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comdirect vs Finhabits

Compare comdirect and Finhabits side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

comdirect

comdirect

German retail investors, long-term savers

comdirect is a German online broker and direct bank, operating as a brand of Commerzbank AG, offering stocks,โ€ฆ

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Finhabits

Finhabits

Latino investors and bilingual beginners

Finhabits is a bilingual SEC-registered robo-advisor aimed at U.S. Latino investors, offering automated ETF pโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

comdirect vs Finhabits
Feature comdirect Finhabits
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee EUR 4.90 + 0.25% of order volume; minimum EUR 9.90; maximum EUR 59.90; active trader discount of 15% available with 125+ trades in the prior half-year -
Regulators BaFin SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for German retail investors, long-term savers Latino investors and bilingual beginners
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
CFDs
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Funds
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Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
Margin
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Fractional Shares
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Pros & cons

comdirect

comdirect

Pros

  • 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
  • CFD trading available through separate CFD Trader account
  • Integrated robo-advisor (cominvest) from EUR 100/month or EUR 3,000 lump sum
  • Depot management fee waived with minimal activity or a linked current account
  • Access to 11 German stock exchanges plus international markets
  • Mobile app available for iOS and Android

Cons

  • Order fees of minimum EUR 9.90 are high for small trade sizes
  • Maximum order fee of EUR 59.90 caps cost but overall pricing is above low-cost competitors
  • ETF savings plan execution costs 1.5% for the majority of the range
  • No direct cryptocurrency trading; only indirect crypto exposure via ETPs
  • Platform primarily serves residents in Germany
  • No multi-currency account; all trading in EUR
  • No demo account listed
Finhabits

Finhabits

Pros

  • Fully bilingual platform and support in English and Spanish
  • Accepts ITIN so investors without a Social Security Number can open an account
  • No minimum balance requirement; can start investing from $5
  • Automated portfolio rebalancing and dividend reinvestment included
  • Traditional IRA, Roth IRA and 401(k) rollover supported
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 via Apex Clearing custodian
  • Virtual financial planner Emma available 24/7 in the app

Cons

  • Growth plan subscription fee of $10/month applies as soon as you open an investment account, regardless of balance size
  • No self-directed stock or bond trading - portfolios are pre-built ETF allocations only
  • No demo or paper-trading account
  • Investment universe limited to ETFs from Vanguard, iShares and Goldman Sachs
  • Human CFP access requires a balance of at least $12,000
  • U.S. residents only - not available to international investors
comdirect

comdirect

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Finhabits

Finhabits

Finhabits is a bilingual SEC-registered robo-advisor aimed at U.S. Latino investors, offering automated ETF portfolios, IRAs and an emergency reserve account with no SSN requirement.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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