We check where XTB, XM, IC Markets, Interactive Brokers, Freedom24, IQ Broker and eToro accept clients, then rank the ones open to you. 193 countries covered, last checked 6 October 2026.
Each broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:
Regulation and safety (30%), trading costs (25%), platforms and tools (20%), range of markets (15%) and ease of use (10%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal.
Availability is checked against each broker's published country lists. The ranking for each country is set by our authors, based on their own experience with these brokers, so the order does not always follow the scores. Full methodology
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Commissions do not affect our rankings. The order reflects the editorial opinion of our authors, and the facts we publish about regulation, fees and country availability come from the brokers' own documents and independent sources.
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Each broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:
Regulation and safety (30%), trading costs (25%), platforms and tools (20%), range of markets (15%) and ease of use (10%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal.
Availability is checked against each broker's published country lists. The ranking for each country is set by our authors, based on their own experience with these brokers, so the order does not always follow the scores. Full methodology
Broksal is free to use because some brokers pay us a commission when you open an account through our links. It costs you nothing.
Commissions do not affect our rankings. The order reflects the editorial opinion of our authors, and the facts we publish about regulation, fees and country availability come from the brokers' own documents and independent sources.
Our top pick
Own platform, no minimum deposit, commission-free stocks and ETFs within a monthly limit
CFDs are priced through the spread on the Standard account. Real stocks and ETFs are commission-free up to €100,000 of monthly turnover, then 0.2% (minimum €10). Currency conversion and overnight swap costs apply.
Beginners and active traders who want one app for CFDs and real stocks.
MT4 and MT5 from a $5 deposit, with multiple account types
The Standard account is commission-free with costs built into the spread; the Ultra Low account offers tighter spreads. Swaps apply on positions held overnight. A monthly dormant fee is charged after 90 days of inactivity.
MetaTrader users with small starting balances.
Raw spreads, MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView in one account (now branded IC)
Raw Spread accounts charge a commission per lot on top of raw interbank spreads (on MetaTrader it is $3.50 per side per standard lot). The Standard account has no commission and wider spreads. Swaps apply overnight.
Cost-sensitive and algorithmic traders.
The widest market access here, with low costs and top-tier regulation
Two pricing plans: Fixed (one all-in commission) and Tiered (lower exchange-based commission plus pass-through fees). CFD commissions are charged per trade, with financing on overnight positions. There is no inactivity fee.
Experienced investors who want access to global exchanges.
Real stocks, options and IPOs on 15 exchanges for EEA residents
Freedom24 charges commissions according to the chosen fee plan, made of a percentage of trade value plus a fixed fee per order. Check the current plan table before choosing, because plans change.
European investors who want real shares, options and IPOs instead of CFDs.
A $10 minimum deposit and one of the simplest trading apps
CFD costs are built into the spread, with overnight funding on leveraged positions. An inactivity fee is charged after a period without trading.
Beginners who want a very simple app and a small first deposit.
CopyTrader and a social feed on a Nasdaq-listed platform
CFD costs are in the spread (about 1 pip on EUR/USD), plus overnight fees on leveraged positions. Withdrawals from the USD account cost $5 and currency conversion is charged on non-USD deposits; eToro removed its inactivity fee on 28 May 2026.
Investors who want to copy other traders.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Each broker publishes its own current loss percentage on its website.
Separate top 3 lists for what you want to trade, with only the brokers that offer it.
XTBBeginners and active traders who want one app for CFDs and real stocks.
XMMetaTrader users with small starting balances.
IC MarketsCost-sensitive and algorithmic traders.
Interactive BrokersExperienced investors who want access to global exchanges.
Freedom24European investors who want real shares, options and IPOs instead of CFDs.
IQ BrokerBeginners who want a very simple app and a small first deposit.
eToroInvestors who want to copy other traders.
Freedom24After its MAPLE deposit campaign ended on 30 September, Freedom24 kept a Welcome promotion open until the end of October. Check the deposit tiers and holding conditions before treating the bonus as a reason to switch.
Read the article · Source: Finantres Noticias
Freedom24Freedom24 added an Exclusive plan to its fee schedule, aimed at clients who trade larger amounts. Compare it with the Smart and All-inclusive plans against your own trade sizes.
Read the article · Source: Finantres Noticias
Interactive BrokersUS investors can now go from a stock or crypto ticker on X straight to trading at Interactive Brokers through an embedded trade button.
Read the article · Source: Interactive Brokers press releases
XMASIC has flagged several websites posing as XM's Australian entity, and the FCA has warned about firms copying details of XM's former UK company. Check the web address and legal entity before depositing.
Read the article · Source: DayTrading.com
A CFD broker lets you trade contracts for difference: agreements to exchange the change in price of an asset such as a currency pair, index, commodity or share, without owning it. CFDs are leveraged, so gains and losses are magnified.
For most beginners our authors recommend XTB where it is available, thanks to its strong regulation, no minimum deposit and an easy platform.
Brokers only accept residents of countries where they hold the right licences or choose to operate. Each country page shows only the brokers that accept residents there, chosen by our authors.
No. US retail traders cannot trade over-the-counter CFDs. Brokers such as Interactive Brokers and eToro accept US residents for real stocks, ETFs and (at eToro) crypto, but not CFDs.
eToro offers CFDs alongside real stocks and crypto. Freedom24 does not offer CFDs at all: it is an investment broker for real shares, options, bonds and IPOs, included for readers who prefer to own the underlying asset.