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Deriv vs Traders Place

Compare Deriv and Traders Place side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Deriv

Deriv

Synthetic index and CFD traders

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and dig…

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Traders Place

Traders Place

German investors seeking broad product access

Traders Place is a German neo-broker launched in 2023, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives, and …

Head-to-head comparison

Deriv vs Traders Place
Feature Deriv Traders Place
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 500+ stocks; spread-based; no commission Free on gettex for orders EUR 500+; EUR 0.95 surcharge for orders under EUR 500; EUR 5.00 flat on Tradegate; from EUR 6.50 on Xetra (EUR 2.00 commission plus exchange fees); EUR 3.00 base plus a small percentage on international exchanges
Regulators MFSA, LFSA, BVI FSC, VFSC, FSC, SCA BaFin
Best for Synthetic index and CFD traders German investors seeking broad product access
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
Margin
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Deriv

Deriv

Pros

  • No commissions on any account type
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Minimum deposit of $5
  • Proprietary synthetic indices tradeable 24/7
  • Seven trading platforms including MT5, cTrader, and DBot
  • Free $10,000 virtual-funds demo account
  • Regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Malta (MFSA)

Cons

  • Forex spreads wider than industry average on standard accounts
  • Inactivity fee of up to $25 after 12 months of no trading
  • Most regulatory coverage is offshore (Tier 3); only MFSA provides Tier 1 oversight
  • No MetaTrader 4 support
  • Limited research and educational content compared to larger brokers
  • No phone customer support
  • Synthetic indices are proprietary; Deriv acts as counterparty
Traders Place

Traders Place

Pros

  • Free account maintenance and no inactivity fee
  • Free trades on gettex for orders of EUR 500 or more
  • Free ETF and stock savings plans
  • Access to 40+ domestic and international exchanges
  • Large product range: 40,000+ stocks, 2,500+ ETFs, 14,000+ funds, 4.5 million derivatives
  • Cash interest of 1.75% p.a. via a separate savings sub-account (minimum EUR 5,000; balances below EUR 5,000 earn no interest)
  • Securities held as segregated assets at Baader Bank
  • Recognised as Best Neo-Broker in Germany by Biallo

Cons

  • Deposits and withdrawals only by bank transfer - no card or instant payment
  • No demo account
  • No fractional shares
  • Derivatives orders cost EUR 5.00 flat for non-premium providers (premium partners are free for orders EUR 500+)
  • EUR 0.95 surcharge for trades below EUR 500
  • No third-party platforms such as MetaTrader or TradingView
  • Customer support limited to weekdays 9:00-16:30
  • Very new broker - launched August 2023, limited track record
Deriv

Deriv

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and digital options across seven trading platforms.

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Traders Place

Traders Place

Traders Place is a German neo-broker launched in 2023, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives, and crypto through a proprietary web and mobile platform backed by Baader Bank.

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