Options Brokers
iBroker Review – Regulated Spanish Broker with Multi-Asset Trading
Robert J. Williams
Reviewed by:
Sikirty Chatterjee
Founded by a Spanish futures broker, iBroker is a mobile trading platform developed by iBroker Global Markets, SV, SA in Madrid. It offers futures, forex and options trading on iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The app is positioned for active, professional traders: it displays real-time quotes, account balances and customizable charts all on one screen. iBroker stands out for its high-quality user interface and push notifications, allowing traders to set price alerts and monitor markets on the go.
- Intuitive mobile-first platform – fully featured trading app on iOS and Android.
- Advanced charting and analytics – fully customizable charts and technical indicators in the app.
- Real-time market data – live quotes, balance updates, and push price alerts.
- Full order functionality – Market/Limit/Stop orders, one-tap reverse/close-all position features.
- Broad market access – integrated via CQG/PatSystems to hundreds of futures and forex instruments.
- Free demo account – 14-day trial with $50,000 virtual funds for practice.
- Mobile-only platform – no dedicated desktop or MT4/MT5 client, so trading is limited to the app and synced broker platforms.
- Pricing opaque – spreads and commissions are set by partner brokers and not disclosed by iBroker, making it hard to compare costs directly.
- Asset scope limited – focuses on futures and forex via connected brokers; no direct stocks or crypto CFDs on the platform.
- No fixed spreads or Islamic accounts – these common options are not mentioned and depend on the broker you choose.
DEGIRO Broker Review: Services, Fees, and Platform Analysis
Robert J. Williams
Reviewed by:
Sikirty Chatterjee
Degiro is a European online broker founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It launched as a student-driven, low-cost stock trading platform and grew rapidly across Europe. By the late 2010s it became one of the region’s largest brokers, serving over 3 million clients in 15 countries and winning 100+ industry awards. In 2020 Degiro merged with German broker Flatex but remains its own brand. Today it is known for democratizing investing with technology: offering professional-grade market access at minimal cost and a strong emphasis on efficiency and transparency.
- Strong, multi-layered EU regulation ensures high standards for capital and client protection (no offshore regulation).
- Flat commissions on equities/ETFs (often as low as €1–€2 per trade plus small handling fees) and a commission-free ETF core selection set it apart from many brokers that charge high per-trade fees.
- Investors get 2M+ instruments across 45+ global exchanges (major US, EU, Asian markets), far broader range than many local brokers.
- Intuitive web and mobile apps with integrated research (live quotes, charts, news) make trading easy for beginners and pros alike.
- No accounts for US, Canadian, Australian or most non-European residents, which limits its suitability for global traders outside Europe.
- No forex, crypto, or CFD products – the focus is strictly on stocks, ETFs, bonds, funds, options and futures. Traders wanting FX or crypto will need a different broker.
