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Interactive Brokers
4.9/5
2026 AWARD WINNER
883,852 people chose this broker
  • Fee level:Low 4.3
  • Inactivity fee:No
  • Investor protection:Yes
  • Mobile platform:Yes 4.3
VISIT BROKER

76% of retail CFD accounts lose money

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XTB
4.8/5
2026 AWARD WINNER
403,061 people chose this broker
  • Fee level:Low 4.6
  • Inactivity fee:Yes
  • Investor protection:Yes
  • Mobile platform:Yes 4.5
VISIT BROKER

74% of retail CFD accounts lose money

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eToro
4.8/5
2026 AWARD WINNER
131,519 people chose this broker
  • Fee level:Low 4.1
  • Inactivity fee:Yes
  • Investor protection:Yes
  • Mobile platform:Yes 4.9
VISIT BROKER

52% of retail CFD accounts lose money

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Plus500
4.7/5
2026 AWARD WINNER
278,440 people chose this broker
  • Fee level:Low 4.2
  • Inactivity fee:No
  • Investor protection:Yes
  • Mobile platform:Yes 4.6
VISIT BROKER

82% of retail CFD accounts lose money

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IG Markets
4.7/5
2026 AWARD WINNER
514,902 people chose this broker
  • Fee level:Avg 4.0
  • Inactivity fee:Yes
  • Investor protection:Yes
  • Mobile platform:Yes 4.4
VISIT BROKER

70% of retail CFD accounts lose money

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Saxo Bank
4.6/5
2026 AWARD WINNER
162,310 people chose this broker
  • Fee level:Avg 3.9
  • Inactivity fee:Yes
  • Investor protection:Yes
  • Mobile platform:Yes 4.5
VISIT BROKER

65% of retail investor accounts lose money

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