...
What are the tax implications for me?
Taxes on capital gains: You will be taxed in India for this gain. You will not be taxed in the US. The amount of taxes you have to pay in India depends on how long you hold the investment To qualify as a long term capital asset, the shares must be ...
Is Intraday allowed in US Stocks and ETFs?
Under RBIs Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), Intraday falls under prohibited items and hence it is not allowed.
Do you offer derivative products, futures and options or margin accounts?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer derivatives products or margin accounts, as those are not permissible by RBI / FEMA regulations.
Can investors from India invest in US?
YES! Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows an Indian resident to invest up to USD $250,000 per year in overseas markets.
Can I use same 5paisa account to trade in US stocks or I have to open a new account?
You can use your existing 5paisa account although; you will need to open an account with our US investments partner Vested to start trading in the US stocks. To start please visit, 5paisa.com/invest-in-us-markets
How can I invest in the US markets with 5paisa?
Experience the smooth way of investing in Global Market with advanced technology with 5paisa. We have partnered with Vested to provide Zero Commission investing in the US markets for our customers. Just follow the simple steps below: Step.1. Go to ...