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Degiro

7.4/10
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hsbc online share trading

7/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while hsbc online share trading was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; hsbc online share trading has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $250 at hsbc online share trading.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegirohsbc online share trading
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F256
Founded19342013
CountryNetherlandsUnited States
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and hsbc online share trading, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at hsbc online share trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. hsbc online share trading charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegirohsbc online share trading
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDegirohsbc online share trading
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and hsbc online share trading compare. Degiro has a video library; hsbc online share trading does not. Degiro integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); hsbc online share trading does not. Degiro scores higher overall in education and research.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegirohsbc online share trading
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 hsbc online share trading supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). hsbc online share trading uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. hsbc online share trading scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

hsbc online share trading wins this category
FeatureDegirohsbc online share trading
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and hsbc online share trading offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Degiro supports 2 languages and hsbc online share trading supports 8, giving hsbc online share trading broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDegirohsbc online share trading
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic