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lqdfx

8.4/10
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Sharekhan

7.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals1.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

lqdfx was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Portugal, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. lqdfx holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. lqdfx serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at lqdfx and $0 at Sharekhan.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxSharekhan
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationFinancial 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-F272Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange
Founded20172000
CountryPortugalIndia
Clients200,000+1,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between lqdfx 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 lqdfx). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while lqdfx does not, giving lqdfx an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Sharekhan wins this category
FeaturelqdfxSharekhan
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

lqdfx 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 lqdfx does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeaturelqdfxSharekhan
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how lqdfx 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.

Tied
FeaturelqdfxSharekhan
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxSharekhan
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

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

Tied
FeaturelqdfxSharekhan
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce