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Skilling vs WH SelfInvest

Compare Skilling and WH SelfInvest side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Skilling

Skilling

CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices,…

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WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Active futures and CFD traders

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETF…

Head-to-head comparison

Skilling vs WH SelfInvest
Feature Skilling WH SelfInvest
Minimum deposit - EUR 500 (CFD-Forex Mini); EUR 2,500 (CFD-Forex Standard); EUR 5,000 (Futures)
Stock trading fee - Commission-free on the Zero Commission Stock and Options account; varies by market on other accounts
Regulators CySEC, FSA CSSF, BaFin, ACPR, FSMA, AFM, FINMA
Best for CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms Active futures and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
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Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Funds
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Pros & cons

Skilling

Skilling

Pros

  • Choice of three trading platforms: Skilling Trader, MT4 and cTrader
  • 1,200+ CFD instruments including 70+ forex pairs, 900+ shares, indices, commodities and crypto
  • Standard account minimum deposit of $100
  • Commission-free Standard account with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD
  • Free demo account with $10,000 virtual balance
  • Copy trading available via Skilling cCopy
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients
  • CySEC-regulated with ICF investor compensation up to EUR 20,000

Cons

  • No direct ownership of shares or crypto - all positions are CFDs
  • Premium account requires $5,000 minimum deposit
  • Research tools are limited compared to larger brokers
  • E-wallet withdrawals (Skrill, Neteller) carry third-party percentage fees
  • Customer support limited to weekdays (approximately 06:00-22:00 CET)
  • No US clients accepted
  • MT4 instruments limited to around 200 compared to 800+ on cTrader and Skilling Trader
  • Offshore FSA entity provides weaker investor protection than the CySEC entity
WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Pros

  • Regulated by CSSF, BaFin, FINMA and other European authorities
  • Independent broker with over 25 years of operating history
  • Recognised as a top European futures broker by industry awards
  • Access to futures on major global exchanges
  • NanoTrader includes over 90 built-in trading strategies and free trading signals
  • Zero commission stock and options account available
  • Free demo account for practice
  • Multiple platform choices including MT4, TradingView and Sierra Chart

Cons

  • High minimum deposits - EUR 500 for CFD mini, EUR 2,500 for CFD standard, EUR 5,000 for futures
  • NanoTrader Full version costs EUR 29 per month
  • Wire transfer fees apply on deposits and withdrawals
  • Inactivity fee can apply after one year without trading
  • No crypto trading offered
  • Account funding limited to bank wire transfer
  • Not available to traders in the US, Australia and some other regions
Skilling

Skilling

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto via MT4, cTrader and its proprietary Skilling Trader.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETFs and options through NanoTrader, MT4 and TradingView.

Visit WH SelfInvest Read review

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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