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FBS vs Sharekhan

Compare FBS and Sharekhan side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FBS

FBS

High-leverage forex and CFD traders

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum …

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Sharekhan

Sharekhan

Indian investors seeking full-service support

Sharekhan is an India-based full-service broker offering equities, derivatives, commodities and mutual funds …

Head-to-head comparison

FBS vs Sharekhan
Feature FBS Sharekhan
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Equity delivery: 0.30% or minimum 1 paisa per share (whichever is higher); reduced to 0.08% with prepaid plans
Regulators CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC SEBI
Best for High-leverage forex and CFD traders Indian investors seeking full-service support
Markets & account
Stocks
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
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Funds
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Pros & cons

FBS

FBS

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from USD 1 on Cent account
  • Six account types including commission-free and raw-spread options
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC alongside offshore FSC entity
  • Free demo account available
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
  • 200+ payment methods accepted for deposits
  • Multilingual customer support available 24/7

Cons

  • Not available to residents of the US, UK, EU member states, Canada, Japan, Iran, or Myanmar
  • Stock CFD commission on Standard account is relatively high at 0.7%
  • Very high maximum leverage (1:3000) raises risk of rapid loss
  • Offshore Belize entity (FSC) provides limited regulatory protection
  • Limited cryptocurrency selection (around 5 assets)
Sharekhan

Sharekhan

Pros

  • Free account opening and trading account AMC
  • No withdrawal fee and no inactivity fee
  • TradeTiger desktop platform widely used by active traders
  • Broad product range covering equities, F&O, commodities, currency and mutual funds
  • Network of 4,200+ centres across 1,100+ cities for in-person support
  • Free research reports and stock recommendations
  • Demat AMC waived for the first year
  • Prepaid plans available to reduce brokerage for high-volume traders

Cons

  • Equity delivery brokerage of 0.30% is higher than flat-fee discount brokers
  • Demat AMC of Rs 400 per year applies from year two
  • No direct mutual funds - only regular plans available
  • DP charge of Rs 20 per scrip on every sell transaction adds up for active sellers
  • Account closure fee of Rs 150 and reactivation fee of Rs 100 are unusual among brokers
  • TradeTiger platform complexity may be challenging for new investors
  • No fractional shares or international stocks offered
FBS

FBS

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum deposit from USD 1.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Sharekhan

Sharekhan

Sharekhan is an India-based full-service broker offering equities, derivatives, commodities and mutual funds through its TradeTiger platform and mobile app.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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