Degiro
Directshares
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Overview
Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $100 at Directshares.
| Feature | Degiro | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |
| Founded | 1934 | 2007 |
| Country | Netherlands | Australia |
| Clients | 600,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Directshares, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Directshares). Directshares charges withdrawal fees while Degiro does not, giving Degiro an edge for frequent withdrawers. Directshares charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Degiro | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Directshares supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Degiro | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and Directshares compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Directshares maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Degiro | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Degiro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Directshares supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Degiro | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and Directshares 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.
| Feature | Degiro | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |