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Saxo vs XTB: 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 Saxo is licensed by Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, and CONSOB.
- Only XTB is licensed by KNF, CNMV, ACPR, BaFin, CMVM, CySEC, FSC Belize, DFSA, and CMF (Chile).
Side by side
| Criterion | | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ||
| Regulators | Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, CONSOB | KNF, CNMV, ACPR, BaFin, CMVM, CySEC, FSC Belize, DFSA, CMF (Chile) |
| 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) |
| Products | stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, funds | stocks, ETFs, fractional shares |
| US stock or ETF order | 0.08% of the order, minimum $1 | €0 per order |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.25% | 0.5% |
| Investor protection | Danish Guarantee Fund (cash deposits), Danish Guarantee Fund (securities not returned) | Protection of uninvested funds |
| Deposits and withdrawals | Bank transfer, Visa / Mastercard | Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer, PayPal |
| Available only in | Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark +36 | Angola, Bermuda, Georgia, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritania +40 |
| Founded | 1992 | — |
| Headquarters | Denmark | — |
| Read review | Read review |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at Saxo and XTB?
Saxo: €0. XTB: $0.
Which regulators license Saxo and XTB?
Saxo is licensed by Danish FSA, CBUAE, FCA, MAS, FINMA, Kanto LFB, and CONSOB; XTB by KNF, CNMV, ACPR, BaFin, CMVM, CySEC, FSC Belize, DFSA, and CMF (Chile).
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