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Swissquote vs Trade Nation

Compare Swissquote and Trade Nation side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Swissquote

Swissquote

Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access

Swissquote offers bank-based investing, crypto, Smart Portfolios and Forex/CFDs through digital platforms, wiโ€ฆ

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Trade Nation

Trade Nation

Low-cost fixed-spread traders

Trade Nation is a UK-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2014, offering fixed spreads, zero commissionsโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Swissquote vs Trade Nation
Feature Swissquote Trade Nation
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Fixed add-on spread applied to the underlying bid-offer spread; commissions on ASX-listed stocks only
Regulators CSSF, ECB, CySEC FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB, FSA
Best for Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access Low-cost fixed-spread traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Funds
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Multi Currency
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Demo Account
Spread Betting
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Pros & cons

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 โ‚ฌ14.95
Trade Nation

Trade Nation

Pros

  • No commissions on most instruments
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • No inactivity fee
  • Fixed spreads available on major forex and indices
  • Regulated by FCA and ASIC - top-tier authorities
  • Spread betting available for UK and Ireland residents
  • Free demo account with no registration required
  • Three trading platforms including TradingView integration

Cons

  • Fixed spreads only guaranteed during standard market hours
  • No MetaTrader 5 support
  • Crypto trading restricted to Bahamas (SCB) entity - fewer protections
  • Loyalty cashback scheme unavailable to FCA and ASIC clients
  • Relatively limited stock selection compared to multi-asset brokers
  • Minimum withdrawal of GBP/USD/AUD 50
Swissquote

Swissquote

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

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Trade Nation

Trade Nation

Trade Nation is a UK-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2014, offering fixed spreads, zero commissions, spread betting, and three trading platforms across 1,000-plus markets.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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