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Axos Invest vs SMARTBROKER+

Compare Axos Invest and SMARTBROKER+ side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Robo-advisor and self-directed investors

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free …

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SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

German investors seeking low-cost ETF trading

SMARTBROKER+ is a German online broker offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto with free …

Head-to-head comparison

Axos Invest vs SMARTBROKER+
Feature Axos Invest SMARTBROKER+
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Commission-free for self-directed trading EUR 0 via gettex (orders >= EUR 500); EUR 1 via gettex (orders < EUR 500); EUR 4 flat at Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz and other exchanges
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC BaFin
Best for Robo-advisor and self-directed investors German investors seeking low-cost ETF trading
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Funds
Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin
Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Pros

  • Low 0.24% annual fee for Managed Portfolios
  • Commission-free stocks and ETFs in self-directed accounts
  • No withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Portfolio customization across up to 32 investment types
  • Tax-loss harvesting available for eligible accounts
  • Automatic portfolio rebalancing included
  • Integration with Axos Bank accounts
  • Individual, joint, and IRA account types supported

Cons

  • $500 minimum balance required for Managed Portfolios advisory fee rate
  • Tax-loss harvesting requires $25,000 minimum and costs an additional 0.20%
  • No standalone mobile trading app - brokerage accessed via general Axos Bank app
  • Options cost $1.00 per contract (standard); Axos Elite reduces this to $0.80 but requires a $10/month subscription
  • Advanced features require $10/month Axos Elite subscription
  • No crypto trading offered
  • No demo account available
  • BBB-rated D- (not accredited)
SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

Pros

  • Free custody and account management
  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Commission-free gettex trading for orders of EUR 500 or more
  • Over 4,600 savings plans with free execution for ETFs, stocks, funds and crypto ETPs
  • Access to 9 domestic and 18 international exchanges
  • Bonds trading available since April 2024
  • Weekend trading available since November 2025
  • Deposit protection up to EUR 100,000 via statutory scheme plus voluntary fund

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • No joint or junior accounts
  • Platform and customer support primarily in German
  • EUR 4 flat fee at exchanges other than gettex
  • Currency conversion cost of approximately 0.25% on international trades
  • No source tax recovery service
  • Mixed customer reviews on Trustpilot regarding customer support response times
  • Parent company has reported losses in recent years
Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free trading, backed by Axos Financial.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+ is a German online broker offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto with free custody and commission-free gettex trading from EUR 500.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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