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BDSwiss vs Public

Compare BDSwiss and Public 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 …

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Public

Public

Active investors who want options rebates and API access

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools…

Head-to-head comparison

BDSwiss vs Public
Feature BDSwiss Public
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - $0 for regular market-hours US-listed stocks and ETFs; $2.99 per extended-hours trade; OTC stocks $2.99 per trade
Regulators FSA, FSC, FSCA, MISA, SCA SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Active investors who want options rebates and API access
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Margin
Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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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  • No tier-1 regulation after CySEC and FCA licences withdrawn in 2024-2025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
Public

Public

Pros

  • $0 regular-hours US stock and ETF trades
  • Options rebates of $0.06-$0.18 per stock or ETF contract
  • Margin rates range from 4.90% to 4.25%
  • Public API supports programmatic trading
  • High-Yield Cash Account pays 3.30% APY with no fees
  • Direct indexing starts with as little as $1,000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 for cash and securities
  • FDIC protection up to $5 million for High-Yield Cash Account

Cons

  • $2.99 extended-hours stock and ETF trades without Premium
  • OTC stock trades cost $2.99 without Premium
  • Inactivity fee is $3.99 every month
  • Outgoing ACAT transfers cost $100
  • Instant Withdrawals cost up to 3.5%, minimum $1
  • Crypto assets are not FDIC or SIPC insured
  • Fractional shares are not transferable outside Public
  • Premium costs $10 monthly or $96 annually unless waived
BDSwiss

BDSwiss

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

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Public

Public

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools, a trading API and cash products.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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