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Plus500 vs Zerodha

Compare Plus500 and Zerodha side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Plus500

Plus500

Active CFD traders who want web and mobile access

Plus500 offers CFD trading across forex, shares, ETFs, options and crypto, plus Plus500 Invest for stocks, wi…

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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

Plus500 vs Zerodha
Feature Plus500 Zerodha
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Equity delivery: Zero brokerage; Equity intraday: 0.03% or Rs. 20/order, whichever is lower
Regulators CySEC, FCA, EFSA, CFTC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, SCA, DFSA, JFSA, MAS, FSA, SCB, BAPPEBTI, CIRO SEBI
Best for Active CFD traders who want web and mobile access Cost-conscious Indian equity investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
Demo Account
Funds
-
Margin
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Pros & cons

Plus500

Plus500

Pros

  • 0% opening and closing trade fees on CFD positions
  • 0% Plus500 deposit and withdrawal fees
  • Unlimited demo with live quotes and adjustable balance
  • +Insights shows trends from millions of Plus500 trades
  • 100+ technical indicators and flexible alerts
  • Client deposits held separately under CySEC rules
  • Selected clients can receive technical analysis and an account manager

Cons

  • Inactivity fee up to 10 USD after three months without login
  • Currency conversion fee up to 0.7% of realized profit or loss
  • Overnight financing can apply when positions remain open
  • Guaranteed stop orders use a wider spread
  • Third-party fees may apply to international cards or bank transfers
  • Real-time prices require opening an account
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
Plus500

Plus500

Plus500 offers CFD trading across forex, shares, ETFs, options and crypto, plus Plus500 Invest for stocks, with web/mobile apps and a demo account.

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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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