Comparison IQ Option vs Swissquote

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare IQ Option vs Swissquote. Which of them: IQ Option or Swissquote a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. IQ Option has a commission fee of from 0.16%, and Swissquote has a commission fee of from £15. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of IQ Option is from 0.035%, and that one of Swissquote is £1 per contract (Minimum £5). Now, let’s compare commission fees in Forex, the commission fee of IQ Option is from 0.03%, and the commission fee of Swissquote is average spread of 1.3 pips. When analyzing commission fees in CFD: IQ Option provides from 0.16%, and Swissquote provides from 0.06%. And for summarizing a complete picture, we should see trading in the metal market, where these brikers provide the following commissions: from 0.093% and £1 per contract (Minimum £5) for IQ Option and Swissquote, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading are provided to customers by IQ Option and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor are provided by Swissquote. Concerning the platforms, IQ Option uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Swissquote uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, MT4, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. IQ Option was founded in 2013 in Seychelles, and it is regulated by Not Regulated. And Swissquote was founded in Switzerland in 1996, and it is regulated by FCA, FINMA, DFSA, MAS, SFC. We can withdraw funds from IQ Option with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is free. And Swissquote provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is depends on account type. The withdrawal time for IQ Option is within 1 business day, and that one for Swissquote is 1-2 working days.

Overall, IQ Option boasts 3.9 stars versus Swissquote 4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
IQ Option
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Swissquote
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
IQ Option
Stock
From 0.16%
ETFs
From 0.018%
Options
From 0.035%
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 0.03%
CFDs
From 0.16%
Futures
N/A
Metals
From 0.093%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.064%
Swissquote
Stock
From £15
ETFs
From £15
Options
£1 per contract (Minimum £5)
Mutual Funds
From £9
Bonds
0.3% (Minimum of £50)
Forex Spreads
Average spread of 1.3 pips
CFDs
From 0.06%
Futures
£1 per contract (Minimum £5)
Metals
£1 per contract (Minimum £5)
Cryptocurrency
Starting at 1%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
IQ Option
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Swissquote
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
IQ Option
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
Swissquote
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
IQ Option
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Swissquote
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
IQ Option
Android App
iOS App
Swissquote
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
IQ Option
Minimum deposit
$10
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
Swissquote
Minimum deposit
£0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
IQ Option
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
Free
Swissquote
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1-2 working days
Withdrawal Fee
Depends on account type

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
IQ Option
Сountry of Origin
Seychelles
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
Not Regulated
Swissquote
Сountry of Origin
1996
Year Founded
Switzerland
Regulated By
FCA, FINMA, DFSA, MAS, SFC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
IQ Option
Phone
+44 20 8068 0760
Email
support@iqoption.com
Live Chat
Yes
Swissquote
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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