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comdirect vs Firstrade

Compare comdirect and Firstrade 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,…

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Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile…

Head-to-head comparison

comdirect vs Firstrade
Feature comdirect Firstrade
Minimum deposit - $0
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 $0 commission
Regulators BaFin FINRA
Best for German retail investors, long-term savers Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
CFDs
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Bonds
Options
Futures
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Funds
Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin

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
Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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