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Broker Comparison
Compare Lightyear and Zerodha side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.
Cost-conscious long-term investors
Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …
Cost-conscious Indian equity investors
Zerodha is one of India's largest discount brokers, offering zero-brokerage equity delivery and a flat Rs. 20…
| Feature | Lightyear | Zerodha |
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| 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: Zero brokerage; Equity intraday: 0.03% or Rs. 20/order, whichever is lower |
| Regulators | FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC | SEBI |
| Best for | Cost-conscious long-term investors | Cost-conscious Indian equity investors |
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Lightyear
Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
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.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
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