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Best Brokers in Europe

Europe has one of the most competitive broker markets in the world, with strong investor protections under MiFID II and ESMA regulations and broad availability under EU passporting rules.

Who this is best for

European investors who want regulated access to stocks, ETFs and global markets while keeping costs low and staying within EU product and investor-protection rules.

  • XTB is highlighted as a strong all-round option for European investors
  • DEGIRO stands out for low-cost ETF investing
  • Trade Republic is strong for automated savings plans
  • Interactive Brokers is noted for broad global market access
  • Trading 212 is highlighted for beginners
  • eToro is mentioned for copy trading
MiFID II ESMA UCITS ETFs

Key points

The Europe text says investors should look for low fees, UCITS ETF availability, EUR-denominated accounts and strong regulation. It also notes that EU investor compensation schemes generally cover up to €20,000 per investor, while some UK FCA-regulated brokers offer up to £85,000.

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