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Interactive Brokers vs Saxo: 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

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Criterion Interactive Brokers Saxo
Rating
Regulators SEC, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, Kanto LFB, MAS Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, CONSOB
Minimum deposit No minimum No minimum
Markets US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Toronto Stock Exchange, B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão), London Stock Exchange, Xetra (Deutsche Börse) +5 US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Toronto Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Xetra (Deutsche Börse), Euronext +3
Products stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, bonds, options, funds stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, funds
US stock or ETF order $0.005 per share, minimum $1 0.08% of the order, minimum $1
Currency conversion fee 0.03% 0.25%
Investor protection SIPC, Irish Investor Compensation Scheme (ICS), Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) Danish Guarantee Fund (cash deposits), Danish Guarantee Fund (securities not returned)
Deposits and withdrawals Bank transfer, SPEI Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard
Available only in Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola +216 Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark +36
Headquarters United States Denmark
Founded — 1992
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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum deposit at Interactive Brokers and Saxo?

Interactive Brokers: $0. Saxo: €0.

Which regulators license Interactive Brokers and Saxo?

Interactive Brokers is licensed by SEC, CIRO, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SFC, SEBI, Kanto LFB, and MAS; Saxo by Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, and CONSOB.

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