We may earn a commission if you open an account or buy a challenge through links on this page. Commissions never change our scores. How we make money

Saxo vs StashAway: 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 Saxo lists Toronto Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Xetra (Deutsche Börse), Euronext, SIX Swiss Exchange, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), and Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX).
Only StashAway lists Singapore Exchange (SGX).
Only Saxo is licensed by Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, FINMA, Kanto LFB, and CONSOB.

Criterion	Saxo	StashAway
Rating	4.2/5 on other platforms 9.9K ratings	4.6/5 on other platforms 6.5K ratings
Regulators	Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, CONSOB	MAS
Minimum deposit	No minimum	No minimum
Markets	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Toronto Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Xetra (Deutsche Börse), Euronext +3	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Products	stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, funds	ETFs, fractional shares
US stock or ETF order	0.08% of the order, minimum $1	$1 per order
Currency conversion fee	0.25%	0.32%
Investor protection	Danish Guarantee Fund (cash deposits), Danish Guarantee Fund (securities not returned)	—
Deposits and withdrawals	Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard	Bank transfer
Available only in	Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark +36	Singapore
Founded	1992	—
Headquarters	Denmark	—
	Read review	Read review

What is the minimum deposit at Saxo and StashAway?

Saxo: €0. StashAway: SGD 0.

Which regulators license Saxo and StashAway?

Saxo is licensed by Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, and CONSOB; StashAway by MAS.