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DEGIRO vs Zerodha

Compare DEGIRO and Zerodha side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

DEGIRO

DEGIRO

Self-directed investors seeking low account costs

DEGIRO is an execution-only broker with low account costs, ETF and stock trading, options, bonds, funds and c…

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Zerodha

Zerodha

Cost-conscious Indian equity investors

Zerodha is one of India's largest discount brokers, offering zero-brokerage equity delivery and a flat Rs. 20…

Head-to-head comparison

DEGIRO vs Zerodha
Feature DEGIRO Zerodha
Minimum deposit £0.01 -
Stock trading fee US Shares: € 1 commission + € 1 handling per trade Equity delivery: Zero brokerage; Equity intraday: 0.03% or Rs. 20/order, whichever is lower
Regulators BaFin, DNB, AFM SEBI
Best for Self-directed investors seeking low account costs Cost-conscious Indian equity investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
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Funds
Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

DEGIRO

DEGIRO

Pros

  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • No monthly service fees
  • ETF Core Selection has € 0 commission plus € 1 handling
  • Tradegate access allows pre-market and after-hours trading
  • 10-layer Euronext order book supports detailed price depth
  • Analyst Views from LSEG and Infront add research context
  • Custom favourites and notes help track investment ideas

Cons

  • US shares cost € 1 commission plus € 1 handling
  • ETF Core Selection still carries € 1 handling per trade
  • Currency, connectivity and spread costs may apply
  • Investors are not protected by the UK FSCS
  • flatexDEGIRO Bank SE is not authorised by the FCA
Zerodha

Zerodha

Pros

  • Zero brokerage on equity delivery trades
  • Flat Rs. 20 cap on intraday, F&O, currency, and commodity orders
  • No account opening fee for individuals
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • SEBI-regulated member of NSE, BSE, MCX, and MSEI
  • Kite platform with advanced charting, option chain, and GTT orders
  • Commission-free direct mutual fund investing via Coin
  • Free Varsity education platform for beginner to advanced learning

Cons

  • Available to Indian residents and NRIs only - no international retail clients
  • No 24/7 customer support - support is limited to trading hours
  • Does not offer forex trading or CFDs
  • No fractional shares
  • DP charge of Rs. 15.34 per scrip applies each time shares are sold from the demat account
  • Research and advisory tools are limited compared to full-service brokers
  • No negative balance protection
DEGIRO

DEGIRO

DEGIRO is an execution-only broker with low account costs, ETF and stock trading, options, bonds, funds and crypto investing on web and mobile platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Zerodha

Zerodha

Zerodha is one of India's largest discount brokers, offering zero-brokerage equity delivery and a flat Rs. 20 cap on intraday, F&O, and commodity trades.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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