Degiro
Wealthfront
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Overview
Degiro was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Wealthfront was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Degiro holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Wealthfront is regulated by Unregulated among others. Degiro serves 600,000+ clients worldwide; Wealthfront has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Degiro and $500 at Wealthfront.
| Feature | Degiro | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $500 |
| 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 Wealthfront, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Degiro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Wealthfront). Wealthfront charges withdrawal fees while Degiro does not, giving Degiro an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Degiro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Degiro | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Degiro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Wealthfront supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Wealthfront supports social and copy trading features, which Degiro does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Degiro | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iPhone,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 Wealthfront compare. Wealthfront runs regular live webinars; Degiro does not. Both provide video tutorials. Wealthfront publishes daily market commentary; Degiro does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Wealthfront maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Wealthfront scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Degiro | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wealthfront supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Degiro | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wealthfront 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 | Wealthfront |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |