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FP Markets vs Saxo

Compare FP Markets and Saxo side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FP Markets

FP Markets

ECN forex and CFD traders

FP Markets is an Australian multi-asset broker founded in 2005, offering forex, CFDs, and share trading acros…

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Saxo

Saxo

Multi-asset investors and active traders

Saxo is a Danish bank and broker with investing and trading platforms covering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, op…

Head-to-head comparison

FP Markets vs Saxo
Feature FP Markets Saxo
Minimum deposit - No minimum deposit
Stock trading fee Iress platform: commission-based, minimum brokerage applies per trade; fee thresholds vary by account tier Commissions from $1 on US stocks; commissions from EUR 2 on Euronext Amsterdam, Lisbon, and Paris
Regulators ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA, FSC DANISH FSA
Best for ECN forex and CFD traders Multi-asset investors and active traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
Funds
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

FP Markets

FP Markets

Pros

  • Raw ECN account with spreads from 0.0 pips and $6 round-turn commission
  • Regulated by ASIC and CySEC with client funds in segregated accounts
  • 10,000+ tradeable instruments including forex, stocks, indices, and commodities
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, and Iress
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Free demo account with USD 100,000 in virtual funds
  • Negative balance protection under ASIC and CySEC entities
  • 24/7 multilingual customer support

Cons

  • Not FCA-regulated; UK traders are served through a less protective entity
  • Iress platform incurs a monthly fee unless minimum commission thresholds are met
  • Demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • Research and educational content trails some larger competitors
  • Not available to residents of the United States, Japan, or New Zealand
  • Standard account spreads are wider than the Raw account average all-in cost
Saxo

Saxo

Pros

  • No platform fee and no inactivity fee
  • No minimum deposit for individual accounts
  • US stock and ETF commissions start from $1
  • 20-day demo account includes USD 100,000 simulated funds
  • Currency conversion fee capped at ±0.25%
  • Mutual funds have $0 commission, custody, and platform fees
  • One login gives access to SaxoInvestor and SaxoTrader

Cons

  • Classic custody fee is 0.15% p.a. on stocks, ETFs/ETCs, and bonds
  • Manual orders by phone, chat, or email cost EUR 50
  • Classic emailed reports cost USD 50 per request
  • Classic and Platinum instrument additions cost USD 200
  • Terminated accounts can incur EUR 15 per month administration fee
  • Proxy voting costs EUR 30 annually plus EUR 5 per vote
  • Some desktop market data features require a subscription
FP Markets

FP Markets

FP Markets is an Australian multi-asset broker founded in 2005, offering forex, CFDs, and share trading across MetaTrader, cTrader, TradingView, and Iress platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Saxo

Saxo

Saxo is a Danish bank and broker with investing and trading platforms covering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, options, CFDs, forex, and futures.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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