Investors Intelligence
Sharekhan
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 1947 | 2000 |
| Country | London | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Sharekhan, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Investors Intelligence). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, giving Investors Intelligence an edge for frequent withdrawers. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence 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 Investors Intelligence does not offer. Sharekhan edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence 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 | Investors Intelligence | 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. Investors Intelligence accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). Investors Intelligence uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Investors Intelligence scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | 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 Investors Intelligence and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | 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 |