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Swissquote vs Zerodha

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

Swissquote

Swissquote

Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, 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

Swissquote vs Zerodha
Feature Swissquote Zerodha
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Equity delivery: Zero brokerage; Equity intraday: 0.03% or Rs. 20/order, whichever is lower
Regulators CSSF, ECB, CySEC SEBI
Best for Multi-asset investors who want bank-based 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
Options
Futures
Funds
Multi Currency
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Demo Account
Margin
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Pros & cons

Swissquote

Swissquote

Pros

  • 27-currency account gives multi-currency flexibility
  • Trading commissions start from 0.10% per trade
  • 41 cryptos trade on the Swissquote-developed SQX exchange
  • Smart Portfolios support EUR, GBP and USD risk profiles
  • Cash protection is listed up to EUR 100'000
  • Free demo account is available for Forex and CFDs
  • Forex/CFD costs are included in spreads

Cons

  • Forex & CFD account excludes Retail investors
  • Smart Portfolios require EUR/USD/GBP 5'000 minimum
  • Life insurance management fees start from 0.25%
  • Life insurance custodian fees start from 0.06%
  • Life insurance share or ETF trades start from €14.95
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
Swissquote

Swissquote

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, with a 27-currency 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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