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ICICI Direct

7/10

state one stockbroking limited

7.6/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ICICI Direct was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in India, while state one stockbroking limited was established in 2018 and is based in Anguilla. ICICI Direct holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while state one stockbroking limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ICICI Direct serves 2,000,000+ clients worldwide; state one stockbroking limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at ICICI Direct and $250 at state one stockbroking limited.

state one stockbroking limited wins this category
FeatureICICI Directstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock ExchangeFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F309
Founded19942018
CountryIndiaAnguilla
Clients2,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ICICI Direct and state one stockbroking limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ICICI Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at state one stockbroking limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ICICI Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; state one stockbroking limited does not. Overall, ICICI Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.

ICICI Direct wins this category
FeatureICICI Directstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

ICICI Direct offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while state one stockbroking limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ICICI Direct supports social and copy trading features, which state one stockbroking limited does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureICICI Directstate one stockbroking limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ICICI Direct and state one stockbroking limited compare. ICICI Direct runs regular live webinars; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. ICICI Direct publishes daily market commentary; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ICICI Direct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ICICI Direct scores higher overall in education and research.

ICICI Direct wins this category
FeatureICICI Directstate one stockbroking limited
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ICICI Direct accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while state one stockbroking limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). state one stockbroking limited uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. state one stockbroking limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

state one stockbroking limited wins this category
FeatureICICI Directstate one stockbroking limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ICICI Direct and state one stockbroking limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ICICI Direct supports 13 languages and state one stockbroking limited supports 8, giving ICICI Direct broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureICICI Directstate one stockbroking limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, TurkceEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic