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CFI vs Consorsbank

Compare CFI and Consorsbank side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CFI

CFI

Active traders and MENA region clients

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futu…

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Consorsbank

Consorsbank

German retail investors, ETF savers

Consorsbank is a German direct bank and BNP Paribas subsidiary offering a brokerage depot with stocks, ETFs, …

Head-to-head comparison

CFI vs Consorsbank
Feature CFI Consorsbank
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Stock CFDs from $0.005 per share (minimum $1 per trade) on some entities 4.95 EUR + 0.25% of order value; min 9.95 EUR, max 69 EUR; plus exchange fee (0.95-2.95 EUR)
Regulators FCA, CySEC, CMA, FSCA, FSC, FSA, JSC, FRA, BDL, VFSC BaFin
Best for Active traders and MENA region clients German retail investors, ETF savers
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

CFI

CFI

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and CMA among 10+ entities
  • 15,000+ tradable instruments
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and proprietary platform all available
  • Unlimited demo account with no time limit
  • Negative balance protection on regulated entities
  • AI-powered trading assistant (Kaiana) and Capitalise.ai algo trading

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10/month when commissions fall below threshold
  • Forex spreads on the Zero Commission account are average to above average (1.4-1.5 pips EUR/USD at peak hours)
  • Conditions and protections vary significantly by entity - offshore entities offer less protection
  • Crypto trading not available to UK clients
  • Limited payment processor options in some regions
  • No investor compensation fund coverage across all entities
Consorsbank

Consorsbank

Pros

  • No custody fee
  • No account maintenance fee
  • No inactivity fee
  • All ETF savings plans free of execution fees
  • Broad ETF selection of over 1,500 savings plan-eligible ETFs
  • Backed by BNP Paribas with top-tier bank credit ratings
  • Access to options and futures via dedicated platforms
  • CFD demo account available with 50,000 EUR virtual capital

Cons

  • Available to German residents only; no international account opening
  • Standard order fee of min 9.95 EUR can be high for small orders
  • No cryptocurrency trading offered
  • No multicurrency account; all positions held in EUR
  • FX conversion costs 19.95 EUR flat plus margin on non-EUR trades
  • International securities transfers cost 29.95 EUR per position
  • Advanced platform features (real-time quotes, chart modules) carry monthly subscription fees
CFI

CFI

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futures through MT5, TradingView, and a proprietary platform.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Consorsbank

Consorsbank

Consorsbank is a German direct bank and BNP Paribas subsidiary offering a brokerage depot with stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, options, futures, and CFDs, with no custody or account maintenance fees.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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