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Freedom24 vs Trading 212 vs Colmex Pro
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| Firm | Freedom24 | Trading 212 | Colmex Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Score | 63 | 70 | 62 |
| Licence status | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence | EU/EEA licence |
| European licences | CySEC | FCA FSC CySEC | CySEC |
| Other licences | |||
| Compensation via EU/UK/CH entity | CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor | FCA: Up to £85,000 per person per firm for investments FSC: At least €20,000 per investor (EU minimum under the Investor Compensation Schemes Directive 97/9/EC; schemes may cover 90% of the claim). CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor | CySEC: 90% of the covered claim, capped at €20,000 per investor |
| Negative balance protection (retail) | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity | Yes, by law via EU/UK entity |
| Headquarters |  Cyprus |  United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Founded | — | 2004 | 2009 |
| Type | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers | Share & ETF brokers |
| Listed / bank | Listed group | — | — |
| Platforms | Own platform | Own platform | Own platform |
| Products | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, CFDs | Stocks, CFDs |
| Features | — | Savings plans, Fractional shares | Direct market access |
| Full profile | Full profile | Full profile |
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