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Best brokers

  1. Capital.com

    cost-conscious traders who want commission-free CFDs and learning resources
    Overall score
    4.8/5
    65% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  2. XTB

    traders who want a large instrument choice and low forex fees
    Overall score
    4.5/5
    77% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  3. Plus500

    beginners who want an unlimited demo account and a user-friendly platform
    Overall score
    4.4/5
    81% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  4. ActivTrades

    traders who want low forex spreads and a choice of several platforms
    Overall score
    4.4/5
    82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  5. FP Markets

    intermediate and experienced traders who want low forex commissions and many assets
    Overall score
    4.3/5
    70.7% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  6. AvaTrade

    beginners and crypto traders who want 24/7 crypto trading and learning materials
    Overall score
    4.3/5
    70% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  7. Finansero

    traders who want a proprietary platform with Autochartist and zero commissions
    Overall score
    4.0/5
    86% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
  8. Tradit

    beginners who want zero commissions and five educational positions
    Overall score
    4.0/5
    83% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

ETF brokers

  1. Capital.com4.8/5
  2. XTB4.5/5
  3. Plus5004.4/5
  4. ActivTrades4.4/5
  5. FP Markets4.3/5
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BrokerCapital.comXTBPlus500ActivTradesFP Markets
Rating4.8/54.5/54.4/54.4/54.3/5
Min. deposit$20$0$100$0$100
RegulationCySEC, FCA, ASIC, SCA, SCBFCA, KNF, CySEC, IFSCFCA, CySEC, FSA, EFSA, MAS, DFSA, ASIC, FMA, FSCAFCA, SCB, BACEN, CVM, CMVM, FSC, CONSOBASIC, CySEC, FSA
MarketsBonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, SharesBonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, SharesAgriculture, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Share CFDsBonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, SharesBonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platformWeb-based platforms, xStation 5, Web platform, Proprietary platformMobile apps, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platformActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platformcTrader, IRESS, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account typesStandard account, Demo account, Islamic accountStandard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP accountStandard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP accountStandard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP accountStandard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account
Open an accountVisit Capital.com65% of retail CFD accounts lose money.Visit XTB77% of retail CFD accounts lose money.Visit Plus50081% of retail CFD accounts lose money.Visit ActivTrades82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.Visit FP Markets70.7% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

#1 Capital.com

Recommended for cost-conscious traders who want commission-free CFDs and learning resources

Pricing is spread-only, with no commissions on CFD trades and about 0.6 pips on EUR/USD. Education is a strong point, with a Learn Hub and in-platform tools. Verification checks can be time-consuming, and there is no copy trading.

Visit Capital.com65% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
Capital.com at a glance
Overall score
4.8/5
Min. deposit
$20
Regulation
CySEC, FCA, ASIC, SCA, SCB
Markets
Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account types
Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account
Read our Capital.com review

#2 XTB

Recommended for traders who want a large instrument choice and low forex fees

More than 11,000 instruments cover real stocks, ETFs and CFDs, and forex fees are below average. Execution is fast across platforms. MetaTrader 4 and 5 are not supported, and high fixed costs for stocks weigh on small accounts.

Visit XTB77% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
XTB at a glance
Overall score
4.5/5
Min. deposit
$0
Regulation
FCA, KNF, CySEC, IFSC
Markets
Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares
Platforms
Web-based platforms, xStation 5, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account types
Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account
Read our XTB review

#3 Plus500

Recommended for beginners who want an unlimited demo account and a user-friendly platform

A user-friendly interface, an unlimited demo account and a trading academy suit newcomers. There is no basic withdrawal fee, though banks or payment issuers may charge their own. Automated trading, scalping and hedging are not allowed, MetaTrader 4 is not offered, and an inactivity fee applies after three months.

Visit Plus50081% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
Plus500 at a glance
Overall score
4.4/5
Min. deposit
$100
Regulation
FCA, CySEC, FSA, EFSA, MAS, DFSA, ASIC, FMA, FSCA
Markets
Agriculture, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Share CFDs
Platforms
Mobile apps, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account types
Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account
Read our Plus500 review
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#4 ActivTrades

Recommended for traders who want low forex spreads and a choice of several platforms

Forex spreads start from 0.5 pips on major pairs, and clients can pick ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 or TradingView. The instrument range is narrower than at larger brokers. Currency conversion and inactivity fees can add to costs.

Visit ActivTrades82% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
ActivTrades at a glance
Overall score
4.4/5
Min. deposit
$0
Regulation
FCA, SCB, BACEN, CVM, CMVM, FSC, CONSOB
Markets
Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares
Platforms
ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account types
Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account
Read our ActivTrades review

#5 FP Markets

Recommended for intermediate and experienced traders who want low forex commissions and many assets

The Raw account has spreads from 0.0 pips with a commission of $6.00 per standard round lot. Deposits are free and the asset list is very large. Stock CFD fees are on the higher end, and the demo account closes after about 30 days without a login.

Visit FP Markets70.7% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
FP Markets at a glance
Overall score
4.3/5
Min. deposit
$100
Regulation
ASIC, CySEC, FSA
Markets
Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares
Platforms
cTrader, IRESS, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account types
Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account
Read our FP Markets review

#6 AvaTrade

Recommended for beginners and crypto traders who want 24/7 crypto trading and learning materials

A single account and fee structure, many webinars and 24/7 crypto trading make it suited to newcomers. AvaProtect lets traders hedge positions for a fee. Spread and swap fees are slightly above average, and there is no ECN or STP account.

Visit AvaTrade70% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
AvaTrade at a glance
Overall score
4.3/5
Min. deposit
$100
Regulation
CBI, FSC, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, FSRA
Markets
Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Share CFDs
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web platform, Proprietary platform
Account types
Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account
Read our AvaTrade review
Written byFlorian Fendt