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About Wright Research

Wright Research is an investment advisory and research firm that uses quantitative research and machine learning to create stable investment options that generate consistent profit in all markets. Wright Research was incorporated in November 2019 as Wryght Research & Capital Private Limited and is a SEBI registered corporate investment advisor (INA100015717). The investment products are available for retail investors as Robo-advisory portfolios.

For the US market, Wright offers a portfolio in the theme of tactical allocation to ETFs. This is a moderate-risk portfolio created to provide the Indian investor with the flavor of the best US markets.

Wright Research caters to 3,000+ customers. At Wright Research, we prioritize exemplary performance and strive to cultivate a culture of trust.

Wright Research Vests

Wright Tactical US

Moderate-risk tactical asset allocation portfolio by Wright Research. Subscribe at INR 1200 / quarter.

Why invest through Vested?

Global Diversification

Invest in the biggest brands and companies in the world

Lower Portfolio Volatility

Reduce your overall portfolio volatility as US stocks have low correlation with Indian stocks

Invest in US Dollars

Hedge against the falling INR and create a USD fund for goals including foreign education and travel

Simple Process

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Create an account with Vested

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Fund your account after KYC approval

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We Are Vested

Vested is a US Securities and Exchange Commission Registered Investment Adviser (see risk disclosure). You can view our registration here.

Our online platform enables investors from India to invest in US stocks and ETFs easily.

Commission free investing

No minimum balance

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Why invest through Vested?

Zero Brokerage US investing.

Commission Disclosure
Fractional investing

You can invest in less than one share, as low as US$1. Invest in fractional stocks and ETFs to build diversified portfolios even with small amounts of capital. For example, you can buy a 0.1 share of Amazon for US$300 (assuming cost of 1 share = US$3,000) and still participate in the growth!

Easy and hassle-free digital onboarding

With Vested's completely digital account opening process which includes KYC compliance checks, you can open an account with Vested instantly.

Seamless fund transfer

Transfer funds seamlessly with Vested's partner banks.

Safe

Vested works with DriveWealth who is registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA. Each account is insured upto $500K by SIPC and upto $250K by FDIC.

Secure

With security factored in with 256-bit encryption and SSL protecting your global investments, Vested uses the state-of-the-art log-in methods, automatic logouts, and ID verification to help prevent unauthorized access.

Investments in stocks, ETFs and Vests

You get an opportunity to invest in more than 1,000 stocks and ETFs listed in the US along with the curated portfolios - Vests.

Commission Disclosure

Commission-free trading means $0 commission trades placed on self-directed accounts via mobile devices or web. Keep in mind, other fees (such as wire and FX conversion fees) may still apply. Please see the pricing section to learn more.

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Features

Simple Pricing

No account opening fee. No brokerage fee when investing in individual stocks/ETFs*. For more information on Wright Research Vest’s pricing, please visit the Vests detail page.

Simplified fund transfer

Transfer funds online easily and cost-effectively.

Easy tax filing

Vested simplifies the tax filing process by providing tax reports as per Indian rules.

* Note: Other fees such as wire and FX conversion fees may still apply.

Learn More About US Investing

Can investor from India invest in the US?

YES! Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows an Indian resident to invest up to USD $250,000 per year in overseas markets.

What is LRS?

Instituted by the RBI, the LRS is a set of policies that governs the maximum amount and purposes of remittance. Under the LRS, an individual can annually send up to USD $250,000 abroad without seeking approval from the RBI. The LRS has made it easier for Indian residents to study abroad, travel, and make investments in other countries.

For the most up to date regulations regarding the LRS please visit here. Please see article 6(iii) for specific LRS regulations regarding investments in equity.

What documents do I need to open an account?

In order to open an account, you will need your PAN number, an image of your PAN card, and proof of address (You can use Aadhaar card, your utility bill, mobile phone bill, bank, or credit card statement. Note: All bills and statements must be within the last 3 months and must have your name on it). The whole process is paperless and can be completed in minutes.

How do I fund my account?

Investments in US equities must be made in USD. You must wire (remit) USD to Vested’s partner bank in the US to fund your account. In order to do this, you must fill out an LRS form (it’s called the A2 form) and submit it to your bank. Do not worry! We will make this process easy for you. When you sign up on our platform, we will guide you through this process. Please note that there are costs involved in the fund transfer process. These costs vary according to the bank you use. For example, there is a fixed cost of between INR 500 – 1500 per fund transfer.

How does fractional investing work?

On the Vested platform you can invest in either full or fractional shares. When your investment is in full shares, our broker partner (DriveWealth) will route the orders to market centers on an Agency basis. When the investment is fractional shares, our broker partner will satisfy the order from its own account, on a Principal basis, at the National Best Bid or Offer (NBBO). NBBO means that DriveWealth cannot add margin to the price. So, if the market price of 1 share of Amazon is $1000, and you purchase 0.1 share of Amazon, you will pay $100 for the 0.1 share. Any orders for both full or fractional shares will be executed via both methods, part as Agent and part as Principal.

How will taxes work?

For our users there are two types of taxation events: (1) Taxes on investment gains: You will be taxed in India for this gain. You will not be taxed in the US. The amount of taxes you have to pay in India depends on how long you hold the investment. 24 months is the long-term capital gain threshold and the tax rate is 20% with indexation benefit. Below 24 months is short-term capital gain and is taxed according to your income tax slab (2) Taxes on dividends: Unlike investment gain, dividends will be taxed in the US at a flat rate of 25%. Fortunately, the US and India have a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), which allows taxpayers to offset income tax already paid in the US. The 25% tax you already paid in the US is made available as Foreign Tax Credit and can be used to offset your income tax payable in India.

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