Degiro
Personal Capital
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Overview
Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | Degiro | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1934 | 2008 |
| Country | Netherlands | USA |
| Clients | 600,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Degiro | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Personal Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Degiro | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and Personal Capital compare. Personal Capital runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. Personal Capital publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Personal Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Personal Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Degiro | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Degiro | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital 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 | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |