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EC Markets vs FinecoBank

Compare EC Markets and FinecoBank side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

EC Markets

EC Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

EC Markets is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering over 100 instruments across STD, ECN and PRO acโ€ฆ

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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, oโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

EC Markets vs FinecoBank
Feature EC Markets FinecoBank
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - 0.19% of order value, minimum EUR 2.95 (Italy/Europe); USD 3.95-12.95 for US markets depending on account type
Regulators FCA, ASIC, FSA, FSC, FMA, FSCA, CMA Bank of Italy, CONSOB, ECB
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Italian investors wanting bank and brokerage combined
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
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Multi Currency
Demo Account
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

EC Markets

EC Markets

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA (UK) and ASIC (Australia)
  • ECN spreads from 0.0 pips
  • Low ECN commission of $1.50 per lot per side
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees for most payment methods
  • Low minimum deposit of $10 on STD and ECN accounts
  • Supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
  • Free demo account available

Cons

  • No individual stock or ETF trading
  • No proprietary web trading platform
  • PRO account requires $5,000 minimum deposit
  • STD account spreads from 1.0 pip are wider than ECN
  • POLi deposits carry a 4% processing fee
  • Limited educational resources
  • USA, Canada and Japan residents not accepted
  • Crypto available as CFDs only - no direct ownership
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
EC Markets

EC Markets

EC Markets is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering over 100 instruments across STD, ECN and PRO account types on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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