Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
LYNX vs Swissquote
What sets them apart
| Compare |  LYNX |  Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0Lower | $1,000 |
| Stock trade fee | $5Lower | $20 |
| Inactivity fee | €5 | $10 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto |
| Account fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Margin rate | 7.1% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | One withdrawal per month free | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | LYNX+, Trader Workstation, Trading App | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:100 |
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Key differences
- LYNX scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Minimum deposit is lower at LYNX: $0 vs $1,000.
- Stock trade fee is lower at LYNX: $5 vs $20.
- Markets: only LYNX offers ETFs, Options, Futures.
- Markets: only Swissquote offers CFDs, Crypto.
- Features: only LYNX offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
LYNX
LYNX suits experienced traders who want a long list of markets behind the same account. The account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0, so holding costs nothing, while a stock trade fee of $5 makes dealing the cost centre.
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 | LYNX | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherCostly to trade: stock trade fees rank 139 of 161 and the inactivity fee 34 of 56, against an account fee of €0. | 8.3Costs run high: stock trade fee $20, minimum deposit $1,000 and inactivity fee $10 sit above site medians. |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.0 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | LYNX | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 74 of 471 | 187 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 31 of 147 | 80 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 29 of 145 | 78 of 145 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | LYNX | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Futures | Yes | No |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | No |
| Funds | Yes | No |
Availability and regulation
| Country | LYNX | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | Not confirmed | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) MiCA CASP 549300M2IHOB9P5WE714 |
What we checked
LYNX
- brokerchooser.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- lynxbroker.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- mygermanfinances.de: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- traderfrancophone.fr: 1 fact, 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 | LYNX | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile appCovers more | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Swissquote Bank Europe SA |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Luxembourg |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Phone, Help centre |
Robo-advisors
| Fact | LYNX | Swissquote |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio types | Not confirmed | ESG |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | LYNX | Swissquote | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0below the median | $1,000highest quarter | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $5highest quarter | $20highest quarter | $0 |
| Account fee | €0at the median | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Margin rate | 7.1%below the median | Not confirmed | 8.75% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
LYNX
Pros
- Nothing to pay for the account itself: fees run €0 and the minimum deposit is $0.
- The same account covers stocks, etfs and forex, putting shares, funds, bonds and derivatives under one roof.
- Platform choice runs from the LYNX+ terminal to the Trader Workstation and a mobile app, and a demo account with fractional shares comes with it.
Cons
- A stock trade fee of $5 applies to every deal, so frequent dealing raises the bill quickly.
- An inactivity fee of €5 applies, so money left untouched still carries a charge.
- A margin rate of 7.1% means a small deposit can control a much larger position.
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
LYNX
Who it suits
- Experienced traders: the audience listed is experienced, and the account is priced as a low fee model.
- Anyone who wants stocks, etfs and forex sitting in the same login.
- Traders who want to practise first, with a demo account and fractional shares alongside a mobile app.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro for occasional share buying: its stock trade fee is $0 against $5 at LYNX, so small repeated deals cost more here.
- Vantage for anyone who must start with a deposit: the minimum deposit there is $5 while LYNX opens at $0.
- CFI for CFD and crypto trading, since its markets run to stocks, etfs and forex while LYNX runs to stocks, etfs and forex.
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
LYNX
What does LYNX charge to open and hold an account?+
Opening and holding are free: the account fee is €0 and the minimum deposit is $0. Costs appear only when you trade, through a stock trade fee of $5. The account is priced overall as a low fee model rather than a subscription service.
What does a stock trade cost on LYNX?+
A stock trade costs $5 with no account fee on top, and the same account also carries forex, options, futures, bonds and funds. On share dealing alone LYNX sits near the back of the brands compared, at 139 of 161.
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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