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Degiro

7.4/10

stock.com

8/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while stock.com was established in 2020 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; stock.com has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $250 at stock.com.

stock.com wins this category
FeatureDegirostock.com
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-F311
Founded19342020
CountryNetherlandsAustralia
Clients600,000+142,500+

Fees

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

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegirostock.com
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while stock.com supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. stock.com supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. Degiro edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegirostock.com
MT4YesNo
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 stock.com compare. stock.com runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. stock.com publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. stock.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. stock.com scores higher overall in education and research.

stock.com wins this category
FeatureDegirostock.com
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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

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

Tied
FeatureDegirostock.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic