Sharekhan
the share centre
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Overview
Sharekhan was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in India, while the share centre was established in 2019 and is based in Bulgaria. Sharekhan holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while the share centre is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Sharekhan serves 1,500,000+ clients worldwide; the share centre has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Sharekhan and $250 at the share centre.
| Feature | Sharekhan | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange | Financial 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-F322 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2019 |
| Country | India | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 1,500,000+ | 60,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Sharekhan and the share centre, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at the share centre). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. the share centre applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. the share centre charges deposit fees; Sharekhan does not. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Sharekhan | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Sharekhan offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while the share centre 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 | Sharekhan | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | 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 | MT4, 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 Sharekhan and the share centre compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; the share centre does not. Both provide video tutorials. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; the share centre does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Sharekhan maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Sharekhan | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Sharekhan accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while the share centre supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). the share centre uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. the share centre scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Sharekhan | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Sharekhan and the share centre offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Sharekhan supports 13 languages and the share centre supports 8, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Sharekhan | the share centre |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |