Libertex Review
Active CFD traders and stock investors
Founded 1997 · Libertex Group
Why investors choose this broker
- 0% commission on Libertex Invest stock purchases
- CFD commissions start from 0.0%
- Deposits are free
- PayPal and Skrill withdrawals are free
Review summary
Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Libertex Invest.
Pros
- 0% commission on Libertex Invest stock purchases
- CFD commissions start from 0.0%
- Deposits are free
- PayPal and Skrill withdrawals are free
- Demo account includes 50,000 Euros
- MT4 and MT5 support automatic trading
- Libertex platform minimum trade volume is 20 EUR
Cons
- Minimum first deposit is 100 EUR
- Inactivity fee applies after 180 calendar days
- Neteller withdrawals cost 1%
- Credit and debit card withdrawals cost 1 EUR
- Bank wire withdrawals cost 0.5% (min 2 EUR, max 10 EUR)
- Overnight swaps apply to CFD positions
- Professional clients waive ICF compensation
Company background
Libertex is an online broker and trading platform used by Indication Investments Ltd. The broker is part of the Libertex Group, which was founded in 1997. Its offering combines CFD trading with a Libertex Invest account for commission-free investments in real stocks, with market spreads applying.
The CFD range covers underlying assets such as commodities, forex, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and others. Libertex also lists stock CFDs, index CFDs, metal CFDs, oil and gas CFDs, bond CFDs and options CFDs. A demo account is available with 50,000 Euros for practice.
Fees and pricing
CFD commissions start from 0.0%, depending on the underlying asset, while spreads are variable. Swaps apply when a position is held overnight, and rollover costs can apply when a futures contract is rolled into the next month or quarter. A margin adjustment fee of up to 0.3% may apply on the Libertex platform when the trading account currency differs from the quoted currency of the underlying asset.
Deposits are free and the minimum first deposit is 100 EUR. Withdrawals are free by PayPal and Skrill, Neteller withdrawals cost 1%, card withdrawals cost 1 EUR, and SEPA or international bank wire withdrawals cost 0.5% with a minimum of 2 EUR and a maximum of 10 EUR. An inactivity fee of 10 EUR per month applies after 180 calendar days without trading, open positions, withdrawals or deposits.
Regulation and safety
Libertex is used by Indication Investments Ltd., a Cyprus Investment Firm regulated and supervised by CySEC under CIF Licence number 164/12. Indication Investments Ltd. also operates a representative office in Germany registered with BaFin. The security page describes SSL encryption, use of several banks for customer funds, encrypted payment processing, and anti-fraud monitoring.
Platform experience
Libertex provides its own web and mobile platform, iOS and Android access, and a Libertex app inside Telegram. It also supports MT4 and MT5. MT4 and MT5 accounts list tight spreads, commissions from 0%, automatic trading, hedging, and up to 1:30 leverage for retail clients.
Pros and cons
The main strengths are the zero-commission stock investing account, free deposits, several free withdrawal methods, a 50,000 Euro demo account, and access to both MT4 and MT5. The main limitations are specific non-trading fees, including the 180-day inactivity fee, Neteller and card withdrawal charges, overnight swap costs, and the 100 EUR minimum first deposit.
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Trading fees & commissions
CFD commissions start from 0.0%, spreads are variable, and swaps apply to overnight positions. Deposits are free, the minimum first deposit is 100 EUR, and withdrawal fees vary by method. An inactivity fee of 10 EUR per month applies after 180 calendar days of inactivity.
Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sec | From 0.0008% |
| Taf | From $0.000119 EUR |
| Swaps | A fee is charged to the trading account for each night a position is held. |
| Spread | Variable |
| Deposit | Free |
| Rollover | Equal to the spread to open and close a trade |
| Forex Fee | Applies only when the Invest Account is in a currency other than the currency of your account. |
| Inactivity | 10 EUR per month (or 10 GBP, 10 CHF, and 50 PLN, respectively) if the account is inactive for 180 calendar days |
| Maintenance | 10 EUR per month (or 10 GBP, 10 CHF, and 50 PLN, respectively) if a Client has not withdrawn the remaining balance from his/her account within two months from the termination date of the Agreement |
| Min Deposit | 100 EUR |
| Cfd Commission | From 0.0% |
| Account Closure | Free |
| Margin Adjustment | Up to 0.3% |
| Withdrawal Paypal | Free |
| Withdrawal Skrill | Free |
| Minimum Investment | 1 Share |
| Trading Statements | Free |
| Withdrawal Neteller | 1% |
| Investment Commission | Free |
| American Depositary Fees | From 0.01 EUR |
| Minimum Withdrawal Paypal | 10 EUR |
| Minimum Withdrawal Skrill | 10 EUR |
| Minimum Withdrawal Neteller | 10 EUR |
| Minimum Withdrawal Bank Card | 10 EUR |
| Withdrawal Credit Debit Card | 1 EUR |
| Minimum Trade Volume Libertex | 20 EUR |
| Minimum Trade Volume Metatrader | 0.01 LOT |
| Minimum Withdrawal Bank Transfer | 0 EUR |
| Withdrawal Sepa International Bank Wire | 0.5% (min 2 EUR, max 10 EUR) |
Trading platform & features
Platforms
- Libertex trading platform
- Web app
- iOS app
- Android app
- MT4
- MT5
- Telegram
Regulation and investor protection
Libertex is used by Indication Investments Ltd., a Cyprus Investment Firm regulated and supervised by CySEC under CIF Licence number 164/12. Indication Investments Ltd. also operates a representative office in Germany registered with BaFin.
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Bottom line
Libertex suits users who want CFD trading across several asset classes, MT4 or MT5 access, and a separate real-stock investing account with 0% commission. It may not suit users who want to avoid inactivity fees, overnight CFD costs or method-specific withdrawal charges.
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