{"id":10881,"date":"2023-06-21T06:30:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aayushbhaskar.com\/?p=10881"},"modified":"2023-07-09T12:46:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T07:16:28","slug":"stockal-vs-vested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aayushbhaskar.com\/stockal-vs-vested\/","title":{"rendered":"Vested vs Stockal – Which is a Better Foreign Investing Platform?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Millennials are witnessing a free flow of capital across geographical boundaries.<\/p>\n
You can invest in foreign companies not listed in India with just a few clicks. Investors are taking their portfolios global and investment platforms are bringing in facilities for the investors to invest globally. US stock markets are leading the race when we talk about global investing.<\/p>\n
If you are also keen to include global stocks in your portfolio, you need to open a Demat account with a service provider that allows global investments.<\/p>\n
Stockal and Vested are two dedicated foreign investment platforms<\/a> that allow investors to invest in US equities and ETFs. Check these platforms to find which one\u2019s more suitable for you.<\/p>\n Stockal is ideally suited for investors looking to invest directly in US stock markets or through ETFs. Currently, it only allows investments in US stocks<\/a>. Other markets are in the pipeline, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa and other countries in the Middle East.<\/p>\n Through Stockal, you can invest in 1000+ companies listed in US stock exchanges like NASDAQ or NYSE. Stockal acts as a 3-in-1 account, i.e., trading, Demat and bank account. Further, it also allows fractional investing. Here are some of the features of Stockal that are worth discussing:<\/p>\n Stacks: <\/strong>These are carefully curated and ready-made thematic portfolios. These require a minimum investment amount and are actively managed by professional fund managers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cash Management:<\/strong> Investing in US companies requires you to invest US Dollars. While the stock brokers usually provide a currency conversion facility, Stockal allows you to save, spend and invest in US Dollars. Through its cash management services, you can earn interest on your Dollars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Global:<\/strong> This subscription plan is free and provides unlimited investing power. However, it offers limited stacks, and the commission charges are 5 cents per share.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Global Plus:<\/strong> This subscription plan costs Rs. 9,999 annually and has unlimited investing power. Further, it offers a dedicated hotline for customer support. The commission charges are 1 cent per share, and it also offers in-depth research benefit that includes the following:<\/p>\n Zacks for analyst rating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n TipRanks for insider transactions and price target<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Morningstar for ETF holdings and rating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Following are the pros and cons of Stockal that investors should know before using the platform:<\/p>\nStockal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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