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Choosing between LHV and Sarwa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. LHV is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while Sarwa operates from Dubai, UAE. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
LHV
Sarwa
| LHV | Sarwa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $500 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:5 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | Finantsinspektsioon, FCA | DFSA, SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
LHV (3.4/5) and Sarwa (3.3/5) are closely matched. LHV has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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LHV
Sarwa
LHV holds licences from FCA, Finantsinspektsioon. Sarwa is regulated by SEC, DFSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf, Crypto markets. LHV additionally covers Indices.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Sarwa offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
LHV requires no minimum deposit, while Sarwa sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores LHV at 3.36/5 and Sarwa at 3.34/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. LHV leads overall with a marginal advantage.
LHV
3.4/5
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Sarwa
3.3/5
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LHV (3.4/5) and Sarwa (3.3/5) 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.
LHV offers spreads from 0 pips, while Sarwa starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
LHV requires a minimum deposit of $0. Sarwa requires $500.
LHV is regulated by Finantsinspektsioon, FCA, while Sarwa holds licences from DFSA, SEC.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Sarwa 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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