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comdirect vs Tickmill

Compare comdirect and Tickmill 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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Tickmill

Tickmill

Active forex and CFD traders

Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic accouโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

comdirect vs Tickmill
Feature comdirect Tickmill
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 Stock CFDs available; commission terms vary by account type
Regulators BaFin FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, DFSA
Best for German retail investors, long-term savers Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
Funds
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin
Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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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
Tickmill

Tickmill

Pros

  • FCA and CySEC regulation with FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients
  • Raw account spreads from 0.0 pips with $3 per lot per side commission
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, and proprietary Tickmill Trader
  • Futures and options with direct market access (UK entity)
  • Demo account available on MT4 and MT5
  • No inactivity fee on accounts with balance above $50
  • Negative balance protection across all entities

Cons

  • Classic account spreads of 1.6 pips are not the tightest in the market
  • Stock and ETF CFD range is limited compared to full-service brokers
  • No real stocks or ETFs - equity exposure is CFD only
  • Demo account not available on TradingView or Tickmill Trader
  • Inactivity fee applies to low-balance dormant accounts
  • Crypto offering limited to 15 CFDs
  • Futures and options only available through the UK entity
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.

Tickmill

Tickmill

Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic account types with competitive spreads on 600+ instruments.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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