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| Broker |  Capital.com |  XM |  XTB |  Plus500 |  ActivTrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Min. deposit | $20 | $5 | $0 | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | CySEC in Cyprus, FCA in the UK, ASIC in Australia | CySEC in Cyprus | FCA in the UK, CySEC in Cyprus | FCA in the UK, MAS in Singapore | FCA in the UK |
| Markets | Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares | CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares | Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares | Agriculture, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Share CFDs | Bonds, CFDs, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Indices, Metals, Shares |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Mobile apps, Web platform | Web-based platforms, xStation 5, Web platform, Proprietary platform | Mobile apps, WebTrader, Web platform, Proprietary platform | ActivTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Web platform, Proprietary platform |
| Account types | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account | Standard account, Demo account, Islamic account, VIP account |
| Open an account | Visit Capital.com65% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit XM80% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit XTB77% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit Plus50082% of retail CFD accounts lose money. | Visit ActivTrades82% of retail CFD accounts lose money. |
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Stock brokers
Compare stock and share brokers by overall rating, minimum deposit, markets and regulation, with Capital.com leading the ranking.
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Compare forex brokers that offer all seven major currency pairs and at least 20 pairs in total, ranked by overall rating.
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Compare CFD brokers that offer retail CFDs on at least three asset classes, ranked by overall rating.
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Brokers for beginners
Brokers for beginners that offer a demo without funding, open education, negative balance protection and a low entry deposit, ranked by overall rating.
4 brokersView toplistBrokers with a low minimum deposit
Compare brokers with a minimum deposit of $100 or less, ranked by overall rating.
6 brokersView toplistBrokers for professional traders
Brokers for professional traders that offer professional-client status with published criteria and live trading on MetaTrader 5, cTrader or an API.
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Day trading brokers
Day trading brokers that allow same-day trading, offer stop, limit and advanced orders and keep the all-in EUR/USD cost within 2 pips, ranked by lowest cost.
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Scalping brokers that state scalping is permitted with no minimum holding time, ranked by lowest all-in EUR/USD cost, then by overall rating.
4 brokersView toplistBrokers for long-term investing
Brokers for long-term investing with real shares or ETFs, segregated client assets and clear custody and inactivity fees, ranked by lowest yearly reference cost.
2 brokersView toplistBrokers for algorithmic trading
Compare brokers that permit automated trading on live accounts and support it through expert advisors, cBots or an API, ranked by the number of automation routes they offer.
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MetaTrader 4 brokers
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4 brokersView toplistMetaTrader 5 brokers
Compare brokers where new retail clients can open a live account and trade on MetaTrader 5, ranked by overall rating.
4 brokersView toplistTradingView brokers
Compare brokers that let you place and manage live orders from inside TradingView, ranked by overall rating. Charts-only support does not qualify.
2 brokersView toplistLowest spread forex brokers
Compare forex brokers by all-in EUR/USD cost, the typical spread plus the round-turn commission on the same account, lowest first.
4 brokersView toplistBrokers that accept PayPal
Compare brokers where a live account can be funded with PayPal, with PayPal deposit and withdrawal support ranked first, then overall rating.
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