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FOREX.com vs Sharekhan

Compare FOREX.com and Sharekhan side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FOREX.com

FOREX.com

Forex and CFD traders

FOREX.com is a forex and CFD broker launched in 2004, regulated across multiple jurisdictions including the Fโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

FOREX.com vs Sharekhan
Feature FOREX.com 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 NFA, CFTC, FCA, ASIC, CySEC, CIRO, MAS, FSA, SFC SEBI
Best for 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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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
Spread Betting
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Margin
Funds
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Pros & cons

FOREX.com

FOREX.com

Pros

  • Regulated by NFA, CFTC, FCA, ASIC, CySEC, CIRO and other top-tier authorities
  • Parent company StoneX Group is NASDAQ-listed
  • RAW Pricing account with spreads from 0.0 pips
  • Wide platform choice: proprietary Web Trader, MT4, MT5, TradingView, NinjaTrader
  • Over 80 forex pairs and 5,500+ CFDs (outside US)
  • Free demo account with up to $50,000 in virtual funds
  • Spread betting available to UK clients
  • Extensive educational resources and market research

Cons

  • No real stocks or ETFs - only CFDs on equities
  • $15 per month inactivity fee after 12 months
  • Wire withdrawal fees apply (from $25 for US clients; international fees vary by region)
  • Standard account spreads on EUR/USD are in the low-to-mid single-digit pip range, higher than some low-cost competitors
  • Demo accounts expire after 90 days
  • No copy trading or social trading features
  • Crypto CFDs unavailable to US and some other regional clients
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
FOREX.com

FOREX.com

FOREX.com is a forex and CFD broker launched in 2004, regulated across multiple jurisdictions including the FCA, NFA, and ASIC, offering over 80 currency pairs, spread betting (UK), and access to MetaTrader, TradingView, and proprietary platforms.

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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