Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
LiteFinance vs Swissquote
What sets them apart
| Compare |  LiteFinance |  Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10Lower | $1,000 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Regulators | CySEC | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:1000 | 1:100 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $20 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $10 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 81% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees charged by broker | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, CTrader | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- LiteFinance scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only LiteFinance offers CySEC.
- Regulators: only Swissquote offers Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
- Founded is lower at Swissquote: 1996 vs 2005.
- Minimum deposit is lower at LiteFinance: $10 vs $1,000.
- Markets: only LiteFinance offers ETFs.
- Support channels: only LiteFinance offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Swissquote offers Phone, Help centre.
- Features: only LiteFinance offers Copy trading, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
LiteFinance
LiteFinance is a Cyprus regulated broker aimed at beginners, with a minimum deposit of $10, no deposit or withdrawal fees and CySEC oversight on file. It suits retail traders starting small across forex, stocks, CFDs and crypto who want a single account and a demo to practise in.
Swissquote
Swissquote runs a Swiss bank entity under CSSF supervision with EU investor compensation, so it suits traders who want a bank behind the account. The trade-off is entry cost: a stock trade fee of $20 and a minimum deposit of $1,000 sit well above cheaper rivals.
Score breakdown
| Area | LiteFinance | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry at $10 with no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keeps the opening cost of an account light. | 8.3Costs run high: stock trade fee $20, minimum deposit $1,000 and inactivity fee $10 sit above site medians. |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Trust | 8.9 | 9.0Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | LiteFinance | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 144 of 471 | 187 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 63 of 147 | 80 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 61 of 145 | 78 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 53 of 122 | 67 of 122 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | LiteFinance | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $10 for LiteFinance and $1,000 for Swissquote.
ActivTrades reviewWhat we checked
LiteFinance
- fxscouts.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- litefinance.org: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokersway.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Swissquote
- swissquote.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | LiteFinance | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Copy trading, Demo account, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Audience | Beginners | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Liteforex (Europe) LTD | Swissquote Bank Europe SA |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Luxembourg |
| Founded | 2005 | 1996Lower |
| Support channels | Chat | Phone, Help centre |
Robo-advisors
| Fact | LiteFinance | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio types | Not confirmed | ESG |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | LiteFinance | Swissquote | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10below the median | $1,000highest quarter | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $20highest quarter | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $10above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 81%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 72.05% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
LiteFinance
Pros
- CySEC regulation in Cyprus under licence 093/08, with EU investor compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Entry at $10 and no deposit or withdrawal fees charged by the broker keep the cost of starting small.
- The market list, stocks, etfs and forex, puts currency, shares, ETFs, CFDs and crypto on a single account.
Cons
- Support runs on chat alone, so no phone line or email desk is listed for account problems.
- Retail leverage runs to 1:1000, which magnifies a loss long before the balance is gone.
- An entry point of $10 is higher than $0 at CFI and higher than $5 at Vantage.
Swissquote
Pros
- Regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg, with the legal entity named as Swissquote Bank Europe SA.
- Covers stocks, forex, CFDs and crypto on a single account, with retail leverage of 1:100.
- A demo account and a mobile app are both listed features, so you can test before committing.
Cons
- Costs are high for a retail account: a stock trade fee of $20 against a site median of €0.
- The minimum deposit of $1,000 ranks 191 of 213, far above the site median of €4.64.
- An inactivity fee of $10 applies, where the site median is €0.
Who each suits
LiteFinance
Who it suits
- The audience is beginners, so a first account with a small deposit and a demo to learn on fits the profile.
- Retail traders who put safety of the money first, with CySEC oversight and compensation of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 under an EU scheme.
- Copy traders and mobile traders, since copy trading, a demo account, a mobile app and crypto all sit under copy trading, demo account and mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a lower entry point than $10: CFI opens at $0.
- Traders who want futures, since stocks, etfs and forex runs wider than the stocks, etfs and forex list here.
- Anyone who needs phone or email support, because contact runs on chat only.
Swissquote
Who it suits
- Traders moving between forex, CFDs, crypto and shares on a single account
- Investors who put weight on a supervised bank entity and investor compensation
- People who want to practise on a demo account before risking money
Who should look elsewhere
- Newcomers with a small starting balance, since the minimum deposit is $1,000
- Share buyers focused on trading costs, given the stock trade fee of $20 against eToro at $0
- Passive long term investors, because the portfolio options listed are esg
Questions about each
LiteFinance
What is the minimum deposit at LiteFinance?+
You can fund an account from $10, and the broker charges no deposit or withdrawal fees of its own on top. The minimum is a funding floor rather than a charge, so the balance you send is the balance that works. Check it against the size of the first position you want to open, because a small balance caps how much you can hold at once.
Is LiteFinance regulated?+
Yes. Accounts are held under CySEC, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Cyprus licence is listed as 093/08. The regulated entity is Liteforex (Europe) LTD. Confirm the entity named on your own account matches the regulated one before you fund it.
Swissquote
How much does it cost to trade shares with Swissquote?+
The stock trade fee is $20, which is well above the site median of €0. Swissquote ranks 161 of 161 on this measure, so share dealing here is costly. eToro, by contrast, charges $0 per trade.
What is the minimum deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $1,000, which is a high bar for a first account. On our data Swissquote ranks 191 of 213 on this measure, against a site median of €4.64. Vantage asks for $5 and CFI for $0.
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