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Interactive Brokers vs Saxo Bank
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| Metric |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Official website | Visit site | Visit site |
| Headquarters |  Greenwich, USA |  Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 1978 | 1992 |
| Min deposit | No minimum | No minimum |
| Max leverage | 1:50 (retail FX) | 1:30 (EU) |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.60 pips | 0.60 pips |
| Share commission | $0.005/share (Pro), $0 (Lite) | From $1 (US stocks) |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
| Withdrawal fee | 1 free withdrawal/month | Free |
| Regulation (verified) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Investor protection | SIPC up to $500k / FSCS £85k | Danish Guarantee Fund €100k |
| Platforms | Trader WorkstationIBKR MobileClient PortalAPI/FIX | SaxoTraderGOSaxoTraderPROSaxo appAPI |
| Instruments | StocksETFsOptionsFuturesForexBondsFundsMetals | StocksETFsOptionsFuturesForexBondsFundsMutual funds |
| Account types | IBKR LiteIBKR ProMarginCash | ClassicPlatinumVIP |
| Deposit methods | Bank transferACHWireCheque | Bank transferCards |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| Islamic / swap-free | No | No |
| Copy trading | No | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Negative balance protection | Yes | Yes |
| Segregated client accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Open account | Visit | Visit |
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