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Swissquote vs Wealthsimple

Compare Swissquote and Wealthsimple 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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Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Canadian beginner and passive investors

Wealthsimple is a Canadian all-in-one financial platform offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, manaโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Swissquote vs Wealthsimple
Feature Swissquote Wealthsimple
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Commission-free on Canadian and US exchanges
Regulators CSSF, ECB, CySEC CIRO, OSC
Best for Multi-asset investors who want bank-based access Canadian beginner and passive investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Funds
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Multi Currency
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Ready Made Portfolios
Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Margin
-
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 โ‚ฌ14.95
Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Pros

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading
  • No account, inactivity, or transfer-out fees on self-directed accounts
  • Fractional shares with a $1 minimum investment
  • Integrated robo-advisor, self-directed trading, and crypto in one app
  • Multiple registered account types including TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and RESP
  • CIPF investor protection up to $1 million per account category
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • TradingView charting integration on web platform

Cons

  • 1.5% CAD/USD currency conversion fee applies to most US stock trades unless a USD account is held
  • $10 per month USD account fee for Core plan users
  • No mutual funds, bonds, GICs, CFDs, or forex products
  • No demo account
  • Advanced research and charting tools are limited compared to full-service brokers
  • Managed portfolio customization is restricted to a small set of model portfolios
  • Higher-tier benefits require $100,000 or $500,000 in household assets
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.

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a Canadian all-in-one financial platform offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, managed portfolios, crypto, and tax filing in a single app.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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