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Degiro

7.4/10
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macquarie securities limited

7.9/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $250 at macquarie securities limited.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureDegiromacquarie securities limited
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-F274
Founded19342019
CountryNetherlandsUnited States
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and macquarie securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at macquarie securities limited). macquarie securities limited charges withdrawal fees while Degiro does not, giving Degiro an edge for frequent withdrawers. macquarie securities limited charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiromacquarie securities limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDegiromacquarie securities limited
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 macquarie securities limited compare. macquarie securities limited runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. macquarie securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureDegiromacquarie securities limited
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 macquarie securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureDegiromacquarie securities limited
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 macquarie securities limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Degiro supports 2 languages and macquarie securities limited supports 8, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDegiromacquarie securities limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic