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Choosing between Equiti and Wealthsimple depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Equiti is headquartered in Amman, Jordan, while Wealthsimple operates from Toronto, Canada. Equiti has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Wealthsimple which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Equiti (3.2/5) and Wealthsimple (3.2/5) are closely matched. Wealthsimple has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Equiti
3.2 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Wealthsimple
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Equiti
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Wealthsimple
$500 vs $0
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Lower feesEquiti holds licences from FCA, FSRA. Wealthsimple is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Equiti additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Wealthsimple adds Crypto.
On spreads, Wealthsimple is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Equiti.
Equiti supports MT4, MT5. Wealthsimple offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Equiti requires a minimum deposit of $500, while Wealthsimple sets no minimum deposit. This makes Wealthsimple accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Equiti at 3.23/5 and Wealthsimple at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Equiti leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Equiti (3.2/5) and Wealthsimple (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Equiti offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Wealthsimple starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Equiti requires a minimum deposit of $500. Wealthsimple requires $0.
Equiti is regulated by FCA, FSRA, while Wealthsimple holds licences from SEC.
Equiti supports MT4, MT5. Wealthsimple supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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