Core Spreads vs DEGIRO

Core Spreads vs DEGIRO Comparison Table 2023
Core Spreads Review 2023 DEGIRO Review 2023
3.9
2.8
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Core Spreads is an FCA-licensed broker offering CFD and spread betting opportunities on a proprietary platform or MetaTrader 4. Traders can access more than 1000 instruments, including company shares, commodities, indices and forex. Spread bets have fixed spreads that start from 0.4 with no commission, while CFDs start from 1 pip plus a $1.50 charge per lot.

DEGIRO is a Netherlands-headquartered broker with millions of users and authorization from leading regulators, including the BaFin and FCA. Clients can access global exchanges anytime, anywhere, and on any device. DEGIRO offers stock trading with exceptionally low fees and a huge range of markets. DEGIRO are not CFD brokers and do not offer CFDs.

Investing involves risk of loss
Comment by Reviewer
"Core Spreads, now Trade Nation, will suit UK traders seeking a secure and reliable spread betting environment with good all-round service." "Degiro is perfect for low-cost stock trading on US, UK and European markets with a straightforward platform and app. Casual investors will appreciate that there are no inactivity fees while long-term traders will rate the wide selection of ETFs."
Pros
  • Reliable, FCA-regulated broker with FSCS protection and good customer service
  • Strong range of assets with 1000+ stocks and shares and 40 forex pairs
  • MT4 support plus proprietary platform for spread betting
  • Good spreads available on spread betting
  • Demo account on both platforms
  • Free deposits and withdrawals
  • No inactivity fee
  • Low minimum deposit
  • Multiple account currencies
  • Commission-free stock trading
  • Access 50 exchanges in 30 countries
  • Beginner-friendly platform and app
  • Regulated by BaFin and FCA
  • No inactivity fee
  • 90+ global awards
  • 2+ million users
Cons
  • CFD spreads and charges are more expensive than some competitors
  • Narrow range of CFDs
  • No MetaTrader 5 platform
  • No copy trading
  • No demo account
  • No MT4 integration
  • No CFD trading
  • Few payment methods
Awards
  • Best Value Forex Broker 2017 - UK Forex Awards
  • Best Online Broker - Qualebroker 2022 (Italy)
  • Best Broker For ETFs And Investment Funds - Qualebroker 2022 (Italy)
  • Best Discount Broker - Broker Chooser 2022 (UK)
  • Best Broker For Stock Trading - Broker Chooser 2022 (UK)
Instruments
Spread betting, forex, commodities, indices, equities Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Futures, Options, Warrants
Demo Account
Yes No
Minimum Deposit
$0 $0
Trading Platforms
  • MT4
  • Own
Payment Methods
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots Variable
Regulator
FCA BaFin, FCA
Margin Trading
No Yes
Margin Rate
4%
STP Account
No No
ECN Account
No No
DMA Account
No Yes
MAM Account
No 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 Yes
Market Maker
No No
P2P Trading
No No
Spot Trading
No No
Mobile Apps
Yes (iOS & Android) iOS, Android & Windows
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No No
Social Trading
No No
VPS Hosting
No No
Tournaments
No No
Demo Competitions
No No
Ethical Investing
No Yes
Custodial Account
No Yes
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
No No
Account Currencies
  • USD
  • EUR
  • GBP
  • SEK
  • NOK
  • DKK
  • CHF
  • PLN
  • CZK
Stock Exchanges
Commodities
CFD Trading
Core Spreads offers CFD trading on 40 forex pairs plus 13 commodities, including metals and energies, and 13 global stock indices including the UK100 and US30. CFDs are traded through the MT4 platform with leverage up to 1:30 in line with UK regulations. CFD trading not offered
Leverage
1:30
FTSE Spread
1.0 N/A
GBPUSD Spread
0.6 N/A
Oil Spread
3.5 N/A
Stocks Spread
Variable N/A (Flat fee applies)
Forex Trading
Core Spreads offers trading on 34 forex pairs through spread betting and 40 currencies through CFDs, with both vehicles covering major and minor pairs. Spread betting spreads start from 0.6 for EUR/GBP; CFD spreads are variable and start from 1.2 pips on EUR/GBP. Forex trading not offered
GBPUSD Spread
1.2 N/A
EURUSD Spread
0.6 N/A
EURGBP Spread
1.2 N/A
Assets
40 0
Investing involves risk of loss
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