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EasyEquities vs FxPro

Compare EasyEquities and FxPro 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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FxPro

FxPro

Active forex and CFD traders

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge pl…

Head-to-head comparison

EasyEquities vs FxPro
Feature EasyEquities FxPro
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies CFDs on 2,000+ shares; spread varies by instrument
Regulators FSCA FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB, FSA
Best for Beginner investors in South Africa Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Investment Plans
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Demo Account
Margin
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Spread Betting
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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
FxPro

FxPro

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CySEC - top-tier regulators
  • Choice of four trading platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FxPro Edge
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw+ and cTrader accounts
  • No deposit or standard withdrawal fees
  • Over 2,100 tradable instruments across forex, indices, shares, and more
  • Fast execution with a high proportion of orders filled at the requested price or better
  • Spread betting available for UK clients via FxPro Edge
  • Demo account with up to $10,000,000 virtual funds

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are above average, typically in the 1.2-1.6 pip range on EUR/USD
  • No US clients accepted
  • Inactivity fee applies after 6 months of no trading
  • FxPro Edge is not available on mobile
  • Limited educational resources compared to industry leaders
  • Crypto CFDs not available to UK retail clients
  • $30,000 minimum required for Elite account tier
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.

FxPro

FxPro

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge platform across more than 2,100 instruments.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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