Margin Brokers Compared - Loan Rates, Buying Power and Short Selling
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Best Margin Brokers

Borrowing to invest amplifies gains and losses in both directions. The factor that most negatively impacts performance is the interest rate charged by the broker on borrowed cash. Brokers on this page are reviewed based on tiered margin loan rates, maintenance margin thresholds, notice periods before forced liquidation, the breadth of marginable assets, and portfolio margin availability. Short selling depends on share availability through the broker's lending desk and borrow fees for hard-to-borrow names. Margin call mechanics, forced liquidation policies, and transparency on overnight financing determine whether a brokerage account is a tool or a trap.

FXTM

FXTM

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, futures and forex

FSC FSCA
Stocks ETFs Futures Forex CFDs Crypto

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and MetaTrader platforms.

  • Commission-free trading can reduce transaction costs
  • Spreads from 0.0 may lower active trading costs
  • Risk-free practice accounts let beginners test trades
IC Markets

IC Markets

Investors seeking stocks, futures, forex and CFDs

FSA CySEC
Stocks Futures Forex CFDs Crypto

IC Markets is a Forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView, with raw spreads from 0.0 pips and forex, stocks, bonds, futures and crypto CFDs.

  • Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips
  • Raw Spread, cTrader and Standard accounts have $0 minimum deposit
  • Standard account shows $0 commission
ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Investors seeking forex, CFDs and crypto

FCA CIMA
Forex CFDs Crypto

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTrader 4 with a proprietary MT Pro plugin.

  • Regulated by FCA and CIMA
  • FSCS protection up to £85,000 for UK clients
  • ECN/STP execution with no dealing desk
Libertex

Libertex

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and forex

CySEC BaFin
Stocks ETFs Options Forex CFDs Crypto

Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Libertex Invest.

  • 0% commission on Libertex Invest stock purchases
  • CFD commissions start from 0.0%
  • Deposits are free
comdirect

comdirect

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, options and futures

BaFin
Stocks ETFs Options Futures CFDs

comdirect is a German online broker and direct bank, operating as a brand of Commerzbank AG, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, options, futures, CFDs, savings plans, and a robo-advisor.

  • Regulated by BaFin with EUR 100,000 deposit protection
  • Large ETF savings plan universe with over 550 free monthly plans
  • Options and futures trading via dedicated O&F Trader platform
ActivTrades

ActivTrades

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, forex and CFDs

FCA CMVM SCB FSC BACEN CVM
Stocks ETFs Forex CFDs

ActivTrades is a multi-asset CFD and spread betting broker founded in 2001, regulated by the FCA, offering forex, indices, stocks, commodities, ETFs, and bonds across MetaTrader 4/5, ActivTrader, and TradingView.

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS coverage up to £85,000
  • Additional private client insurance of up to £1,000,000
  • No commissions on forex, indices, commodities, ETFs, and bonds