Sharekhan
Uphold
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Overview
Sharekhan was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in India, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Sharekhan holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Sharekhan serves 1,500,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Sharekhan and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2013 |
| Country | India | United States |
| Clients | 1,500,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Sharekhan and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Uphold). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Sharekhan supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Sharekhan edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Sharekhan and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Sharekhan integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Sharekhan scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Uphold uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Uphold scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| 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 Sharekhan and Uphold offer live chat support. Sharekhan offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Sharekhan supports 13 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Sharekhan scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |