Brokers compared: regulation, costs and platforms

Hantec Markets5.0(5.6k)
FCA-regulated CFD broker with a $10 entry point, MetaTrader and its own copy trading app
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
FCA, ASIC
Max leverage
Up to 1:500 depending on entity
Founded
2009
Cannon Trading4.9(561)
Los Angeles futures broker since 1988 with 10+ platforms and licensed broker support
Options · Futures
Min deposit
$1,000
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Day-trading margins from $500 per E-mini and $50 per Micro contract
Founded
1988
AvaTrade4.8(13k)
Forex and CFD broker with fixed spreads, MetaTrader and its own options platform
CFD & forex · Options · Futures
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, JFSA
Max leverage
Up to 1:400 outside the EU; 1:20 on indices for EU, ADGM and ASIC retail clients
Founded
2006
IC Markets4.8(57k)
Raw-spread CFD broker popular with scalpers and EA traders on MT4, MT5 and cTrader
CFD & forex · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
ASIC, CySEC
Max leverage
1:5000 (global entity); 1:30 for EU retail clients
Founded
—
AJ Bell4.8(17k)
UK investment platform for ISAs, SIPPs and share dealing across 24 markets
Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
—
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
1995
LYNX4.8(615)
Dutch broker for active European investors, built on Interactive Brokers' market access
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
€3,000
Regulators
BaFin
Max leverage
Cash or margin account; CFDs from 30:1 to 2:1 (retail)
Founded
2006
Fusion Markets4.7(13k)
Low-cost forex and CFD broker with $2.25 per side commission and no minimum deposit
CFD & forex
Min deposit
None
Regulators
ASIC
Max leverage
Up to 1:500 on forex and metals; 1:30 for ASIC retail clients
Founded
—
Trading 2124.6(105k)
Commission-free share and ETF investing app with ISAs, plus a separate CFD account
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Crypto
Min deposit
$1
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, BaFin, ASIC
Max leverage
None
Founded
2013
FP Markets4.6(13k)
Australian CFD broker with raw spreads on MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
ASIC, CySEC
Max leverage
1:500 (global entities); 1:30 on major FX for EEA and Australian retail clients
Founded
2005
Wealthsimple4.6(129k)
Canadian app for commission-free stocks, ETFs, options and crypto, plus TFSAs and RRSPs
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CIRO, SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
Margin up to about 3.33x, depending on each security's CIRO margin requirement
Founded
2014
FOREX.com4.6(2.5k)
StoneX-owned forex broker with MT4, MT5, TradingView and raw-spread pricing
CFD & forex · Futures
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
1:50 on major FX pairs (US clients); 1:30 for UK retail
Founded
2001
Interactive Investor4.6(30k)
UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ISAs and SIPPs
Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
Trade Republic4.6(60k)
German neobroker and bank with €1 trades, free savings plans and interest on cash
Stocks & ETFs · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
BaFin
Max leverage
—
Founded
2015
Global Prime4.5(550)
Sydney-based raw-spread CFD broker with no minimum deposit and MT4/MT5
CFD & forex
Min deposit
None
Regulators
ASIC
Max leverage
Adjustable from 1:30 up to 1:1000, depending on the entity you register with
Founded
2010
Ironbeam4.5(460)
Chicago futures broker and CME clearing firm with no account minimum and $50 micro margins
Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
ThinkMarkets4.4(3.7k)
Multi-regulated CFD broker with its own ThinkTrader app plus MT4, MT5 and TradingView
CFD & forex
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, FMA
Max leverage
1:500 (international clients)
Founded
2010
FxPro4.4(679)
Multi-regulated CFD broker with MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView under one login
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
FCA, CySEC
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, FCA and CySEC entities)
Founded
2006
Freetrade4.3(7.5k)
UK investing app with commission-free trades and a free ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA
Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
£1
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
2015
Hargreaves Lansdown4.3(23k)
The UK's largest DIY investment platform for shares, funds, ISAs and SIPPs
Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
£1
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
1981
AMP Futures4.3(1k)
Low-cost US futures broker with a $100 minimum and 50+ platforms including Rithmic and CQG
Futures
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Margin-based: day trade margins from $400 on E-mini S&P 500 and $40 on Micro E-mini S&P 500
Founded
2004
FXCM4.2(9.8k)
Long-running forex and CFD broker with Trading Station, MT4 and TradingView
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$50
Regulators
FCA, ASIC, CySEC
Max leverage
30:1 on major FX pairs by default for UK, EU, Australian and South African clients
Founded
1999
ActivTrades4.2(1.7k)
London CFD broker since 2001 with no minimum deposit and its own ActivTrader platform
CFD & forex
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
1:30 on major forex for retail clients under UK/EU rules
Founded
2001
Lightyear4.2(3.5k)
Low-cost UK and EU investing app with commission-free stocks, ETFs and ISAs
Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
VT Markets4.2(2.7k)
MetaTrader CFD broker with STP, ECN and cent accounts, regulated mainly offshore
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$50
Regulators
FSCA, FSC
Max leverage
Up to 1:1000, varies by instrument and region
Founded
2015
Plus5004.1(21k)
LSE-listed CFD broker with its own simple platform, plus a US futures arm
CFD & forex · Futures
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FMA, DFSA, CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, UK/EU)
Founded
2008
Pepperstone4.1(4.1k)
CFD and spread betting broker with raw-spread pricing on MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, BaFin, DFSA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, UK/EU); up to 1:1000 on gold and FX for professional clients
Founded
—
CMC Markets4.1(4.8k)
FTSE 250 listed UK spread betting and CFD broker with 300+ forex pairs
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, ASIC, FMA, MAS, CIRO
Max leverage
30:1 (retail)
Founded
1989
Axi4.1(7.9k)
Australian-founded CFD broker built around MT4, with tight Pro account pricing
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
FCA, ASIC, FMA, CySEC, DFSA
Max leverage
Up to 30:1 (UK retail)
Founded
2007
eToro4.1(32k)
Social investing app known for CopyTrader, with stocks, ETFs, crypto and CFDs
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Crypto
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
CySEC, FCA, MAS, SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail); higher at some entities; no leverage for US clients
Founded
2007
Admirals4.1(2.2k)
Estonian-founded MetaTrader broker with CFDs, real stocks and a €1 investing account
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
€1
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, ASIC
Max leverage
1:30 (retail), 1:500 (professional)
Founded
—
Capital.com4.1(17k)
Commission-free CFD broker with a huge market list, its own app, MT4, MT5 and TradingView
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
$20
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, ASIC
Max leverage
Up to 1:200 on currency pairs, indices and commodities and 1:20 on shares and crypto, depending on entity
Founded
2016
TMGM4.1(1.2k)
Australian CFD broker on MT4 and MT5 with raw-spread and no-commission accounts
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
ASIC, FMA
Max leverage
Up to 1:1000 (international entities)
Founded
2013
Trade Nation4.1(2.1k)
London CFD and spread betting broker known for fixed spreads and TradingView trading
CFD & forex
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, ASIC
Max leverage
30:1 on major FX (UK retail)
Founded
2014
TradeStation4.0(1.5k)
US broker for active futures, options and stock traders, known for its desktop platform
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
FBS4.0(10k)
High-leverage MetaTrader broker with a $5 entry and a big following in Asia
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$5
Regulators
CySEC, ASIC
Max leverage
1:3000 (FBS Markets Inc.); 1:30 for EU retail clients
Founded
2009
Markets.com4.0(1.3k)
Finalto group CFD broker with commission-free pricing, MT4, MT5 and TradingView
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
CySEC, FCA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, EU, UK and Australia); up to 1:300 for professional clients, and up to 1:500 at the offshore entity
Founded
2009
BlackBull Markets4.0(3.5k)
New Zealand ECN broker with no minimum deposit, MT4/MT5, cTrader and TradingView
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FMA
Max leverage
1:500
Founded
2014
Darwinex4.0(230)
FCA-regulated broker and asset manager that turns strategies into investable DARWINs
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Futures
Min deposit
€500
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, EU rules); higher for professional and Global (FSA) clients
Founded
—
Spreadex4.0(2.5k)
UK spread betting and CFD firm with its own platform, TradingView and no minimum deposit
CFD & forex · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
1:30 on major FX (retail)
Founded
1999
Moneta Markets4.0(624)
Low-cost ECN CFD broker with a $50 start, MT4, MT5 and a TradingView-powered web platform
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$50
Regulators
FCA
Max leverage
Up to 1:1000, depending on region
Founded
2019
Skilling4.0(444)
Scandinavian-owned CFD broker with its own platform plus cTrader, MT4 and TradingView
CFD & forex
Min deposit
€100
Regulators
CySEC
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, EU); higher for non-EU clients
Founded
2016
SoFi Invest4.0(13k)
US app for commission-free stocks, ETFs and options alongside SoFi banking
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
Margin trading available
Founded
—
Optimus Futures4.0(199)
US futures broker with low day trading margins and 20+ platforms, TradingView included
Options · Futures
Min deposit
$500
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Day trading margins from $50 per Micro contract
Founded
2004
Coinbase3.9(24k)
Largest US-based crypto exchange, with regulated futures and perps on Coinbase Advanced
Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CFTC / NFA, SEC / FINRA, FCA, CySEC, MAS
Max leverage
Up to 10x on derivatives
Founded
2012
HFM3.9(3.1k)
MetaTrader CFD broker, formerly HotForex, with cent accounts and high offshore leverage
CFD & forex
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, DFSA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, UK/EU); up to 1:2000 offshore
Founded
2010
Exness3.9(34k)
MetaTrader CFD broker known for very high leverage and fast automatic withdrawals
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
FCA, CySEC
Max leverage
Up to 1:Unlimited on forex majors, minors, gold and silver for eligible accounts, depending on equity and entity
Founded
2008
XM3.9(3.1k)
Low-deposit MT4 and MT5 forex and CFD broker with high leverage outside the EU
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
$5
Regulators
CySEC, ASIC
Max leverage
Up to 1:1000 depending on region; 1:30 for EU, Australian and MENA clients
Founded
2009
Scalable Capital3.9(6.8k)
German neobroker and bank for low-cost ETF savings plans, stocks and crypto
Stocks & ETFs · Crypto
Min deposit
€1
Regulators
BaFin
Max leverage
—
Founded
2014
NinjaTrader3.9(1.2k)
US futures broker and platform with $50 day margins and micro commissions from $0.09
Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Intraday margins from $50 on Micro contracts and $500 on the E-mini S&P 500
Founded
2001
IG3.8(9.8k)
Long-running UK spread betting and CFD provider with share dealing, ISAs and SIPPs
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, BaFin, MAS, FMA, CFTC / NFA, JFSA, ASIC, DFSA, FINMA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail, UK/EU)
Founded
1974
tastytrade3.8(611)
US options-first broker owned by IG, with $1 options and capped commissions
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, ASIC
Max leverage
None (cash only)
Founded
—
Discount Trading3.8(3)
US futures broker with commissions from $0.20 per contract and $40 micro day-trade margins
Options · Futures
Min deposit
$500
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Day-trade margins from $400 on ES
Founded
1997
OANDA3.7(1.3k)
Long-running forex and CFD broker with its own platform, MT4/MT5, TradingView and an API
CFD & forex · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CFTC / NFA, FCA, ASIC, MAS, CIRO, JFSA
Max leverage
1:100 on forex (professional clients, UK)
Founded
1997
Saxo3.7(14k)
Danish bank and multi-asset broker with 70,000+ instruments on its own SaxoTrader platform
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, FINMA, MAS, ASIC, SFC, JFSA
Max leverage
—
Founded
1992
Vantage3.7(182)
Multi-regulated CFD broker with raw-spread accounts on MT4, MT5 and TradingView
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$50
Regulators
ASIC, FCA
Max leverage
1:2000 (global entity); 1:30 on major FX for UK retail
Founded
2009
Octa3.7(10k)
Low-cost, swap-free forex and CFD broker with a $25 minimum and its own OctaTrader app
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$25
Regulators
CySEC
Max leverage
Up to 1:1000 on forex for international clients; 1:30 for EU clients
Founded
2011
XTB3.6(2.9k)
Warsaw-listed CFD and share broker with its own xStation platform and no minimum deposit
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
None
Regulators
FCA, CySEC
Max leverage
1:30 (UK retail)
Founded
2002
Swissquote3.5(4.3k)
Listed Swiss bank offering forex and CFDs on CFXD, MetaTrader and TradingView
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Crypto
Min deposit
$1,000
Regulators
FINMA, FCA, CySEC, DFSA, SFC, MAS
Max leverage
1:30 on major FX pairs (retail)
Founded
—
IronFX3.5(2k)
MT4-focused CFD broker with fixed and floating spread accounts and high offshore leverage
CFD & forex
Min deposit
—
Regulators
CySEC, FCA, ASIC
Max leverage
1:500 on the fixed spread account
Founded
—
Alpari3.4(13)
Long-running offshore MT4 and MT5 broker with cent accounts and leverage up to 1:3000
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$30
Regulators
Other
Max leverage
1:500
Founded
1998
Bybit3.3(7.8k)
Large crypto exchange for spot and perpetuals, plus MT5 CFDs on forex, gold and stocks
CFD & forex · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
Other, FSC
Max leverage
Up to 100x on major crypto perpetuals, 10x on spot margin
Founded
—
Interactive Brokers3.2(5.4k)
Low-cost global broker with access to stocks, options, futures and FX on 160+ markets
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, FCA, ASIC, SFC, MAS
Max leverage
Up to 1:50 on forex depending on entity; margin accounts need $2,000
Founded
1978
Dorman Trading3.2(1)
Family-run Chicago futures clearing firm since 1956, with dozens of platforms
Futures
Min deposit
—
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Exchange margin requirements
Founded
1956
Tiger Brokers3.0
App-first Asia-Pacific broker for US, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australian shares
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
MAS, ASIC, SFC, FMA, CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Margin ratios of 25% to 100% on long stock positions (up to 4x)
Founded
2014
RoboForex3.0(1k)
Belize-regulated MetaTrader broker known for $10 accounts and leverage up to 1:2000
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
BaFin, CySEC
Max leverage
1:2000
Founded
2009
Vanguard2.8(44)
US index fund pioneer with a low-cost brokerage built for buy-and-hold investors
Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
Dukascopy2.7(1.3k)
Swiss bank and ECN-style broker known for its JForex platform and SWFX marketplace
CFD & forex
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
FINMA, JFSA
Max leverage
1:100 by default at Dukascopy Bank SA, up to 1:200 on request
Founded
2004
EdgeClear2.6(22)
Chicago futures introducing broker known for low micro commissions and personal brokers
Futures
Min deposit
—
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Day-trade margins from $50 on micros and $500 on E-minis
Founded
2020
Tickmill2.4(681)
Low-cost forex and CFD broker with raw spreads, plus futures and options via its UK arm
CFD & forex · Options · Futures
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, DFSA
Max leverage
Up to 1:1000, depending on entity
Founded
2014
OKX2.3(2k)
Global crypto exchange with spot, perpetuals, futures and options and a TradingView link
Crypto
Min deposit
—
Regulators
ASIC
Max leverage
Up to 10x on margin
Founded
2017
LMAX Global2.2(18)
Institutional FX and crypto CFD broker with direct access to the LMAX Exchange order book
CFD & forex · Crypto
Min deposit
$10,000
Regulators
FCA, CySEC, FMA
Max leverage
1:30 (retail)
Founded
—
Tradier2.2(25)
US options and stock broker built around its API and 100+ connected trading platforms
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
2:1 on stocks (US)
Founded
2012
Hyperliquid2.0(15)
Non-custodial onchain exchange for crypto perpetuals and spot with a fully onchain book
Crypto
Min deposit
—
Regulators
—
Max leverage
Up to 40x on BTC native perps, lower on most altcoins; some HIP-3 markets go to 50x
Founded
—
Binance1.9(185)
The largest crypto exchange by volume, with spot, margin, futures and options trading
Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
—
Regulators
JFSA
Max leverage
None
Founded
2017
Libertex1.8(316)
CySEC-regulated CFD broker with its own app, MT4/MT5 and commission-free real stocks
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
€100
Regulators
CySEC
Max leverage
1:30 on major FX (EU retail)
Founded
1997
Ally Invest1.8(2)
US online broker tied to Ally Bank, with $0 commission stocks, ETFs and options
Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
None
Founded
—
Zerodha1.8(9.6k)
India's largest discount broker: free equity delivery and flat ₹20 intraday and F&O trades
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEBI
Max leverage
Intraday (MIS) leverage on eligible stocks only, within SEBI peak margin rules
