OANDA
Sharekhan
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Overview
OANDA was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in United States, Canada, while Sharekhan was established in 2000 and is based in India. OANDA holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Sharekhan is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. OANDA serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Sharekhan has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at OANDA and $0 at Sharekhan.
| Feature | OANDA | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 1996 | 2000 |
| Country | United States, Canada | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between OANDA 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 OANDA). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while OANDA does not, giving OANDA an edge for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | OANDA | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
OANDA 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 OANDA does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | OANDA | 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, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how OANDA 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. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | OANDA | Sharekhan |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. OANDA accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Sharekhan supports 1 (bank transfer). OANDA uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. OANDA scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | OANDA | 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 OANDA and Sharekhan offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. OANDA supports 2 languages and Sharekhan supports 13, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | OANDA | 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 |