Global Companies
Many of the world's largest companies, across software, hardware, healthcare and consumer brands, are listed in the US.
US Stocks & ETFs on Platizio Global
Two simple ways to build international exposure — invest in leading US-listed companies, or in diversified ETF baskets across indices, sectors and themes.
US Stocks
What are US Stocks?
US stocks are shares of ownership in the companies that are listed on stock exchanges in the United States. These may include businesses from technology, AI, semiconductors, healthcare, consumer, financial services and other global sectors.
Why US Stocks?
Five reasons to invest in US-listed equities
Five reasons US-listed equities deserve a place in an Indian investor's portfolio.
Sector Depth
Strong exposure to technology, AI, semiconductors, biotech and global consumer brands you cannot easily access at home.
Portfolio Diversification
Adds international market exposure to reduce concentration risk in a single economy.
USD Exposure
Gain dollar-linked investment exposure, diversify your currency risk and build a resilient global zportfolio.
Long-Term Themes
Useful for investors looking at global innovation themes such as AI, cloud, semiconductors and clean energy.
Popular US Stocks
Widely-followed US-listed companies
A snapshot of widely-followed US-listed companies. This is not a recommendation or investment advice.
TickerCompanySectorOfferings
NASDAQ: AAPLAppleTechnology
Consumer devices and services.
NASDAQ: MSFTMicrosoftTechnology
Cloud, software and AI.
NASDAQ: NVDANVIDIASemiconductors
AI chips and data centre demand.
NASDAQ: TSLATeslaElectric Vehicles
EVs, batteries and clean mobility.
NASDAQ: AMZNAmazonConsumer / Cloud
E-commerce and cloud infrastructure.
US ETFs
What are US ETFs?
US ETFs help investors gain exposure to a basket of stocks, sectors, indices or themes through a single listed instrument. They are useful for investors who want diversified exposure instead of selecting only individual stocks.
Why US ETFs?
Five reasons ETFs are a popular starting point
Five reasons ETFs are a popular starting point for global investing.
Diversified Exposure
Invest in a basket of securities through one instrument — multiple companies in a single trade.
Simple for Beginners
Easier than selecting multiple individual stocks — start with a broad index ETF and build from there.
Index Exposure
Invest in broad US market indices like the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 with a single ticker.
Sector Exposure
Explore sectors like technology, healthcare, energy and financials through sector-specific ETFs.
Thematic Exposure
Explore themes like AI, semiconductors, clean energy and dividend investing through theme-based ETFs.
Popular US ETFs
Widely-followed US ETFs
A snapshot of widely-followed US ETFs. This is not a recommendation or investment advice.
TickerETFCategoryExposure
NYSEARCA: SPYSPDR S&P 500S&P 500 ETF
Broad exposure to large US companies.
NASDAQ: QQQInvesco QQQNasdaq-100 ETF
Technology-heavy US index exposure.
NYSEARCA: VOOVanguard S&P 500S&P 500 ETF
Low-cost broad US equity exposure.
NASDAQ: SOXXiShares SemiconductorSemiconductor ETF
Exposure to semiconductor companies.
NYSEARCA: XLKTechnology SelectTechnology ETF
Exposure to the US technology sector.
Before you invest
Understand the product, the process and the tax
How to invest in US stocks from India
The full process: KYC, Form W-8BEN, LRS remittance, first trade and the records you will need.
Read the guideThree routes to the S&P 500
Direct US ETF, Indian feeder fund or GIFT City — the same index, quite different tax outcomes.
Compare the routesHow to evaluate US ETFs
Expense ratio, liquidity and tracking difference — plus the dividend withholding drag no factsheet shows.
Read the guideFractional shares explained
Invest an amount rather than a quantity, and why share price no longer shapes your portfolio.
Read the guideTax on US stocks in India
12.5% after 24 months, why the ₹1.25 lakh exemption does not apply, and what your ITR needs.
Read the guideAll US Stocks guides
Everything on investing in US-listed shares from India, in one place.
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