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DEGIRO vs FBS

Compare DEGIRO and FBS side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

DEGIRO

DEGIRO

Self-directed investors seeking low account costs

DEGIRO is an execution-only broker with low account costs, ETF and stock trading, options, bonds, funds and c…

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FBS

FBS

High-leverage forex and CFD traders

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum …

Head-to-head comparison

DEGIRO vs FBS
Feature DEGIRO FBS
Minimum deposit £0.01 -
Stock trading fee US Shares: € 1 commission + € 1 handling per trade -
Regulators BaFin, DNB, AFM CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC
Best for Self-directed investors seeking low account costs High-leverage forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Funds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

DEGIRO

DEGIRO

Pros

  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • No monthly service fees
  • ETF Core Selection has € 0 commission plus € 1 handling
  • Tradegate access allows pre-market and after-hours trading
  • 10-layer Euronext order book supports detailed price depth
  • Analyst Views from LSEG and Infront add research context
  • Custom favourites and notes help track investment ideas

Cons

  • US shares cost € 1 commission plus € 1 handling
  • ETF Core Selection still carries € 1 handling per trade
  • Currency, connectivity and spread costs may apply
  • Investors are not protected by the UK FSCS
  • flatexDEGIRO Bank SE is not authorised by the FCA
FBS

FBS

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from USD 1 on Cent account
  • Six account types including commission-free and raw-spread options
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC alongside offshore FSC entity
  • Free demo account available
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
  • 200+ payment methods accepted for deposits
  • Multilingual customer support available 24/7

Cons

  • Not available to residents of the US, UK, EU member states, Canada, Japan, Iran, or Myanmar
  • Stock CFD commission on Standard account is relatively high at 0.7%
  • Very high maximum leverage (1:3000) raises risk of rapid loss
  • Offshore Belize entity (FSC) provides limited regulatory protection
  • Limited cryptocurrency selection (around 5 assets)
DEGIRO

DEGIRO

DEGIRO is an execution-only broker with low account costs, ETF and stock trading, options, bonds, funds and crypto investing on web and mobile platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FBS

FBS

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum deposit from USD 1.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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