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Founded in 1875, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the world’s 10th-largest stock exchange by market capitalisation, ahead of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). It has over 5,000 listed companies and a total market cap of over $2 trillion.
Yes, you can still invest in the Bombay Stock Exchange, and there are a number of direct and indirect ways to do so. You can invest in many Indian companies through American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which represent stocks that have been purchased by an American institutional investor on the BSE, which can then be traded on US-based stock exchanges.
You can also invest directly in BSE stocks via exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are index funds that track the performance of certain stocks, or stock indices, on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Some of the largest Indian stocks may also be available to buy and sell on popular western exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). For example, the largest company on the BSE, Reliance Industries, is also listed on the LSE, which means you can buy shares in it directly using your UK trading platform or broker.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
The cost of investing in the BSE will depend on how you decide to invest, as well as the specific platform or broker you use. Each platform has its own fee structure, with some charging a one-off trading fee for every trade you make, and others offering “fee-free” trading.
If you’re looking to invest in the Bombay Stock Exchange via an ETF or index fund, you’ll probably be charged a small percentage fee of around 0.5%.
Below is a breakdown of the basic fees you’ll pay when making a single trade using each platform or broker:
ETFs are an easy, low-cost alternative way to invest in Indian stocks on the Bombay Stock Exchange, especially if you’re looking to invest in stocks that aren’t listed on western exchanges such as the LSE. Like many ETFs, the most popular Indian stock ETFs are based on the leading BSE stock indices, such as the BSE SENSEX, which tracks 30 of the largest companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange, and the BSE 500, which tracks the 500 largest companies on the BSE.
Some of the largest BSE ETFs include:
The Bombay Stock Exchange is one of the world’s largest exchanges, and lists many companies that you cannot invest in via the London Stock Exchange or other western exchanges. Like China, India is also an emerging market that is experiencing rapid economic growth, and this may be reflected in the potential growth of Indian companies listed on the BSE.
Indian stocks may therefore be a good option for investors looking to diversify their portfolio, or get exposure to different sectors or industries.
Some of the largest stocks on the BSE include:
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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