Can I invest in US stocks from India through Sapphire Broking?

Yes. Sapphire offers US stock investing through a partnership with Vested, a US SEC-registered investment advisor. Indian residents and NRIs can buy US stocks and ETFs via the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS), with limits of up to $250,000 per individual per year.

Is there a minimum investment amount for US stocks?

Through fractional investing, you can start with as little as $1. There's no minimum lot size for most US stocks on Sapphire - perfect for buying expensive shares like Amazon or Berkshire Hathaway in small allocations.

Are my US stock investments safe?

Yes. Stocks are held in your name through US-regulated brokerage accounts protected by SIPC (up to $500,000 per account). Vested is SEC-registered and complies with all US and Indian regulatory guidelines. Sapphire is SEBI-registered for the Indian compliance side.

What is LRS and how does it work?

LRS (Liberalized Remittance Scheme) is an RBI scheme that allows Indian residents to remit up to $250,000 per financial year for permitted purposes including overseas investments. Sapphire automates the LRS process - you initiate the remittance from your bank, and your funds become available in your US trading account.

How are US stock returns taxed in India?

Capital gains from US stocks are taxable in India. Long-term gains (held over 24 months) are taxed at 12.5% with indexation; short-term gains are taxed at slab rates. Dividends are taxed at slab rates. Most US-India tax treaty benefits apply - consult a chartered accountant for specifics.

When can I trade US stocks?

US markets operate from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, which is 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST during daylight saving and 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM IST otherwise. Sapphire allows you to place orders during US market hours; orders placed outside hours are queued for the next session.

US Stocks

Own a piece of Apple, Tesla, and Google from India

Invest in 5,000+ US stocks and ETFs from your Sapphire account - Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Google, NVIDIA, and the world's most valuable companies.

Powered by Vested (a US SEC-registered advisor), our platform offers fractional investing starting at $1 - perfect for Indian investors and NRIs going global.

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Global access

Everything you need to invest globally

From the world's largest tech giants to thematic ETFs - diversify your portfolio across the global economy from a single Sapphire account.

Curated portfolios (Vests)

Diversify easily with expertly designed portfolios tailored to themes - AI, EV, tech, dividends, climate, and more.

Easy digital account opening

Get started in just minutes with fully digital onboarding. Open your account quickly and enjoy simplified fund transfer.

Fractional investing from $1

Buy fractional shares of expensive stocks like Berkshire Hathaway or Amazon. No need to wait for full-share affordability.

5,000+ stocks and ETFs

Access NASDAQ and NYSE-listed companies - from blue chips to growth stocks and theme-based ETFs.

Diversification across geographies

Reduce concentration risk in Indian markets by adding US tech, healthcare, energy, and consumer giants.

SEC-regulated platform

Vested is registered with the US SEC. Stocks are held in your name through SIPC-protected US brokerage accounts.

Get started

Invest in US stocks in 3 steps

Investing in US stocks from India requires LRS (Liberalized Remittance Scheme) compliance. Sapphire handles the complexity - you focus on the picks.

Open a Sapphire account

Standard digital onboarding with PAN, Aadhaar, and bank details. Activate the US stocks segment from your dashboard.

Add funds via LRS

Transfer USD using LRS - Sapphire's platform automates the bank remittance and KYC. Up to $250,000 per year per individual.

Buy US stocks or ETFs

Browse, search, or pick from curated Vests. Place orders during US market hours (7:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST).

Why go global

Diversify beyond Indian markets

Adding US stocks to your portfolio reduces dependency on a single economy and gives you direct exposure to the world's most innovative companies.

Innovation leaders

Own shares in the companies driving global tech - AI, semiconductors, cloud, biotech, EV, and more.

Long-term wealth creation

S&P 500 has historically delivered 10%+ annualized returns over decades - a proven wealth-building benchmark.

USD-denominated assets

Hold assets in US dollars to hedge against rupee depreciation over time - a natural currency diversifier.

Trusted partnership with Vested

Vested is a US SEC-registered investment advisor specifically built for cross-border investing from India.

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