BrokerCue

Broker Comparison

BDSwiss vs EasyEquities

Compare BDSwiss and EasyEquities side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

BDSwiss

BDSwiss

Active forex and CFD traders

BDSwiss is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2012, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary WebTrader across more …

VS
EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Beginner investors in South Africa

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-…

Head-to-head comparison

BDSwiss vs EasyEquities
Feature BDSwiss EasyEquities
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies
Regulators FSA, FSC, FSCA, MISA, SCA FSCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Beginner investors in South Africa
Markets & account
Stocks
-
ETFs
-
Forex
-
CFDs
-
Crypto
Margin
-
Demo Account
Fractional Shares
-
Funds
-
Ready Made Portfolios
-
Investment Plans
-
Money Market Funds
-
Multi Currency
-

Pros & cons

BDSwiss

BDSwiss

Pros

  • No deposit fee
  • RAW account spreads from 0.0 pips
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 available
  • Proprietary WebTrader for browser-based access
  • Demo account available
  • High leverage options up to 1:2000 on offshore entities
  • Fast execution with median speed under 100 ms
  • Over 250 CFD instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto

Cons

  • No tier-1 regulation after CySEC and FCA licences withdrawn in 2024-2025
  • EU and UK residents not accepted
  • Inactivity fee of $30 per month after 90 days
  • $10 fee on small bank wire withdrawals of $100 or less
  • No real-asset stock or crypto ownership - CFDs only
  • ETFs available on MT5 only, not MT4
  • WebTrader lacks advanced customisation compared to MetaTrader platforms
EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required
  • No inactivity fee
  • Thrive platform fee (R25/month) is waived for active users and exempt groups
  • 0.25% trading commission is low relative to traditional SA brokers
  • Fractional Share Rights allow investing with small amounts
  • Demo account provided automatically (R100,000 ZAR and $10,000 USD)
  • Multi-currency accounts (ZAR, USD, AUD, GBP, EUR)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and retirement annuity options

Cons

  • R25/month Thrive platform fee applies to users below Thrive Level 3
  • Currency conversion fee applies when moving funds between currency accounts
  • Per-asset fee when transferring account to another broker
  • Research and charting tools are basic compared to specialist platforms
  • Customer support does not offer live chat; response times reported as slow
  • Fractional shares are held as Fractional Share Rights, not direct share ownership
  • Limited advanced order types for active traders
  • Primarily suited to South African investors; international account options are more limited
BDSwiss

BDSwiss

BDSwiss is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2012, offering MT4, MT5 and a proprietary WebTrader across more than 250 instruments.

Visit BDSwiss Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-free accounts with no minimum deposit, 0.25% commissions, and a waivable R25/month platform fee.

Visit EasyEquities Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Not the right match?

Line up any two brokers side by side, or browse the full list to find your next platform.

Compare another broker Browse all brokers