Should You Buy FAANG Stocks From India?

After a brief dip in April, the post-pandemic market rally has allowed the S&P 500 to hit new highs. The lion's share of contributors to this growth includes the most coveted tech stocks collectively called FAANG stocks.

What Are FAANG Stocks?

FAANG is an acronym for 5 of the biggest tech stocks in the US market. FAANG Stocks include:

1. Facebook (FB) Stock
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2. Apple (AAPL) Stock
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3. Amazon (AMZN) Stock
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4. Netflix (NFLX) Stock
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5. Google (GOOGL) Stock

FAANG stocks make up approximately 15% of the S&P 500. While the S&P 500 has grown by 18% since June 2020, FAANG stocks have gained between 19% to 31% in the same period. 

In this blog, we will take an in-depth look at FAANG stocks and evaluate whether you should include 1 or more FAANG stocks in your portfolio. 

The Cube Wealth app lets you invest in FAANG stocks easily and with a low minimum investment amount. Stick around till the end of the blog to know more.

How should Indians invest in the US stock market?

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The combined market share of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google, is approximately $6.7 trillion. This is more than the GDP of 186 countries.

Initially, the acronym was FANG and included Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google. But Apple was added to FANG stocks in 2017 owing to the huge growth in revenue. 

FAANG Stocks Details At A Glance

1. Facebook (FB) Stock

• Stock Price: $273.16 (₹19,947.92)
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• Market Cap: $778.04 Billion
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• Growth Vs S&P 500: 19.7% Vs 18%

2. Amazon (AMZN) Stock

• Stock Price: $3,256.93 (₹2,37,842.20)
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• Market Cap: $1.63 Trillion
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• Growth Vs S&P 500: 19.11% Vs 18%

3. Apple (AAPL) Stock

• Stock Price: $132.69 (₹9,689.89)
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• Market Cap: $2.26 Trillion
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• Growth Vs S&P 500: 31.30% Vs 18%

4. Netflix (NFLX) Stock

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• Stock Price: $540.73 (₹39,487.62)
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• Market Cap: $238.89 Billion
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• Growth Vs S&P 500: 14.59% Vs 18%

5. Google (GOOGL) Stock

• Stock Price: $1,752.64 (₹1,27,989.16)
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• Market Cap: $1.19 Trillion
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• Growth Vs S&P 500: 23.13% Vs 18%

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FAANG Stocks Vs S&P 500

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FAANG Stocks Historical Growth

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Should You Invest In FAANG Stocks?

Let’s look at the benefits and risks of FAANG stocks to know whether you should invest in FAANG stocks from India.

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Each FAANG stock has its own benefits and risks. Whether or not you buy a FAANG stock would depend on your investment goals, risk appetite, age, financial health, and more. 

So you could benefit from speaking to a wealth coach to know whether you should buy 1 or more FAANG stocks. 

How To Invest In FAANG Stocks From India?

You can invest in these ways once you know which FAANG stock to buy:

1. Indian Brokerage

Domestic brokerages have partnerships with US brokers. You can open an Overseas Trading  Account and US brokers will execute trades on your behalf.

2. Foreign Brokerage

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Few foreign brokerages have a direct presence in India. You can invest in US stocks by opening a brokerage account with these brokerage firms. 

3. Investment Platforms

You can invest in US stocks through various investment platforms. Our recommendation would be the Cube Wealth app, the first investment platform to bring US stock advisory to India.

The Best Way To Invest In FAANG Stocks

The Cube Wealth app makes it easier for you to buy US stocks Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google and more from India. 

You can invest with world-class advice from RIA, Rick Holbrook, who currently manages assets for HNIs worth ~$130m. To try, start with as little as $1

Cube also allows you to invest in any US stock by yourself. Simply click on the "Buy US Stocks On Your Own" option. To try, start with as little as $1

Before you buy any international stock, speak to a Cube Wealth Coach to know whether FB, AMZN, AAPL, NFLX, GOOGL and more can help your portfolio.

Want to know to buy US stocks on your own? Watch this video.

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*Note: All facts & figures are as of 04-01-2021. Historical data does not imply future success. Always consult a wealth coach before investing.

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To try, start with as little as $1