DEGIRO
Brokerage trading platforms
Financial services software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is DEGIRO
DEGIRO is an online brokerage trading platform that provides retail investors access to listed securities such as stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, and futures across multiple exchanges. It is used primarily for self-directed investing via web and mobile apps, with account administration, order placement, and portfolio reporting. The platform is positioned around broad market access and a streamlined trading experience rather than advanced charting or social trading features.
Multi-exchange market access
DEGIRO provides access to a wide range of international exchanges, enabling cross-border investing from a single brokerage account. This supports common retail use cases such as building diversified equity and ETF portfolios across regions. The product focuses on exchange-traded instruments rather than being limited to a single asset class.
Low-friction self-directed trading
The platform offers web and mobile trading with standard order entry, watchlists, and portfolio views designed for self-directed investors. It supports typical brokerage workflows such as funding, corporate actions handling, and tax/statement documentation. Compared with platforms centered on advanced technical analysis, DEGIRO emphasizes execution and account management over extensive charting toolsets.
Backed by regulated banking group
DEGIRO operates under the ownership of flatexDEGIRO Bank AG, a regulated European banking group. This structure can simplify custody, cash handling, and compliance processes relative to standalone fintech operators. The product is oriented to regulated brokerage operations in its supported jurisdictions.
No social or copy trading
The platform does not focus on social investing features such as public portfolios, copy trading, or community-driven trade discovery. Investors seeking peer-based signals or mirrored strategies must use separate services. DEGIRO is therefore better aligned to independent decision-making rather than social trading use cases.
Geographic availability constraints
DEGIRO availability and product terms vary by country, and it is not offered in all markets. Supported exchanges, account types, and pricing can differ by jurisdiction. This limits standardization for organizations or individuals operating across multiple regions.
Limited advanced trading tools
DEGIRO generally provides fewer built-in advanced analytics, strategy tools, and professional-grade charting features than platforms designed for active traders. Users who rely on complex technical studies, scripting, or integrated backtesting often need third-party tools. This can add workflow complexity for high-frequency or highly technical trading styles.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Free account available (no time-limited trial shown on official site) Example costs:
- US stocks: Commission €1 + Handling €1 per order.
- London Stock Exchange: Commission £1.75 + Handling £1 per order.
- ETF Core Selection: Commission €0 + Handling €1 per order.
- Global ETFs: Commission €2 + Handling €1 per order.
- Options (common/Eurex, etc.): €0.75 per contract.
- Currency conversion (Auto FX): 0.25% on foreign-currency transactions. Other notable costs & notes:
- Real-time quotes: free for many European exchanges; NASDAQ/CME/BATS: €5/month per exchange; London Stock Exchange: €10/month per exchange.
- Connectivity / Exchange connection fee: maximum 0.25% of portfolio value (capped at €2.50 per year) per exchange (exceptions apply); US options connectivity: €5 per exchange per calendar month.
- Custody fee, inactivity fee, withdrawals and deposits: listed as €0 on the public fees overview.
- DEGIRO uses a fixed handling fee (typically €1, GBP 1 for UK) to cover third-party/external costs; other external taxes (e.g., stamp duty) are passed on where applicable. (Information sourced only from DEGIRO official site: Fees overview and official fee schedule PDF.)
Seller details
flatexDEGIRO Bank AG
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
1999
Public
https://www.degiro.eu/
https://x.com/degiroeu
https://www.linkedin.com/company/degiro/
