Bell Direct
Sharekhan
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Overview
Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 1983 | 2000 |
| Country | New Zealand | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct 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 Bell Direct). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Bell Direct does not, giving Bell Direct an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bell Direct 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 Bell Direct does not offer. Sharekhan edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,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 Bell Direct and Sharekhan compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bell Direct accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). Bell Direct uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Bell Direct scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bell Direct | 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 Bell Direct and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bell Direct supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bell Direct | 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 |