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Hantec Markets vs SMARTBROKER+

Compare Hantec Markets and SMARTBROKER+ side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy tradingโ€ฆ

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SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

German investors seeking low-cost ETF trading

SMARTBROKER+ is a German online broker offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto with free โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Hantec Markets vs SMARTBROKER+
Feature Hantec Markets SMARTBROKER+
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - EUR 0 via gettex (orders >= EUR 500); EUR 1 via gettex (orders < EUR 500); EUR 4 flat at Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz and other exchanges
Regulators FCA, FSC BaFin
Best for Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5 German investors seeking low-cost ETF trading
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Margin
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Pros

  • Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading
  • Hantec Pro account is described as tight spreads and low commissions
  • Free Balance Guard negative balance protection is available
  • Hantec Social gives access to copy trading
  • Hantec Demo account supports trading in a virtual environment
  • Hantec Cent account supports micro-lot trading

Cons

  • Stock exposure is presented as Stock CFDs
  • Cryptocurrency exposure is presented as Cryptocurrency CFDs
  • No association with third-party Expert Advisors or automated trading tools
SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

Pros

  • Free custody and account management
  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Commission-free gettex trading for orders of EUR 500 or more
  • Over 4,600 savings plans with free execution for ETFs, stocks, funds and crypto ETPs
  • Access to 9 domestic and 18 international exchanges
  • Bonds trading available since April 2024
  • Weekend trading available since November 2025
  • Deposit protection up to EUR 100,000 via statutory scheme plus voluntary fund

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • No joint or junior accounts
  • Platform and customer support primarily in German
  • EUR 4 flat fee at exchanges other than gettex
  • Currency conversion cost of approximately 0.25% on international trades
  • No source tax recovery service
  • Mixed customer reviews on Trustpilot regarding customer support response times
  • Parent company has reported losses in recent years
Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy trading through Hantec Social.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+ is a German online broker offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto with free custody and commission-free gettex trading from EUR 500.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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