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Swissquote vs Traders Place

Compare Swissquote and Traders Place 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, wi…

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Traders Place

Traders Place

German investors seeking broad product access

Traders Place is a German neo-broker launched in 2023, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives, and …

Head-to-head comparison

Swissquote vs Traders Place
Feature Swissquote Traders Place
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Free on gettex for orders EUR 500+; EUR 0.95 surcharge for orders under EUR 500; EUR 5.00 flat on Tradegate; from EUR 6.50 on Xetra (EUR 2.00 commission plus exchange fees); EUR 3.00 base plus a small percentage on international exchanges
Regulators CSSF, ECB, CySEC BaFin
Best for Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access German investors seeking broad product access
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
Options
Futures
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Funds
Multi Currency
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Demo Account
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Margin
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Investment Plans
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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 €14.95
Traders Place

Traders Place

Pros

  • Free account maintenance and no inactivity fee
  • Free trades on gettex for orders of EUR 500 or more
  • Free ETF and stock savings plans
  • Access to 40+ domestic and international exchanges
  • Large product range: 40,000+ stocks, 2,500+ ETFs, 14,000+ funds, 4.5 million derivatives
  • Cash interest of 1.75% p.a. via a separate savings sub-account (minimum EUR 5,000; balances below EUR 5,000 earn no interest)
  • Securities held as segregated assets at Baader Bank
  • Recognised as Best Neo-Broker in Germany by Biallo

Cons

  • Deposits and withdrawals only by bank transfer - no card or instant payment
  • No demo account
  • No fractional shares
  • Derivatives orders cost EUR 5.00 flat for non-premium providers (premium partners are free for orders EUR 500+)
  • EUR 0.95 surcharge for trades below EUR 500
  • No third-party platforms such as MetaTrader or TradingView
  • Customer support limited to weekdays 9:00-16:30
  • Very new broker - launched August 2023, limited track record
Swissquote

Swissquote

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

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Traders Place

Traders Place

Traders Place is a German neo-broker launched in 2023, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives, and crypto through a proprietary web and mobile platform backed by Baader Bank.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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