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EasyEquities vs Libertex

Compare EasyEquities and Libertex 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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Libertex

Libertex

Active CFD traders and stock investors

Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Li…

Head-to-head comparison

EasyEquities vs Libertex
Feature EasyEquities Libertex
Minimum deposit - 100 EUR
Stock trading fee 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies -
Regulators FSCA CySEC, BaFin
Best for Beginner investors in South Africa Active CFD traders and stock investors
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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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

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
Libertex

Libertex

Pros

  • 0% commission on Libertex Invest stock purchases
  • CFD commissions start from 0.0%
  • Deposits are free
  • PayPal and Skrill withdrawals are free
  • Demo account includes 50,000 Euros
  • MT4 and MT5 support automatic trading
  • Libertex platform minimum trade volume is 20 EUR

Cons

  • Minimum first deposit is 100 EUR
  • Inactivity fee applies after 180 calendar days
  • Neteller withdrawals cost 1%
  • Credit and debit card withdrawals cost 1 EUR
  • Bank wire withdrawals cost 0.5% (min 2 EUR, max 10 EUR)
  • Overnight swaps apply to CFD positions
  • Professional clients waive ICF compensation
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.

Libertex

Libertex

Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Libertex Invest.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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