Archive · 26 Jun 2025
How Indians Can Invest in US Stocks
If you live in India, you can invest in stocks in the US.
There are two main ways: you can use online platforms to buy stocks directly, or you can invest in mutual funds or ETFs that focus on the US market.
You'll need to open an account and can send up to $250,000 to invest.
Remember, the money will be converted to US dollars.
Taxes apply in both the US and India, but there's an agreement to avoid being taxed twice.
Indians can invest in US stocks through direct and indirect methods.
Direct investing involves using online platforms and creating an account.
Indirect investment uses mutual funds or ETFs focused on US markets.
Indian residents can remit up to $250,000 per year for investments.
Investments are taxed in both the US and India, with a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in place.
- Who
- Indians
- What
- Ways for Indians to invest in US stocks.
- When
- June 26, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To grow their money and explore global opportunities.
- Investment Methods
- Direct and Indirect
- Direct Investment Platforms
- Vested, INDmoney, Groww, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities
- Indirect Investment Options
- Mutual Funds, ETFs
- Fund Examples
- Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 Fund, Franklin India Feeder – US Opportunities Fund
- Remittance Limit
- $250,000 per year
- Taxation
- US and Indian taxes apply