Ezinvest
Sharekhan
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Overview
Ezinvest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. Ezinvest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Ezinvest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ezinvest and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2008 | 2000 |
| Country | Cyprus | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ezinvest and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Ezinvest does not, giving Ezinvest an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Ezinvest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Sharekhan supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ezinvest | 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, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ezinvest 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ezinvest accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). Ezinvest uniquely supports credit/debit card and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Sharekhan uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ezinvest and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ezinvest supports 15 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |