Corner Trader
Sharekhan
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 1879 | 2000 |
| Country | Switzerland | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, 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 Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and Sharekhan compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Sharekhan has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Sharekhan integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. Sharekhan maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | 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. Corner Trader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). Corner Trader uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Corner Trader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | 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 Corner Trader and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | 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 |