BDSwiss vs Questrade

BDSwiss vs Questrade Comparison Table 2023
BDSwiss Review 2023	Questrade Review 2023
Review 3.8	Review 3
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
BDSwiss offer 250+ shares, indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies via CFDs. With spreads from zero pips and an award winning app, they offer a great package. Over 1.5 million traders from more than 180 countries have opened an account with BDSwiss since it launched.	Questrade is an award-winning Canadian investment platform offering self-directed and pre-built portfolios. Investors can access a suite of tax-free savings accounts, retirement plans, income funds and more. Regulated by CIRO, Questrade is an established broker, trusted by new and experienced investors.
Bonus Offer
	5 commission-free trades
Comment by Reviewer
"BDSwiss will suit traders of all experience levels but active traders in particular can benefit from fast execution speeds, tight spreads and powerful trading software."	"Questrade is a top pick for Canadian clients with both long-term and short-term investment goals. The firm boasts competitive fees and a range of tax-efficient savings accounts."
Pros
Choice of reliable trading platforms including MT4, MT5, WebTrader and an in-house app Knowledgeable support team is available 24/5 in 20 languages Four trading accounts to suit different traders and budgets Excellent education for beginners including webinars Superb market research with daily insights Wide range of instruments including crypto Quick and easy to open an account	Transparent pricing structure with stocks starting from 1 cent per share and portfolio management fees from 0.25% An impressive range of 17 accounts, suitable for both long-term investment goals, as well as short-term saving Easy account opening with no set-up fees and a choice of flexible portfolio types, depending on risk appetite Dual currency self-directed accounts in CAD and USD for convenient and fee-free investing across US and Canadian exchanges Excellent mobile trading app for active equity or options traders, with advanced charting and order types, plus a strategy builder tool Comprehensive learning centre with goal-tracking advice, platform tutorials and investment webinars Trusted firm with oversight from the CIRO
Cons
$30 inactivity fee after 90 days US & UK traders not accepted	$1000 minimum deposit is high for beginners No fractional shares for lower entry requirements Canadian citizens accepted only No youth investment accounts
Awards
	#1 Investor Satisfaction 2020 - J.D. Power's Self Directed Investor Satisfaction Study Seal of Service Excellence 2019 - DALBAR
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto	Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, precious metals, mutual bonds, options, warrants, GICs, ETFs
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$1000
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	Own
Payment Methods
Credit Card Flutterwave Mastercard Sofort Western Union	Visa
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSC, FSA	CIRO
Margin Trading
No	No
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS and Android	Yes
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Forex copy trading is available with access to successful investors selling their positions and strategies to aspiring traders. The fully automated service makes it easy to find and follow experienced traders.
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$30
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP SEK PLN
Stock Exchanges
Euronext SIX Swiss Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Commodities
Gold Natural Gas Silver	Gold Silver
CFD Trading
BD Swiss offers CFDs on 250+ instruments, including forex, stocks, indices and cryptocurrencies through the MT4 and MT5 platforms or an in-house app. High leverage of up to 1:400 is available depending on asset, and the broker offers reliable 24/5 support.	Trade a good range of CFDs on commodities, indices and more. Questrade offers advanced mobile and web trading platforms with top research features including Morningstar and Trading Central.
Leverage
1:30	1:3.33
FTSE Spread
1.0	N/A
GBPUSD Spread
1.7	2
Oil Spread
0.8	0.05
Stocks Spread
0.1	1 cent per share
Forex Trading
BDSwiss offers online trading on 50+ currency pairs with ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips on RAW accounts. Leverage is variable with a maximum of 1:400 on major pairs. Micro 0.01 lots are also available.	Access over 110 FX pairs with spreads from 0.8 pips and no inactivity fees. Seasoned traders can also unlock advanced market data packages with fee rebates and competitive pricing.
Forex App
The BDSwiss Online Forex Trading app, makes 250+ markets available for online trading on a fast, modern and user friendly platform. More features could be added, and the overall rating by users is a concern, though the service is responsive and reliable.
GBPUSD Spread
1.7	2
EURUSD Spread
1.2	1.9
EURGBP Spread
1.3	2.1
Assets
50+	110+
Cryptocurrency
BD Swiss traders can access CFDs on 22 different cryptocurrencies paired with USD, while BTC and ETH can also be traded in pairs with GBP and EUR. Crypto fees are competitive with no hidden charges.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
BTC from 1%
Coins
BTC ETH DASH EOS BCH ZCASH MON IOTA XRM NEO OMG ZEC XMR
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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