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Angel One App Now Allows Indian Users to Invest in US Stocks
- •Angel One has introduced a new feature allowing users in India to invest directly in US stocks and ETFs like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia through its app.
- •The platform supports fractional investing, enabling users to buy a small fraction of an expensive share according to their budget.
- •Fund deposits are supported through major banks like Kotak, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and IDFC First Bank with zero account opening or maintenance charges.
- •Brokerage fees are waived until December 2026, and will be 0.1 percent per trade with a minimum of $0.99 starting January 2027.
- •Investments are governed by the RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit of up to $250,000 per financial year.
Key Questions Answered
Fractional investing allows Indian investors to buy a small fraction of a US company share rather than purchasing a full, expensive share. This enables users with smaller budgets to invest amounts according to their financial capacity.
Funds can be deposited via Kotak, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and IDFC First Bank with zero charges for account opening, maintenance, deposits, or withdrawals. Brokerage fees are waived until December 2026, after which a fee of 0.1 percent per trade with a minimum of $0.99 will apply, along with regulatory fees, GST, and foreign exchange costs.
Investments made through the platform are governed by the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, allowing resident individuals to remit up to $250,000 abroad per financial year. All permitted remittances made during the year count toward this overall limit.
