BROKERS HUB
Brokers
Compare beginner-friendly, regulated brokers on fees, eligibility, account types, and basic investing features before you open an account.
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BROKERS HUB
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New to investing?
If you’re starting from zero, use these pages to avoid the usual beginner mistakes and pick a broker that won’t tax you with hidden FX/spread costs.
GUIDE
Best broker for beginners (Europe)
Quick decision page: which broker fits a simple long-term ETF plan.
Read guide →LEARN
Start investing in the US stock market
Plain-language basics: what to buy, how to think long-term, and what to ignore.
Read guide →LEARN
What is an ETF?
The core concept behind most long-term portfolios (and why it’s popular).
Read guide →BEST BROKERS
Pick the right broker (non-US investors)
Decision pages built around the real constraints: UCITS access, FX costs, recurring investing, and long-term usability.
Best broker for UCITS ETFs (Europe)
Best all-around choices for long-term UCITS ETF investing.
Read guide →Best broker for cheapest FX (Europe)
FX costs and conversion workflow that actually matters.
Read guide →Best broker for recurring investing
Set up recurring buys without bleeding on spreads + FX.
Read guide →Best broker for long-term ETF investing (non-US)
Durability + costs + access: the long-game broker shortlist.
Read guide →Best broker for US ETFs (non-US)
If you’re eligible for US ETFs, this is the decision framework.
Read guide →Best broker for S&P 500 ETF (Europe)
Broker + UCITS ETF access choices for a simple S&P 500 plan.
Read guide →Best broker for automated portfolios
If you want “set and forget” automation, this is the shortlist.
Read guide →START HERE FEES
Fees & FX: what actually moves your long-term results
Most broker “fees” aren’t commissions. The real drag is usually FX markup, spreads, and recurring platform charges. Use these pages before you pick a broker.
LEARN
EU broker fees glossary
Spreads, FX markup, custody, lending, inactivity, and “commission-free” reality.
Read glossary →BROKERS
Cheapest FX broker (Europe)
If you buy USD exposure, FX costs can beat ETF fees over time.
Read guide →LEARN
Why fees really matter
TER vs spreads vs FX: the small leaks that compound for decades.
Read guide →IBKR WORKFLOW
Interactive Brokers: funding → FX → buying UCITS ETFs
These pages are meant to be used together. This is the cleanest IBKR path for non-US investors buying UCITS ETFs.
GUIDE
How to fund IBKR from Europe
SEPA steps, fees, timing, and common deposit failures.
Read guide →GUIDE
IBKR currency conversion guide
FX workflow + buying power mistakes to avoid.
Read guide →GUIDE
Buy UCITS ETFs on IBKR (step-by-step)
Correct listing, avoid PRIIPs/KID errors, and place a limit order.
Read guide →BROKER REVIEW
Interactive Brokers review
Fees, FX, market access, and who IBKR is best for.
Read review →TRADING 212 WORKFLOW
Trading 212: pricing → recurring investing → comparisons
These pages are meant to be used together. This is the cleanest Trading 212 path for European investors focused on low-friction investing.
GUIDE
Trading 212 fees explained
Spreads, FX conversion, execution, and the real “commission-free” costs.
Read guide →BEST BROKER
Best broker for recurring investing (Europe)
If you invest monthly, this is the page that determines the best workflow.
Read guide →COMPARISON
Trading 212 vs Interactive Brokers
App simplicity vs pro FX/execution control (who wins for your use case).
Read comparison →BROKER REVIEW
Trading 212 review
Features, investing account basics, costs to watch (spread + FX), and who Trading 212 is best for.
Read review →DEGIRO WORKFLOW
DEGIRO: account type → UCITS workflow → comparisons
Use these pages together. This is the cleanest DEGIRO path for European investors buying UCITS ETFs and trying to avoid avoidable costs/mistakes.
GUIDE
DEGIRO account types: Basic vs Custody
What actually changes (lending, dividends/corporate actions, and the trade-offs that matter).
Read guide →BEST BROKER
Best broker for UCITS ETFs (Europe)
The decision framework: custody, costs, ETF access, recurring buys, and friction.
Read guide →COMPARISON
DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers
Simple UX vs pro control (FX, order tools, execution) — who wins for long-term ETF investing.
Read comparison →BROKER REVIEW
DEGIRO review
Fees that matter, ETF access, account setup basics, and who DEGIRO is best (and worst) for.
Read review →BROKER REVIEWS
All broker reviews
Core reviews for the brokers and apps covered on QuantRoutine.
Interactive Brokers
Access, pricing, FX, and long-term ETF workflow.
Read review →Trading 212
App-first broker: where it’s strong and where it leaks cost.
Read review →DEGIRO
Popular in Europe; strengths, limitations, and real costs.
Read review →Webull
Trading-focused platform; what to watch for as a long-term investor.
Read review →M1 Finance
Automation-first investing; best use cases and constraints.
Read review →Fidelity
Strong US broker; what it means for non-US investors.
Read review →Charles Schwab
US broker overview and where it fits vs alternatives.
Read review →COMPARISONS
Broker comparisons
Direct comparisons to choose faster: fees, FX, access, and usability.
Trading 212 vs Interactive Brokers
App simplicity vs pro tooling, FX, and long-term cost.
Compare →DEGIRO vs Interactive Brokers
Where each wins for ETFs, FX workflow, and flexibility.
Compare →DEGIRO vs Trading 212
Costs, product access, and which fits long-term ETF investing.
Compare →Webull vs Interactive Brokers
Trading platform vs broad access + pro execution.
Compare →M1 Finance vs Interactive Brokers
Automation vs flexibility: which matches your workflow.
Compare →M1 Finance vs Webull
Long-term automation vs trading-first experience.
Compare →Fidelity vs Interactive Brokers
US broker strength vs global access + FX workflow.
Compare →Fidelity vs Schwab
Two major US brokers, compared for long-term investors.
Compare →NEED A PLAN FIRST?
Build your strategy in the Learn hub
If you’re not sure what you want to buy yet (ETFs, allocation, rebalancing), build a simple plan in Learn, then come back here to choose a broker that can implement it.
Open Learn hub →WANT TO SEE THE DATA?
Run the Studies before you commit
Use Studies to see how fees, cash drag, risk, and rebalancing behave in simple portfolios. Then pick a broker that matches the risk and involvement you actually want.
Open Studies hub →Brokers hub FAQ
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Next step: open an account the right way
If you’re new, run the checklist, then follow the account-opening walkthrough before you fund anything.
QuantRoutine provides educational content only. Nothing on this page is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to open an account with any specific broker. Investments can lose value, and past performance does not guarantee future results. You are responsible for your own investment, tax, and legal decisions. Always review each broker’s current terms, fees, and eligibility on their official website before opening or funding an account.