How To Invest In Foreign Stocks?

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

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