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Baraka vs EasyEquities: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Only Baraka lists Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
Only EasyEquities lists Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Only Baraka is licensed by DFSA.
Only EasyEquities is licensed by FSCA.

Criterion	Baraka	EasyEquities
Rating	3.5/5 on other platforms 1.6K ratings	2.9/5 on other platforms 6.8K ratings
Regulators	DFSA	FSCA
Minimum deposit	$50	No minimum
Markets	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM)	Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, options	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, funds
US stock or ETF order	$1 per order	0.56% of the order
Investor protection	SIPC	—
Deposits and withdrawals	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer	Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard, Ozow, Capitec Pay
Available only in	United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait	—
Headquarters	United Arab Emirates	South Africa
Currency conversion fee	—	0.5%
Founded	—	2014
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What is the minimum deposit at Baraka and EasyEquities?

Baraka: $50. EasyEquities: ZAR 0.

Which regulators license Baraka and EasyEquities?

Baraka is licensed by DFSA; EasyEquities by FSCA.