Sharekhan
Ya-Hi
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Overview
Sharekhan was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in India, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Sharekhan holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Sharekhan serves 1,500,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Sharekhan and $100 at Ya-Hi.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2000 | 2008 |
| Country | India | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Clients | 1,500,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Sharekhan and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Sharekhan has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Ya-Hi). Sharekhan charges withdrawal fees while Ya-Hi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Sharekhan scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Sharekhan offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Sharekhan supports social and copy trading features, which Ya-Hi does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iOS,OS,Desktop,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Sharekhan and Ya-Hi 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 | Sharekhan | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Ya-Hi uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Ya-Hi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ya-Hi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Sharekhan supports 13 languages and Ya-Hi supports 2, giving Sharekhan broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Sharekhan | Ya-Hi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |