Sharekhan
Trading212
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Overview
Sharekhan was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in India, while Trading212 was established in 2006 and is based in UK. Sharekhan holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while Trading212 is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Sharekhan serves 1,500,000+ clients worldwide; Trading212 has 1,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Sharekhan and $1 at Trading212.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2006 |
| Country | India | UK |
| Clients | 1,500,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Sharekhan and Trading212, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Trading212). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Trading212 does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Sharekhan offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trading212 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 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Sharekhan and Trading212 compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 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 | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Trading212 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Trading212 uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Sharekhan and Trading212 offer live chat support. Sharekhan offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 13 languages. Sharekhan scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Trading212 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish |