Algo Trading on US Equities: What Indian Traders Need to Know Before Starting
Indian retail traders have had access to US equity markets for several years now through international brokerage platforms. The ability to buy shares in US companies is relatively straightforward. Algorithmic trading on US markets from India is a different and more complex conversation.
This guide covers the key structural differences between Indian and US equity markets that matter for systematic traders, the regulatory constraints that apply to Indian residents trading US equities, and the practical considerations before you build a strategy for the US market.
How US Equity Markets Differ From Indian Equity Markets
Understanding these differences is the starting point for any Indian trader considering a systematic approach to US equities.
