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Saxo Bank vs EasyMarkets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Saxo Bank
EasyMarkets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1992
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1 million+ clients
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FSA, FCA, MAS, JFSA, SFC, ASIC, DFSA, FINMA, MiFID
CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and FSCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Prime-of-Prime Broker 2024, Best Trading Platform 2024, Best Forex Broker 2024, Best CFD Broker 2023 and Best DMA/Professional Trading Account 2023
Best regulated broker Best forex broker- 2024, Best global broker Best fixed spread broker Best competitive spread broker Longest serving broker-2024
Security Measures
Danish Depositor and Investor Guarantee Scheme DGS upto EUR 100,000 per depositor
No
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
over 71,000 financial instruments including Turbos
275+ assets types
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
No
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Saxo investor, SaxoTrader GO, SaxoTrader PRO
Easymarket platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Saxo account, Joint account, Corporate account, Professional account
Standard, Premium, and VIP
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$25
Leverage Available
1:50-1:100
1:200-1:2000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on the assets class
Depends on asset types
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
VAN bank transfer, Bank transfer, Telegraphic transfer, Credit/ debit card
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Telegraphic Transfer, MEPS
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Stic pay, Webmoney, Bit wallet, Perfect Money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Saxo Academy Trading Education, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Strategies and Ideas, Saxo TV Market News and Analysis
Learn -Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, easyMarkets Blog Market Insights
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks - $1, ETFs-$1, Bonds- 0.05%, Mutual funds- $0, Spread on Major forex pairs- from 0.7 to 0.9 pips
Commission -$0, Spread - ranges from 0.7 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.75
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
$0
Maximum Leverage
1:1000
1.2000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
100 EUR per ISIN
$0
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
$0
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
Plus or minus 0.25%
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$0
$0
Withdrawal Fee
$0 bank fees may apply
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Varies by instrument
London-New York Overlap 1 pm - 4 pm GMT, The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap 12 am - 5:15 am GMT
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +33 1 78 94 56 40, +44 (0)207 151 2100, +39 02 3668 2929, +31 (0)20 225 5900, +41 58 317 95 00. E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Live chat, Phone:+357 25 828 899 , E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
24+
8+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Island
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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