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Choosing between E*TRADE and BDSwiss depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. E*TRADE is headquartered in Arlington, USA, while BDSwiss operates from Limassol, Cyprus. E*TRADE has the longer track record, established in 1982, compared to BDSwiss which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
E*TRADE
BDSwiss
E*TRADE is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, E*TRADE offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
E*TRADE
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
E*TRADE
0 vs 1.5 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
E*TRADE
$0 vs $10
E*TRADE
WinnerBDSwiss
E*TRADE
Lower feesBDSwiss
E*TRADE holds licences from SEC, CFTC. BDSwiss is regulated by FSA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices, Commodities markets. BDSwiss adds Forex, Cfd.
On spreads, E*TRADE is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.5 pips at BDSwiss.
E*TRADE supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
E*TRADE requires no minimum deposit, while BDSwiss sets a minimum deposit of $10. This makes E*TRADE accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores E*TRADE at 3.60/5 and BDSwiss at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. E*TRADE leads overall with a clear advantage.
E*TRADE scores higher overall on our independent rating system. E*TRADE holds a 3.6/5 rating vs BDSwiss's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
E*TRADE offers spreads from 0 pips, while BDSwiss starts at 1.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
E*TRADE requires a minimum deposit of $0. BDSwiss requires $10.
E*TRADE is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while BDSwiss holds licences from FSA, CySEC.
E*TRADE supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. BDSwiss supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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