Founded
2010
Charles Schwab1.7(75)
Big US broker with $0 stock and ETF commissions and the thinkorswim platform
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, MAS
Max leverage
Margin needs $2,000 equity; 25% maintenance on most securities
Founded
1971
Firstrade1.7(49)
US discount broker with $0 stock trades and no options contract fees
Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
1985
Upstox1.7(1.4k)
Indian discount broker with flat ₹20 orders and free mutual fund and IPO investing
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEBI
Max leverage
Up to 5x on intraday equity and through MTF on eligible delivery trades
Founded
—
Tradovate1.6(1.9k)
Cloud-based US futures broker with plan-based commissions and built-in TradingView
Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Day-trading margins from $10
Founded
2014
Kraken1.5(159)
Long-running crypto exchange with spot, margin, futures and perps, plus US stocks and ETFs
Stocks & ETFs · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
$10
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC, JFSA
Max leverage
Spot margin up to 10x on selected pairs
Founded
2011
Fidelity1.5(117)
US broker with $0 stock and ETF trades, IRAs and some of the best research around
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
Robinhood1.5(325)
US app broker known for commission-free stocks, options and crypto with no minimum
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
2013
StoneX1.4(13)
Nasdaq-listed futures commission merchant with retail futures, US brokerage and UK CFDs
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, SFC
Max leverage
Exchange margin requirements
Founded
—
Stake1.4(144)
Sydney-based app for Australians and Kiwis to buy US and ASX shares cheaply
Stocks & ETFs
Min deposit
$50
Regulators
ASIC, SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
Webull1.3(405)
Commission-free US app for stocks, ETFs and options, with futures and crypto alongside
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, CFTC / NFA, MAS, JFSA, SFC
Max leverage
4x intraday and 2x overnight buying power (US, with $2,000+ equity)
Founded
—
moomoo1.3(4)
Commission-free US stock and options app from Futu, with free Level 2 data
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA, MAS, ASIC, CIRO
Max leverage
2:1 on stocks
Founded
2018
Eightcap1.3(3)
Australian CFD broker known for its TradingView connection and big crypto CFD list
CFD & forex · Crypto
Min deposit
$100
Regulators
ASIC, FCA, CySEC
Max leverage
1:30 for retail clients under ASIC, FCA and CySEC; up to 1:500 under the Bahamas entity
Founded
2009
Questrade1.3(719)
Canadian online broker with $0 stock and ETF trades, registered accounts and FX/CFDs
CFD & forex · Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CIRO, SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
Up to 40:1; 30:1 to 2:1 depending on the product
Founded
1999
E*TRADE1.3(1k)
Morgan Stanley's US online broker for $0 stock and options trades plus futures
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
Reg T margin; portfolio margin with Level 4 options approval and $100,000 equity
Founded
—
Merrill Edge1.3(195)
Bank of America's online broker with $0 stock, ETF and options trades for US investors
Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
Margin available with at least $2,000 in the account
Founded
2010
DEGIRO1.0(9)
Low-cost European stockbroker with access to 50+ exchanges and cheap ETF trading
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
BaFin, FCA
Max leverage
—
Founded
2008
Phillip Capital
US futures commission merchant and broker-dealer from the Asian PhillipCapital group
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Futures
Min deposit
$5,000
Regulators
CFTC / NFA, SEC / FINRA, FCA, MAS, ASIC
Max leverage
—
Founded
1975
Wedbush Futures
Chicago futures clearing firm behind many retail futures brokers, a division of Wedbush
Futures
Min deposit
—
Regulators
CFTC / NFA, SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
—
Public
US app for stocks, options, bonds and crypto, with rebates on options trades
Stocks & ETFs · Options · Crypto
Min deposit
None
Regulators
SEC / FINRA
Max leverage
—
Founded
2019
CommSec
Commonwealth Bank's online broker for ASX shares, options and 13 global markets
Stocks & ETFs · Options
Min deposit
—
Regulators
ASIC
Max leverage
—
Founded
1995
Generic Trade
No-frills US futures and options broker charging a flat 59 cents per side
Options · Futures
Min deposit
None
Regulators
CFTC / NFA
Max leverage
Exchange minimum margins, with lower day-trading margins
Founded
2010

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