Comparison E*TRADE vs Saxo Bank

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares E*TRADE vs Saxo Bank. Is E*TRADE or Saxo Bank a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of E*TRADE on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $6.95, and Saxo Bank has a commission fee of from 0.1% commission. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of E*TRADE is $6.95 + $0.75 per contract, and that one of Saxo Bank is from £2.50 per lot. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where E*TRADE and Saxo Bank have commission fees of $1.50 per contract and from 0.1% commission, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are E*TRADE provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor, and Saxo Bank provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor. As for platforms, E*TRADE offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Saxo Bank offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. E*TRADE was established in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by FINRA. And Saxo Bank was established in 1992 in Denmark, and it is regulated by FCA, FSA, DFSA, ASIC, FSC. Withdrawal of funds from E*TRADE can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0. And Saxo Bank provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of 0. The time for withdrawal in E*TRADE is 3 days, and that one in Saxo Bank is 1-2 business days.

As a result, the rating of E*TRADE is 4.3 stars versus that of Saxo Bank of 4.1 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
E*TRADE
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Saxo Bank
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
E*TRADE
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
$19.99
Options
$6.95 + $0.75 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.99
Bonds
$1
Forex Spreads
N/A
CFDs
N/A
Futures
$2.50 per side, per contract
Metals
$1.50 per contract
Cryptocurrency
$1.50 per side, per contract
Saxo Bank
Stock
From 0.1% commission
ETFs
From 0.1% commission
Options
From £2.50 per lot
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
From 0.05% commission
Forex Spreads
From 0.4 pips
CFDs
From £0.85
Futures
From £3 per lot
Metals
From 0.1% commission
Cryptocurrency
0.1%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
E*TRADE
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Saxo Bank
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
E*TRADE
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Saxo Bank
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
E*TRADE
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Saxo Bank
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
E*TRADE
Android App
iOS App
Saxo Bank
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
E*TRADE
Minimum deposit
$100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Saxo Bank
Minimum deposit
£500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
E*TRADE
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Saxo Bank
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1-2 business days
Withdrawal Fee
0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
E*TRADE
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1982
Regulated By
FINRA
Saxo Bank
Сountry of Origin
Denmark
Year Founded
1992
Regulated By
FCA, FSA, DFSA, ASIC, FSC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
E*TRADE
Phone
800-387-2331
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
Saxo Bank
Phone
+44 207 151 2100
Email
LondonReception@saxobank.com
Live Chat
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