Ways to invest in US Stock Market.
                     Ways to Invest in US Stock 
Market
How to Invest in the US stock Market 
from India?
• There are two distinct ways of investing in the US stock market from India:
– Direct investment in stocks
– Indirect investment in stocks via mutual funds or ETFs
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Reasons to Invest in US Stocks from India
• Historically, the US stock market indices have been less volatile than the Indian 
stock market indices.
• Most mega global corporations are headquartered in the US that offers you a 
more diversified investment avenue.
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Reasons to Invest in US Stocks from India 
Cont.
• The US stock market has outperformed the Indian stock market over the last 
decade in pure dollar terms.
• With the US being at the center of global innovation, you can invest in a 
promising company during its initial stages.
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Direct Investments
• You can invest in US stocks directly by opening an overseas trading account 
with a domestic or foreign broker.
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Opening an Overseas Trading Account 
with a Domestic Broker
• Many domestic brokers have tie-ups with stockbrokers in the US. They act as 
intermediaries and execute your trades. 
• You can open an overseas trading account with any such broker. You might 
have to submit a set of documents to open this account. 
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Opening an Overseas Trading Account 
with a Foreign Broker
• You can also open an overseas trading account directly with a foreign broker 
with a presence in India. Some such brokerages are Charles Schwab, 
Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers, etc.
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Indirect Investments
• Like domestic investments, you can take an indirect position in US stocks 
without investing in them directly.
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Mutual Funds
• This is the easiest way to invest in stocks listed on exchanges outside India. You 
don’t need to open an overseas trading account or maintain a minimum 
deposit that can be the case with some stockbrokers offering direct 
international investments.
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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
• You can also gain exposure to US stocks by investing in ETFs. There are direct 
and indirect routes available for ETFs. You can purchase US ETFs directly via a 
domestic or international broker or purchase an Indian ETF of international 
indices. 
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International investing 
• International investing attracts more charges as compared to domestic 
investments. Look for the account charges, brokerage, and currency conversion 
charges, etc. Hence, ensure that you understand all charges well.
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