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Choosing between Saxo Bank and Aetos Capital depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Saxo Bank is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, while Aetos Capital operates from Sydney, Australia. Saxo Bank has the longer track record, established in 1992, compared to Aetos Capital which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Saxo Bank
Aetos Capital
| Saxo Bank | Aetos Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.0/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $2000 ✓ | $50 |
| Spread from | 0.4 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:200 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS, ASIC ✓ | ASIC, FCA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Saxo Bank is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Aetos Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Saxo Bank holds licences from FCA, MAS, ASIC. Aetos Capital is regulated by ASIC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Saxo Bank additionally covers Stocks. Aetos Capital adds Crypto.
On spreads, Aetos Capital is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.4 pips at Saxo Bank.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Aetos Capital offers MT4, MT5.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2,000, while Aetos Capital sets a minimum deposit of $50. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Saxo Bank at 4.00/5 and Aetos Capital at 3.43/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Saxo Bank leads overall with a clear advantage.
Saxo Bank
4.0/5
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Aetos Capital
3.4/5
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Saxo Bank scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Saxo Bank holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Aetos Capital's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Saxo Bank offers spreads from 0.4 pips, while Aetos Capital starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Saxo Bank requires a minimum deposit of $2000. Aetos Capital requires $50.
Saxo Bank is regulated by FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Aetos Capital holds licences from ASIC, FCA.
Saxo Bank supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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