New Delhi, July 22 -- Investing in overseas markets is important for diversifying one's portfolio. But over the years, there have been restrictions in traditional modes of investing, such as mutual funds, while new investing avenues have opened up in Gift City.

There are multiple ways to invest abroad, and with deepening of markets, more avenues are becoming available.

Here is a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both old and new avenues, and different investor profiles.

Direct purchase of stocks

There are broking firms, either multinational firms or Indian entities with tie-ups with broking firms abroad, who facilitate the execution. Your investment in stocks or bonds abroad is subject to liberalized remittance scheme (LRS) ...