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Deriv vs WH SelfInvest

Compare Deriv and WH SelfInvest 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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WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Active futures and CFD traders

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETF…

Head-to-head comparison

Deriv vs WH SelfInvest
Feature Deriv WH SelfInvest
Minimum deposit - EUR 500 (CFD-Forex Mini); EUR 2,500 (CFD-Forex Standard); EUR 5,000 (Futures)
Stock trading fee CFDs on 500+ stocks; spread-based; no commission Commission-free on the Zero Commission Stock and Options account; varies by market on other accounts
Regulators MFSA, LFSA, BVI FSC, VFSC, FSC, SCA CSSF, BaFin, ACPR, FSMA, AFM, FINMA
Best for Synthetic index and CFD traders Active futures and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Margin
-
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
Funds
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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
WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Pros

  • Regulated by CSSF, BaFin, FINMA and other European authorities
  • Independent broker with over 25 years of operating history
  • Recognised as a top European futures broker by industry awards
  • Access to futures on major global exchanges
  • NanoTrader includes over 90 built-in trading strategies and free trading signals
  • Zero commission stock and options account available
  • Free demo account for practice
  • Multiple platform choices including MT4, TradingView and Sierra Chart

Cons

  • High minimum deposits - EUR 500 for CFD mini, EUR 2,500 for CFD standard, EUR 5,000 for futures
  • NanoTrader Full version costs EUR 29 per month
  • Wire transfer fees apply on deposits and withdrawals
  • Inactivity fee can apply after one year without trading
  • No crypto trading offered
  • Account funding limited to bank wire transfer
  • Not available to traders in the US, Australia and some other regions
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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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETFs and options through NanoTrader, MT4 and TradingView.

Visit WH SelfInvest Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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