Munich-based broker and robo-adviser offering a flat-fee trading plan and one of the largest ETF savings-plan ranges in Germany.
- Headquarters
Germany- Founded
- 2014
- Type
- Share & ETF brokers
- Licences on record
- 1 (1 European)
- EU client entity
- Scalable Capital (BaFin)
- Platforms
- Own platform
- Products
- Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Funds
- Website
- scalable.capital
Strengths
- BaFin-supervised Munich firm with broker and robo-adviser in one
- Flat-fee plan for unlimited trades above a minimum order size
- Large range of savings plans and multiple German exchanges
Watch-outs
- The best prices require a subscription
- Product availability varies by country
Overview
Scalable Capital was founded in Munich in 2014, first as a robo-adviser, and later added a broker. It is supervised by BaFin and operates in several EU countries.
Products and pricing
Shares, ETFs, funds, derivatives and crypto, with savings plans and a choice between pay-per-trade and flat-fee subscription models. Its Wealth offering manages ETF portfolios for a fee.
Our view
A strong option for German-speaking and other EU investors who trade frequently or want both DIY and managed investing.
Licences on record
Brands often operate several companies. The one that onboards you depends on where you live, and that company's regulator decides your protection. Confirm the entity on the official register before you deposit.
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Type | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaFin Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) | Germany |
EU/EEA – passportable | Official register |
What protection would you get?
If you are a retail client of Scalable Capital's European entity, these safeguards apply by law. Which one applies to you depends on the entity you sign with.
- Investor compensation: 90% of the claim, up to €20,000 per investor (investment firms) – EdW – Entschädigungseinrichtung der Wertpapierhandelsunternehmen
- Leverage for retail clients: capped at 30:1 on major currency pairs, down to 2:1 on crypto. Details
- Negative balance protection: you cannot lose more than the money in your account.
- Margin close-out: positions are closed when equity falls to 50% of required margin.
- Complaints: Bankenombudsmann (private banks) or BaFin arbitration board
- Best forex brokers in Germany
Verify Scalable Capital yourself
- Find the exact company name in the footer of the website and in the client agreement you are asked to sign.
- Search that name on the register of the regulator listed for your country (links above). Make sure the register shows the same website domain.
- Check warning lists for look-alike names: IOSCO I-SCAN covers alerts from regulators worldwide.
- Never download remote-access software or move money because someone "from the broker" phoned you. How clone-firm scams work.
Protection Score breakdown
| Factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Holds at least one European licence (EU/EEA, UK or Swiss) | +40 |
| ESMA/FCA retail protections available (leverage caps, negative balance protection, compensation scheme) | +15 |
| Operating for 12 years | +7 |
| Total | 62/100 |
The score measures structural protection from licences and corporate facts, not costs, service or platform quality. A high score does not mean a firm is right for you. Methodology.
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About this data
Profile type: reviewed profile. Licence data is from our research and has not yet been re-checked against every register; confirm it on the official register before relying on it. Last updated 30 September 2026.
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