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Cornèrtrader vs Swissquote vs Saxo

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FirmCornèrtraderSwissquoteSaxo
Protection Score 60 90 82
Licence statusSwiss licenceEU/EEA licenceEU/EEA licence
European licencesFINMA FINMA FCA CSSF MFSA Finanstilsynet (DK) FCA FINMA
Other licencesDFSA (Dubai) SFC ASIC MAS SFC FSA Japan
Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity
FINMA: Securities are separated from the bank's own assets; cash is covered by deposit protection
FINMA: Securities are separated from the bank's own assets; cash is covered by deposit protection
FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments
CSSF: Up to €20,000 per investor
MFSA: 90% of the net liability, up to €20,000 per investor
Finanstilsynet (DK): At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim).
FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments
FINMA: Securities are separated from the bank's own assets; cash is covered by deposit protection
Negative balance protection (retail)Not guaranteedYes, by law via EU/UK entityYes, by law via EU/UK entity
Headquarters Switzerland Switzerland Denmark
Founded—19961992
TypeMulti-asset brokersMulti-asset brokersMulti-asset brokers
Listed / bankBanking licenceListed group, Banking licenceBanking licence
PlatformsOwn platformOwn platform, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5Own platform, TradingView
ProductsStocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, FuturesForex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Crypto, Options, Futures, FundsForex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Funds
Features——Professional accounts, Direct market access
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