Sharekhan
Valbury Capital
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Overview
Sharekhan was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in India, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Sharekhan holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Sharekhan serves 1,500,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Sharekhan and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $15000 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2008 |
| Country | India | UK |
| Clients | 1,500,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Sharekhan and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Valbury Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Valbury Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Sharekhan does not. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Sharekhan offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital 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 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Sharekhan and Valbury Capital compare. Sharekhan runs regular live webinars; Valbury Capital does not. Both provide video tutorials. Sharekhan publishes daily market commentary; Valbury Capital 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 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Valbury Capital uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Valbury Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valbury Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Sharekhan supports 13 languages and Valbury Capital supports 2, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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, and Chinese |