comdirect vs Trading 212 - BrokerCue
BrokerCue

Select your country to see eligible brokers

Account eligibility and broker availability depend on your country of residence. Setting this now allows us to hide brokers that do not accept clients from your country.

Broker Comparison

comdirect vs Trading 212

Compare comdirect and Trading 212 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,…

VS
Trading 212

Trading 212

Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors

Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from £1, multi-currency ac…

Head-to-head comparison

comdirect vs Trading 212
Feature comdirect Trading 212
Minimum deposit - £1, €1, $1
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 FCA, BaFin, CySEC, ASIC
Best for German retail investors, long-term savers Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
CFDs
Bonds
-
Options
-
Futures
-
Funds
-
Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
Margin
-
Fractional Shares
-
Money Market Funds
-
Multi Currency
-
Isa
-
Sipp
-

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
Trading 212

Trading 212

Pros

  • Free trading commission reduces dealing costs
  • Free custody keeps ongoing account costs low
  • Fractional shares start from £1
  • 0.15% FX fee on currency conversions
  • Free bank transfer deposits
  • Trading 212 does not charge withdrawal fees
  • Portfolio transfers are automatic, paperless and free
  • ATM withdrawals are free up to £400 per month

Cons

  • Card and wallet deposits cost 0.7% after £2,000 cumulative
  • Physical card costs £4.95
  • ATM withdrawals above £400 per month cost 1%
  • UK stamp duty is 0.5% on UK share purchases
  • PTM levy is £1.5 on UK share trades over £10,000
  • ADR fees may be $0.01-$0.05 per share each year
  • FINRA fee is $0.000195 per share on US share sales
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.

Visit comdirect Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Trading 212

Trading 212

Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from £1, multi-currency accounts, cash interest, ISA, SIPP and CFD access.

Visit Trading 212 Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Not the right match?

Line up any two brokers side by side, or browse the full list to find your next platform.

Compare another broker Browse all brokers