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BOQ Trading

7.7/10

Degiro

7.4/10
9/10RegulationTied9/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BOQ Trading was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while Degiro was established in 1934 and is based in Netherlands. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. BOQ Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Degiro has 600,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at BOQ Trading and $0 at Degiro.

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureBOQ TradingDegiro
Min. Deposit$200$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)
Founded20141934
CountryUnited StatesNetherlands
Clients10,000+600,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BOQ Trading and Degiro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at BOQ Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BOQ Trading charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureBOQ TradingDegiro
Min. Deposit$200$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

BOQ Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Degiro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BOQ Trading supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBOQ TradingDegiro
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,Mac,iPhoneMetaTrader 4

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BOQ Trading and Degiro compare. BOQ Trading runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. BOQ Trading publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BOQ Trading maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BOQ Trading scores higher overall in education and research.

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureBOQ TradingDegiro
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BOQ Trading accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Degiro supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBOQ TradingDegiro
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both BOQ Trading and Degiro offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBOQ TradingDegiro
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese