AJ Bell
Sharekhan
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 1997 | 2000 |
| Country | UK | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at AJ Bell). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, giving AJ Bell an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while Sharekhan supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Sharekhan supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. Sharekhan edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and Sharekhan compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; AJ Bell does not. Sharekhan has a video library; AJ Bell does not. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; AJ Bell does not. Sharekhan integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. Sharekhan maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). AJ Bell uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. AJ Bell scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AJ Bell and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AJ Bell supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AJ Bell | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |