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IronFX vs Swissquote

Compare IronFX and Swissquote side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

IronFX

IronFX

Active forex and CFD traders

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on Me…

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Swissquote

Swissquote

Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, wi…

Head-to-head comparison

IronFX vs Swissquote
Feature IronFX Swissquote
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC CSSF, ECB, CySEC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access
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
Margin
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Multi Currency
Demo Account
Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Pros & cons

IronFX

IronFX

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA
  • UK clients covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000
  • 200+ instruments across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs
  • Multiple account types including zero-spread ECN options
  • Free demo account available
  • Free VPS hosting for qualifying deposits
  • IronFX Academy educational resources
  • Copy trading via TradeCopier

Cons

  • Only MetaTrader 4 offered - no MT5 or cTrader
  • $50 annual inactivity fee after 12 months
  • 3% withdrawal fee if no trades have been placed
  • Offshore BVI entity offers materially lighter retail protections
  • History of client complaints and CySEC settlements in 2015 (EUR 335,000) and 2024 (EUR 100,000)
  • Not available to US residents
  • Minimum deposit of $250 on most account types
Swissquote

Swissquote

Pros

  • 27-currency account gives multi-currency flexibility
  • Trading commissions start from 0.10% per trade
  • 41 cryptos trade on the Swissquote-developed SQX exchange
  • Smart Portfolios support EUR, GBP and USD risk profiles
  • Cash protection is listed up to EUR 100'000
  • Free demo account is available for Forex and CFDs
  • Forex/CFD costs are included in spreads

Cons

  • Forex & CFD account excludes Retail investors
  • Smart Portfolios require EUR/USD/GBP 5'000 minimum
  • Life insurance management fees start from 0.25%
  • Life insurance custodian fees start from 0.06%
  • Life insurance share or ETF trades start from €14.95
IronFX

IronFX

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on MetaTrader 4, regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Swissquote

Swissquote

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, with a 27-currency account.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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