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DEGIRO
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Interactive Brokers (IBKR)
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DEGIRO4.0Leading European low-cost online broker owned by flatexDEGIRO, available in 18+ countriesOpen accountView full review
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Interactive Brokers (IBKR)4.5World's most sophisticated trading platform — access 150+ markets in 34 countries with the lowest costOpen accountView full review
Overview
Categoryinvestinginvesting
Difficultyadvanced
Founded20081978
HeadquartersNetherlandsUnited States
Best for
Ratings
Overall
4.0
4.5
Fees
4.5
5.0
Platform
3.5
4.5
Safety
4.0
4.5
Product range
4.0
5.0
Fees & costs
Stock trading
ETF trading
Crypto trading
Currency conversion
Inactivity fee
Withdrawal fee
Custody fee
Deposit fee
Minimum deposit
Available products
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
Options
Futures
Crypto
CFDs
Forex
Funds
Platform & features
Web platform
Mobile app
Desktop app
API access
Fractional shares
Savings plan
Demo account
Copy trading
Cash interest
Regulation & safety
Primary regulatorBaFin / AFMSEC
Investor protection
MiFID passported
Availability
Available in English
Languages15 languages11 languages
Countries241
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Among the lowest fees in Europe
  • Available in 18+ EU countries
  • Huge product range (stocks, ETFs, options, futures)
  • Publicly traded parent company
  • Core selection of commission-free ETFs
  • Lowest trading costs in the industry
  • Access to 150+ markets across 34 countries
  • Comprehensive product range — stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, crypto
  • Professional-grade trading tools and API
  • Free trial available
  • IBKR ForecastTrader for event contracts
Cons
  • Captcha-blocked scrape — limited current data
  • No fractional shares
  • Basic charting and analysis tools
  • No crypto trading
  • Complex interface — steep learning curve
  • Not beginner-friendly
  • US-headquartered — some European features differ
  • Customer support can be slow
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