Updated October 13, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Sharekhan vs Trading 212
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Sharekhan | Trading 212 ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | ₹0 | £1 |
| Account fee | ₹400 | £0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs |
| Platforms | ShareMobile, TradeTiger, Web | Trading 212 App, Web Platform |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Options contract fee | ₹50 | Not confirmed |
| Account types | Not confirmed | ISA, SIPP, Joint |
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Key differences
- Markets: only Sharekhan offers Options, Futures, Bonds.
- Markets: only Trading 212 offers CFDs.
- Platforms: only Sharekhan offers ShareMobile, TradeTiger, Web.
- Platforms: only Trading 212 offers Trading 212 App, Web Platform.
- Features: only Sharekhan offers Options, Futures.
- Features: only Trading 212 offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
Sharekhan
For investors in India who want guided participation, Mirae Asset Sharekhan offers a full service trading and investment platform with research insight. It draws on 29+ years of market cycle experience and covers Indian markets plus 10,000+ US stocks and ETFs through a facilitated route.
Trading 212
Trading 212 suits UK and European beginners who want flat costs: a stock trade fee of £0, an account fee of £0 and an ISA, SIPP and joint account. Forex and CFDs share the same menu, so the easy entry is the reason to look closer, not to trade heavily.
Score breakdown
| Area | Sharekhan | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | 9.3HigherCharges sit at the floor: £0 on a trade, £0 on the account, £0 when idle. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.5 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Sharekhan | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 433 of 471 | 83 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 136 of 147 | 35 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 134 of 145 | 33 of 145 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Sharekhan | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32 |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
What each covers
| Markets | Sharekhan | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Funds | Yes | No |
Where these facts come from
Sharekhan
- sharekhan.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- thebeststockbroker.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Trading 212
- en.wikipedia.org: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Sharekhan | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Options, Futures, Mobile app, Demo account | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | Mirae Asset Sharekhan | Trading 212 Markets Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2006 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Sharekhan | Trading 212 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Options contract fee | ₹50highest quarter | Not confirmed | ₹20 |
Median across 15 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Sharekhan
Pros
- Combines trading with mutual funds and portfolio management in one place
- Publishes research insights shaped by 29+ years of market cycles
- Opens 10,000+ US stocks and ETFs through a GIFT City route
Cons
- Full service model asks for serious research, analysis and discipline
- Indian investor focus leaves little relevance for residents elsewhere
- US investing works through facilitated partners, not direct provision
Trading 212
Pros
- Nothing to pay for holding or for going quiet: the account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0.
- Trading shares costs £0, the same stock trade fee eToro lists at $0, so the trade price is not the reason to move.
- The entry of £1 sits under the $5 Vantage asks for, which matters for a first transfer.
Cons
- The market list pairs shares and ETFs with forex and CFDs in stocks, etfs and forex, so a platform aimed at beginners, beginners, also carries leveraged products.
- The fee sheet is the easy part: retail accounts lose money at 70.15% across the brokers compared, and a £0 trade cost does not remove that risk.
- The money side runs through Trading 212 Markets Ltd in Cyprus, registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32, so a UK saver is dealing with a Cyprus entity alongside the UK one.
Who each suits
Sharekhan
Who it suits
- Indian investors wanting research supported trading
- Long term savers using mutual funds and managed portfolios
- Investors seeking facilitated access to US stocks and ETFs
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders wanting light touch execution without research depth
- Investors based outside India
Trading 212
Who it suits
- Beginners and small regular investors who want a low bar to entry, since the minimum deposit is £1 and the app and demo account in fractional shares, demo account and mobile app support a cautious start.
- UK and European savers who care about holding cost, because the account fee of £0 and the inactivity fee of £0 leave the account free to sit and free to open.
- Savers who want a tax-wrapped and shared holding together, since isa, sipp and joint covers an ISA, a SIPP and a joint account under one provider.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for forex and CFD traders who want a deeper market list: Trading 212 stops at stocks, etfs and forex, while eToro and Vantage cover more of the leveraged side.
- Not for anyone who needs a no-cost opening: CFI takes a minimum deposit of $0 against the £1 asked here.
- Not for savers who want a bigger spread of wrappers: the account range is listed as isa, sipp and joint, which does not stretch to every tax-sheltered account type.
Questions about each
Sharekhan
What does Mirae Asset Sharekhan provide?+
Mirae Asset Sharekhan provides online trading with mutual funds, portfolio management and research insights. You can use its trading and investing platforms for share market participation. Research supports decisions across different market cycles.
Which markets does it cover?+
You can access stocks, mutual funds and derivatives including Options and Futures. The platform also covers portfolio management alongside research insights. Global access adds 10,000+ US stocks and ETFs through a facilitated route.
Trading 212
What is the minimum deposit to open a Trading 212 account?+
The published minimum deposit is £1, low enough to open and fund in one step. That entry sits under the €4.64 level seen across the brokers compared here, and under the $5 Vantage asks for, so a small first transfer is enough to get going.
Does Trading 212 charge for keeping an account open or leaving it idle?+
The account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0, so neither holding the account nor letting it sit dormant is billed on the published sheet. The €10 inactivity level across the brokers compared sits well above that floor, which is where dormant-account charges usually show up.
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