Mutual Fund, SIP, ITR - Black vs Vested: US Stocks Investing Usage & Stats
Investing in tax-saving mutual funds, SIP, ELSS, and filing income tax returns just got simpler now! Download the BLACK App by ClearTax and finish your income tax e-filing in just 3 minutes!
India's #1 best direct mutual fund investment app and ITR filing platform aims to simplify investments and ITR e-filing in India. Our updated app version seeks to make mutual fund investment and ITR filing easier and simpler.
What does the BLACK App provide?
Invest in direct mutual funds via BLACK
Easy to decide on how to invest in direct mutual funds and ELSS funds
Curate the mutual fund pack yourself.
Receive timely updates on the performance of mutual funds
Track the status of your investments in SIPs and ELSS funds
Check and manage your mutual fund portfolio
Invest through the app for free and grow your wealth
e-File income tax returns (ITR) via BLACK
File in just 3 minutes
100% pre-filled data - No manual entry
1000s of capital gains transactions imported in seconds
Supports multiple Form 16s in case of changed jobs
Maximise tax savings with expert tips
Why use the BLACK App?
ITR filing is hassle-free and easy
Auto imports data from the income tax department with just PAN details and Form 16
Best investment app to invest in ELSS and save Rs 46,800
How does the BLACK App work?
For investing in mutual funds
Log in or sign up on the BLACK App by ClearTax
Choose the most suitable fund among our handpicked mutual fund plans.
Choose the preferred mode of investment (lump sum or SIP)
Complete your KYC process
Link your bank account and transfer the amount
You will receive the details of your investment, such as the folio number, through an email or SMS
For e-filing tax returns
Option 1: File with the details pre-filled from the government-authorised e-filing portal.
Step 1: Select the 'File ITR with pre-filled data' option
Step 2: Enter your credentials - your PAN is the username.
Step 3: Review and edit the details if required
Step 4: Click on 'Submit to finish e-filing'
Option 2: Upload your Form 16
Step 1: Select the 'Upload Form 16' option
Step 2: Upload Form 16
Step 3: Verify the details and click 'Submit' to finish filing
If you have switched jobs within a year, you can upload multiple Form 16s. ClearTax will read your Form 16s and help you file your income tax returns.
Option 3: Don't have Form 16?
If you do not have your Form 16, you can manually enter the relevant details by choosing the 'Don't have Form 16?' option and e-file your income tax returns.
The best features of the BLACK App are as follows:
Invest in Free Direct Mutual Funds: With BLACK, you can invest in all kinds of mutual funds, such as large-cap funds, small-cap funds, ELSS funds, liquid funds, debt mutual funds, high-performance funds and balanced funds. You can even choose to invest either in lump-sum funds or via a systematic investment plan.
Tax savings with ELSS Funds: With BLACK, you can make your savings grow. You can quickly learn, save, and invest. Imagine all you could do with Rs.46,800 that you saved using our best investment app. It's possible to go on a vacation or spend it on jewellery.
ITR e-filing: BLACK lets you upload multiple Form 16s. It's easy, safe, and convenient. The app will also tell you if you have any pending tax dues. Once you receive the confirmation, you can track the status of your ITR filings.
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Vested: Alternative Investments Made Easy
-Invest in US Stocks & ETFs from India
- SIP in US Stocks & ETFs
- Invest in INR Bonds
- Invest in Solar Projects
Invest in the US Stock Markets hassle-free
At Vested, we are here to help you buy US Stocks and ETFs easily and legally.
- Sign up and complete the fully digital KYC to open your US Stocks account within minutes
- Remit INR to USD from your local bank account to your US investing account
- Invest in high-priced US stocks such as Tesla, Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Berkshire Hathaway, among others, or buy US ETFs such as Vanguard's S&P 500 or PowerShares Nasdaq ETF, among others, starting with just $1.
- Invest in direct US Stocks or invest in custom portfolios with Vests
- Sell and withdraw anytime
- Receive tax documents to bring to the tax authorities at the end of the tax year
- Invest in stocks from different sectors (tech, real estate, telecom, healthcare, finance, electric, gas, retail, food, etc.)
Invest in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities
- Invest in curated bonds rated A & above. Issued by top-rated companies
- Fixed returns up to 12% that beat inflation
- Start with just ₹10,000
- Flexible tenures of 6-60 months
- Seamless redemption directly in your bank account
- 100% digital instant KYC
- Bonds credited to your DEMAT account
Earn income while helping India move to clean energy
- Buy solar panels in rooftop solar projects. You will be the proud owner of a physical solar panel that is installed on a rooftop.
- Earn 10-13% returns from electricity your panels generate
- Investment in a physical asset fully digitally
- Receive daily & monthly performance updates on your solar panels
- Start with just ₹25,000
Why should Vested be your preferred alternative investment app?
Build a multi-asset portfolio beyond Indian Stocks, Fixed Deposits and Physical Gold
- Diversify into global and Indian markets and build a robust alternative investment portfolio
- Trusted platform where your investments are safe
- View your portfolio, analytics, and performance
Get US stock market news and analysis:
- Stay up-to-date with the changing US markets with our bite-sized summaries: Vested Shorts
- Two US stock deep-dives every month, published every other Wednesday
- Get real-time stock market data and updates for 5,000+ stocks and ETFs
- Access to fundamental data, charting tools, and live pricing to make your tracking and investing decisions easier
Vested Finance works with a registered US Stock Broker Dealer, Drivewealth, to bring you US stocks and US ETFs. We support all major banks for the remittance process - ICICI, Axis, HDFC, SBI, Citi, and many others.
Vested Finance Inc. is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. All securities are offered through VF Securities, Inc. (a member of FINRA/SIPC). With Vested, you can invest in the NYSE and Nasdaq. You can also invest in equities similar to how you would on WeBull Interactive Brokers, etc. Our mission is to enable sustainable wealth creation by enabling local investors to go global.
Disclaimer to traders: Intraday trading, margins, and derivative products are not available on the Vested platform.
*Other fees such as funds transfer, FX conversion, or other fees may apply
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Mutual Fund, SIP, ITR - Black VS. 
Vested: US Stocks InvestingDecember 31, 2024