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Degiro

7.4/10
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Valutrades

7.1/10
9/10WinnerRegulation4/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $0.

Degiro wins this category
FeatureDegiroValutrades
Min. Deposit$0$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), The Dutch Central Bank (DNB)Unregulated
Founded19342008
CountryNetherlandsUK
Clients600,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Degiro and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $0. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Valutrades charges deposit fees; Degiro does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureDegiroValutrades
Min. Deposit$0$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDegiroValutrades
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4iPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

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

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureDegiroValutrades
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 Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDegiroValutrades
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Degiro and Valutrades 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.

Tied
FeatureDegiroValutrades
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese