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Deriv vs Whitebox

Compare Deriv and Whitebox 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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Whitebox

Whitebox

Long-term ETF investors in Germany

Whitebox is a German BaFin-regulated robo-advisor offering ETF-based managed portfolios with tiered fees from…

Head-to-head comparison

Deriv vs Whitebox
Feature Deriv Whitebox
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 500+ stocks; spread-based; no commission -
Regulators MFSA, LFSA, BVI FSC, VFSC, FSC, SCA BaFin
Best for Synthetic index and CFD traders Long-term ETF investors in Germany
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Margin
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Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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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
Whitebox

Whitebox

Pros

  • BaFin-regulated with clear German legal framework
  • All-in fee includes custody, rebalancing, and transactions
  • Automatic deviation-based rebalancing included
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • No minimum holding period or exit charges
  • Multiple strategies including ESG-oriented options
  • Savings plan available from 25 EUR per month
  • Client securities held as segregated assets at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG

Cons

  • High starting fee of 0.95% p.a. for portfolios under 30,000 EUR
  • Primarily available in Germany and Austria; platform and support in German only
  • No self-directed trading - managed portfolios only
  • No demo or trial account
  • No ISA, SIPP, or tax wrappers outside German structures
  • No direct stock, crypto, or CFD trading
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.

Whitebox

Whitebox

Whitebox is a German BaFin-regulated robo-advisor offering ETF-based managed portfolios with tiered fees from 0.95% down to 0.35% and automatic rebalancing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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