Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Fineco Bank vs Global Prime
Where Fineco Bank and Global Prime differ
| Compare |  Fineco Bank |  Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Options, Futures, Crypto, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals |
| Regulators | Bank of Italy, Consob | Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | FinecoX | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Stock trade fee | $3.95 | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.1% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | $0 deposit fees |
| Account types | Not confirmed | Joint, Corporate |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:1000 |
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Key differences
- Global Prime scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Fineco Bank offers Bank of Italy, Consob.
- Regulators: only Global Prime offers Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), SIPC.
- Global Prime is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only Fineco Bank offers Options, Futures, Bonds.
- Markets: only Global Prime offers Forex, Metals.
- Platforms: only Fineco Bank offers FinecoX.
- Platforms: only Global Prime offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Features: only Global Prime offers Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Fineco Bank
Fineco Bank is an Italian bank with a brokerage attached, so money and trading sit under one roof. It suits investors who want shares, bonds and derivatives in a single account, and less suits anyone shopping on the stock trade fee, which stands at $3.95.
Global Prime
Global Prime is a low-cost broker for traders who already work in a standard terminal and want shares, forex and CFDs in one place. A minimum deposit of $0 and a listed EUR/USD spread of 0.1% keep the running costs down, though leverage of 1:1000 is not for beginners.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fineco Bank | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4The stock trade fee of $3.95 ranks 133 of 161 brands, above the site median of €0. | 9.7Higher |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.4 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Fineco Bank | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 139 of 471 | 55 of 471 |
| CFD brokers | 48 of 122 | 18 of 122 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Fineco Bank | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Metals | No | Yes |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fineco Bank | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto | Demo account, CryptoCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free, Low fees |
| Legal entity | FinecoBank S.p.A. | TD PRIME SERVICES LLC |
| Headquarters | Italy | Australia |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2010 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fineco Bank | Global Prime | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $3.95highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.1%lowest quarter | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Fineco Bank
Pros
- One account covers stocks, etfs and cfds through the FinecoX platform
- Regulated by the Bank of Italy and Consob, with investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
- The account is run by FinecoBank S.p.A., an Italian banking entity rather than a trading desk
Cons
- A stock trade fee of $3.95 puts it 133 of 161 brands on share dealing
- eToro's stock trade fee is $0, so per trade cost here is the weaker point
Global Prime
Pros
- Regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and SIPC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and SIPC), so the money sits in a regulated structure.
- One account covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals (stocks, etfs and forex) on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5).
- A demo account is offered, so you can test the terminals before funding, and pricing comes in commission free and low fees variants.
Cons
- Account types run to joint and corporate only, with no ISA, SIPP or IRA listed, so tax wrappers sit elsewhere.
- Leverage of 1:1000 magnifies losses as much as gains, so oversized positions hurt quickly.
- SIPC cover attaches to TD PRIME SERVICES LLC, the US entity, while the brand sits in Australia, so the entity on your account matters.
Who each suits
Fineco Bank
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares, bonds and derivatives in one account rather than several platforms
- People who prefer their cash held by a licensed bank under EU investor protection
- Italian residents who want a bank relationship that includes a brokerage arm
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders shopping on the per trade cost, who would find eToro's $0 lighter than $3.95
- Readers wanting forex and metals in the same account, which points to Vantage and its forex, cfds and stocks
Global Prime
Who it suits
- Traders who already work in MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 and want one account for shares, forex, CFDs and crypto.
- Anyone testing a platform first, since a demo account is offered and both joint and corporate accounts sit in the range (joint and corporate).
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for beginners: leverage of 1:1000 turns a wrong position into a fast loss, and the platforms are MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 rather than a simplified app.
- Not for futures traders: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, which adds futures that the Global Prime markets list leaves out.
Country by country
| Country | Fineco Bank | Global Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Fineco Bank
What does it cost to buy shares?+
The stock trade fee is $3.95, which places Fineco Bank 133 of 161 brands on that measure. The site median for share dealing is €0, so this is a priced dealing model rather than a commission-free one. Small tickets feel the difference quickly.
Who regulates Fineco Bank?+
Fineco Bank is regulated by the Bank of Italy and by Consob, which is the pair listed under Bank of Italy and Consob. Both are Italian, so the account is supervised in Italy. A UK or European reader therefore opens an Italian bank's account, governed by Italian rules rather than a home market regime.
Global Prime
What will it cost me to get started?+
The minimum deposit is $0 and the published deposit charge is $0 deposit fees. What you pay afterwards depends on the account model you pick, either commission-free or low-fee (commission free and low fees), and on the spread you trade through, with an EUR/USD spread of 0.1% listed.
How is my money protected?+
Global Prime is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), and it appears on the SIPC membership list. The listed investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000. That cover belongs to the US entity, so check the legal entity named on your account before you fund it.
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