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Choosing between Swissquote and LHV depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Swissquote is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, while LHV operates from Tallinn, Estonia. Swissquote has the longer track record, established in 1996, compared to LHV which was founded in 1999. 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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| Swissquote | LHV | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 1.3 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:100 ✓ | 1:5 |
| Regulation | FCA, MAS | Finantsinspektsioon, FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker |
Swissquote is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, LHV offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesSwissquote holds licences from FCA, MAS. LHV is regulated by FCA, Finantsinspektsioon.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Crypto, Indices markets. Swissquote additionally covers Forex, Cfd. LHV adds Etf.
On spreads, LHV is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.3 pips at Swissquote.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. LHV offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while LHV sets no minimum deposit. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Swissquote at 3.80/5 and LHV at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Swissquote leads overall with a clear advantage.
Swissquote
3.8/5
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LHV
3.4/5
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Swissquote scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Swissquote holds a 3.8/5 rating vs LHV's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Swissquote offers spreads from 1.3 pips, while LHV starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1000. LHV requires $0.
Swissquote is regulated by FCA, MAS, while LHV holds licences from Finantsinspektsioon, FCA.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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