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Lightyear vs Sharekhan

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

Lightyear

Lightyear

Cost-conscious long-term investors

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …

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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

Lightyear vs Sharekhan
Feature Lightyear Sharekhan
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee US shares: 0.10% (0.10 USD min - 1 USD max); UK shares: 1 GBP; EUR-denominated stocks, bonds, ETNs and ETCs: 1 EUR; other European stocks: 0.10% Equity delivery: 0.30% or minimum 1 paisa per share (whichever is higher); reduced to 0.08% with prepaid plans
Regulators FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC SEBI
Best for Cost-conscious long-term investors Indian investors seeking full-service support
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Funds
Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Savings Vaults
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Margin
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Pros & cons

Lightyear

Lightyear

Pros

  • No account fee
  • Free ETF execution and custody
  • 0.35% FX conversion fee
  • Multi-currency account
  • Fractional investing
  • Web, iOS and Android access
  • Savings Vaults with money market funds
  • SIPC protection for US securities

Cons

  • Stock fees vary by instrument
  • Card deposits cost 0.6%
  • Crypto assets lack investor compensation cover
  • Product availability may vary
  • Money market fund fees apply
  • Some withdrawals may require currency conversion
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
Lightyear

Lightyear

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.

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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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