Brokers

Below I present brokers I personally work with, some of which I have maintained live trading accounts with for years. The order is for clarity only and does not represent any legal recommendation.

Transparency notice: Some of the following are affiliate links. If you open an account through these links, I may receive a small commission – there are no additional costs for you.

Pepperstone

My main broker for daily trading in indices and commodities (CFDs on futures). Very fast execution, tight spreads, and reliable integration with TradingView and MetaTrader 5.

• Ultra-fast order execution
• Tight spreads, especially on NAS100 & DAX40
• Seamless integration with TradingView & MT5
• German-language support
• Regulation: ASIC, FCA, (BaFin via passporting)

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Capital.com

I mainly use Capital.com for swing and position trades in stocks, indices and crypto. The platform is modern, intuitive, and offers transparent pricing with excellent chart integration into TradingView.

• No commissions on CFDs
• Wide range of tradable markets
• Very user-friendly interface
• Regulation: CySEC, FCA, ASIC

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ActivTrades

An established broker (London & Luxembourg) that I value for its stability and security. Ideal if you prioritize strong regulation and deposit protection.

• Regulation: FCA & CSSF
• MT4 / MT5 / ActivTrader platforms
• German-language support
• Solid execution & reliability

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR)

I use IBKR for direct access to global futures, equities and options markets. Extremely low trading costs and a professional environment for multi-asset traders.

• Direct Market Access (DMA) to 150+ markets
• Very low trading costs
• Professional multi-asset environment
• Regulation: SEC, FINRA, FCA, BaFin

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