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EasyEquities vs FinecoBank

Compare EasyEquities and FinecoBank side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Beginner investors in South Africa

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-…

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FinecoBank

FinecoBank

Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined

FinecoBank is an Italian bank and multi-asset brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, CFDs, forex, futures, o…

Head-to-head comparison

EasyEquities vs FinecoBank
Feature EasyEquities FinecoBank
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies 0.19% of order value, minimum EUR 2.95 (Italy/Europe); USD 3.95-12.95 for US markets depending on account type
Regulators FSCA Bank of Italy, CONSOB, ECB
Best for Beginner investors in South Africa Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Funds
Ready Made Portfolios
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Investment Plans
Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
Demo Account
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Pros & cons

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required
  • No inactivity fee
  • Thrive platform fee (R25/month) is waived for active users and exempt groups
  • 0.25% trading commission is low relative to traditional SA brokers
  • Fractional Share Rights allow investing with small amounts
  • Demo account provided automatically (R100,000 ZAR and $10,000 USD)
  • Multi-currency accounts (ZAR, USD, AUD, GBP, EUR)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and retirement annuity options

Cons

  • R25/month Thrive platform fee applies to users below Thrive Level 3
  • Currency conversion fee applies when moving funds between currency accounts
  • Per-asset fee when transferring account to another broker
  • Research and charting tools are basic compared to specialist platforms
  • Customer support does not offer live chat; response times reported as slow
  • Fractional shares are held as Fractional Share Rights, not direct share ownership
  • Limited advanced order types for active traders
  • Primarily suited to South African investors; international account options are more limited
FinecoBank

FinecoBank

Pros

  • Stocks and ETFs from 0.19% with EUR 2.95 minimum
  • 800+ ETFs available with zero commission
  • No inactivity, deposit, domestic withdrawal or custody fees
  • Access to 26 global markets and 20,000+ instruments
  • Integrated banking with multi-currency account
  • Bank-grade security with ECB direct supervision
  • Investor compensation up to EUR 20,000 and deposit guarantee up to EUR 100,000
  • Tax administration handled in administered regime for Italian clients

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • No fractional shares
  • Forex and CFD overnight fees are comparatively high
  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • Primarily serves Italian market; UK operations wound down in 2024
  • Account monthly fee applies after 12 months (though waivable)
  • Crypto limited to CFDs and ETPs, not direct ownership
EasyEquities

EasyEquities

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-free accounts with no minimum deposit, 0.25% commissions, and a waivable R25/month platform fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FinecoBank

FinecoBank

FinecoBank is an Italian bank and multi-asset brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, CFDs, forex, futures, options, crypto ETPs, and integrated banking in a single account.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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