Investments
Brokers
Securities are best traded through brokers. More information about the pros and cons is written in the relevant section.
German Brokers
If the broker is registered in Germany, it will be easier to file a tax return. Also German brokers work according to the laws of Germany, which means a check in [BaFin] (https://www.bafin.de/EN/) and protection of users' rights according to German laws.
On the disadvantage side though, often the broker is only available in German, and the majority of securities available are those traded on German exchanges.
Scalable Capital
- English is available
- There is a nice mobile app
- Low commissions
- Trading on XETRA is available (extra charge)
Scalable Capital Affiliated Link
Trade Republic
- English is available
- There is a nice mobile app
- Low commissions
- No web service
- Trading Not available on major exchanges
Trade Republic Non-Affiliated Link
Other German Brokers
A more detailed comparison of German brokers
International Brokers
Degiro
- English is available (you need to select Ireland in the site settings)
- There is a mobile app
- Low commissions
- Access to a huge number of exchanges and instruments
Interactive Brokers
- English language available
- One of the largest brokers in the world