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flatex vs TradeUP

Compare flatex and TradeUP side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

flatex

flatex

German-market flat-fee investors

flatex is a German flat-fee online broker offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, CFDs, and free savings plans, …

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TradeUP

TradeUP

Active traders seeking zero commissions

TradeUP is a US-focused commission-free broker offering stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, fractional sh…

Head-to-head comparison

flatex vs TradeUP
Feature flatex TradeUP
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee EUR 5.90 flat fee per order; additional exchange fees may apply $0 commission on exchange-listed stocks
Regulators BaFin SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for German-market flat-fee investors Active traders seeking zero commissions
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
CFDs
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Bonds
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Options
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Demo Account
Fractional Shares
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Margin
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Pros & cons

flatex

flatex

Pros

  • EUR 5.90 flat fee per trade regardless of order size
  • ETF and fund savings plans free of charge
  • No account, inactivity, custody, deposit, or withdrawal fees
  • Licensed German bank with BaFin regulation
  • Client cash covered by statutory deposit guarantee up to EUR 100,000
  • Securities held in segregated custody outside insolvency estate
  • Access to over 5,000 ETFs and funds

Cons

  • Platforms primarily in German, limiting accessibility for non-German speakers
  • flatex Trader 2.0 advanced platform costs EUR 15 per month
  • High FX conversion fee of 0.4% on non-EUR transactions
  • Bank transfer is the only deposit and withdrawal method
  • No options or futures trading
  • Crypto available only via ETPs and ETNs, not direct spot trading
  • Not available in most non-EU countries
TradeUP

TradeUP

Pros

  • Zero commission on stocks and ETFs
  • No per-contract fee on equity and index options
  • Flat 5.99% margin rate - no tiered schedule
  • Fractional shares from $1
  • IPO access available
  • 24/5 overnight trading on selected US stocks
  • Advanced order types including TWAP, VWAP and algorithmic strategies
  • Demo account available for practice

Cons

  • No cryptocurrency trading
  • No mutual funds or futures
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $50
  • OTC stocks carry a per-share fee
  • FINRA fined the firm in 2025 for AML and record-keeping violations
  • No phone support - digital channels only
flatex

flatex

flatex is a German flat-fee online broker offering stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, CFDs, and free savings plans, regulated by BaFin as a licensed bank.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TradeUP

TradeUP

TradeUP is a US-focused commission-free broker offering stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, fractional shares, and IPO access, operated by a subsidiary of UP Fintech Holdings.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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