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Degiro

7.4/10

Teletrade

6.7/10
9/10WinnerRegulation5/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals3.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $100 at Teletrade.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroTeletrade
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)
Founded19342008
CountryNetherlandsCyprus
Clients600,000+50,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Teletrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroTeletrade
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Teletrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDegiroTeletrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Degiro and Teletrade compare. Teletrade runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. Teletrade publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Teletrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Teletrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureDegiroTeletrade
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 Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). Degiro uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Teletrade uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Degiro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroTeletrade
Bank TransferYesNo
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalNoNo
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 Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Degiro supports 2 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDegiroTeletrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian