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Brokers by Country · DE

Stock Brokers in Germany, 2026

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Germany's retail trading environment is shaped by ESMA rules and BaFin oversight. Broker choice for German residents typically comes down to EU-regulated entities (CySEC or MFSA) routed from the parent group, with SEPA as the default funding rail.

3 / 4 brokers accept Germany

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01Deriv

    Local licenseBVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  2. 02XM Group

    Local licenseASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  3. 03RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

Country context

Regulator
BaFin · Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAGiropaySofortKlarna
Tax

Capital gains and forex trading profits are taxed at a flat 25% plus solidarity surcharge (Kapitalertragsteuer). Losses can offset gains only within the same category.

Retail trading rules

Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 for major pairs and 1:20 for minors under ESMA rules. Negative balance protection is mandatory.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Germany?+

3 of 4 brokers in our ranking accept Germany: Deriv, XM Group, RoboForex.

Who regulates brokers for Germany?+

Primary regulator: BaFin — Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Giropay, Sofort, Klarna.

What are the tax rules for trading in Germany?+

Capital gains and forex trading profits are taxed at a flat 25% plus solidarity surcharge (Kapitalertragsteuer). Losses can offset gains only within the same category.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.