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Sharekhan vs Tradier

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

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

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Tradier

Tradier

Active options and stock traders

Tradier is a US brokerage and API platform founded in 2012, offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and optionsโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Sharekhan vs Tradier
Feature Sharekhan Tradier
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 Lite: $0.35 per trade; Pro: $0 per trade; Pro Plus: $0 per trade
Regulators SEBI FINRA, SEC, SIPC
Best for Indian investors seeking full-service support Active options and stock traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
Funds
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Margin
Demo Account
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Pros & cons

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
Tradier

Tradier

Pros

  • Commission-free stocks and ETFs on Pro and Pro Plus plans
  • Pro plan delivers commission-free options trading for $10/month
  • Free paper trading account with $100,000 in simulated funds
  • Open API enables integration with 50+ third-party platforms
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • SIPC membership protects client accounts up to $500,000
  • TradingView integration available for chart-based trading

Cons

  • No crypto, forex, bonds or mutual funds
  • No fractional shares
  • Monthly subscription required for commission-free options trading
  • $50/year inactivity fee for low-activity accounts under $2,000
  • $30/year IRA fee on the Lite (free) plan
  • Futures trading requires third-party platform access
  • Limited research and educational resources compared to full-service brokers
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.

Tradier

Tradier

Tradier is a US brokerage and API platform founded in 2012, offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and options under subscription plans, plus futures and a developer API.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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