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Best Stock Brokers in Costa Rica 2026

Top stock brokers accepting traders from Costa Rica. Compare commission, market access, account minimums, and platform tools.

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Updated 28 May 2026Rankings are editorially independent — never influenced by commercial partnerships

Based on our 2026 quantitative rating of 42 brokers, Moomoo (3.69/5), E*TRADE, and Fidelity rank as the top choices. Moomoo leads with regulation from SEC, ASIC and 0 pips min spread. Rankings are calculated algorithmically — no paid placements.

#1 Moomoo — 3.69/5 · Regulated: SEC, ASIC · Min deposit: $0
#2 E*TRADE — 3.60/5 · Regulated: SEC, CFTC
#3 Fidelity — 3.58/5 · Regulated: SEC, CFTC

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Moomoo

SECASICMAS

3.7/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:4

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Advanced charting with Level 2 data
Commission-free US stock trading

Fees

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E*TRADE

SECCFTC

3.6/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:4

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Zero commission stock and ETF trading
Strong educational resources

Fees

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Fidelity

SECCFTC

3.6/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:2

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

75+ years of trust — $11 trillion AUM
Excellent research and screeners

Fees

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Stake

ASICFCA

3.4/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Fractional US shares
Available in Australia, UK, Brazil and NZ

Fees

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Firstrade

SECCFTC

3.4/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:2

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Supports international clients
40+ years in the industry

Fees

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J.P. Morgan Self-Directed

SECFINRA

3.4/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

J.P. Morgan research access
Seamless Chase banking integration

Fees

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LHV

FCAFinantsinspektsioon

3.4/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Estonian Finantsinspektsioon and FCA regulated
Nasdaq Baltic, Helsinki, Stockholm access

Fees

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Avenue Securities

SECFINRACVM

3.4/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

SEC, FINRA and CVM regulated
Largest US stock platform for Brazilians ($1B+ AUM)

Fees

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Longbridge

MASSFC

3.4/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Modern mobile-first platform
Options trading with advanced tools

Fees

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#10

Sarwa

SECDFSA

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

$500

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

USD and AED accounts
Islamic portfolios available

Fees

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#11

KSecurities

SEC

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.15

K-Cyber Trade platform
SEC Thailand regulated

Fees

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#12

Stash

SECFINRA

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Fractional shares from $1
6M+ users

Fees

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#13

RHB Securities

MASSC Malaysia

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:2

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.1

One of Malaysia's largest banks
Bursa Malaysia full access

Fees

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#14

KTBST Securities

SEC

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.15

IPO subscription
Krungthai Bank backing — state-owned bank

Fees

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#15

DEGIRO

FCA

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

1.75

Strong European presence
Access to 50+ global stock exchanges

Fees

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#16

Motilal Oswal

SEBI

3.3/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Strong research and advisory
SEBI regulated since 1987

Fees

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#17

Betterment

SEC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Leading robo-advisor
No minimum deposit

Fees

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#18

Wealthfront

SECFINRA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

$500

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Automated diversified portfolios
SEC/FINRA regulated

Fees

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#19

Cash App Investing

SECFINRA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

SEC/FINRA regulated
Zero commission stocks, ETFs and Bitcoin

Fees

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#20

EasyEquities

FSCA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.25

1M+ South African users
EasyProperties for real estate

Fees

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#21

SBI Securities

FSA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:3

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

FSA regulated
Zero commission Japanese stocks

Fees

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#22

Moneybox

FCA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

1M+ UK users
FCA regulated

Fees

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#23

Bitpanda

CySEC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

1.49

SEPA instant transfers
Stocks, ETFs and crypto in one platform

Fees

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#24

M1 Finance

SEC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

$100

Max Leverage

1:2

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Fractional shares
Automated portfolio rebalancing (Pies)

Fees

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#25

Wealthsimple

SEC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Robo-advisor and managed portfolios
Commission-free stock and ETF trading

Fees

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#26

Vanguard UK

FCA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

$500

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Trusted Vanguard brand
FCA regulated

Fees

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#27

InvestEngine

FCA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Very low ongoing charges
Managed portfolios and DIY options

Fees

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#28

Bestinvest

FCA

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

FCA regulated since 1986
Free coaching from financial experts

Fees

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#29

Chipper Cash

FCABoG

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

US stock and ETF investing
5M+ users across Africa

Fees

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#30

Merrill Edge

SEC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:2

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Preferred Rewards program
Strong research from BofA analysts

Fees

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#31

HSBC InvestDirect

FCAMASSFC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

10.5

International account portability
Integrated with HSBC banking globally

Fees

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#32

FSMOne

MAS

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.08

MAS regulated
8,000+ unit trusts and ETFs

Fees

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#33

Sharesies

ASIC

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.5

NZX, ASX and US market access
No minimum deposit

Fees

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#34

Tinkoff Investments

CBR

3.2/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.05

Crypto trading available
Social and copy trading features

Fees

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#35

Vanguard

SEC

3.1/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Largest mutual fund company in the world
Pioneer of low-cost index investing

Fees

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#36

Fortuneo

AMFACPR

3.1/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

AMF and ACPR regulated
Integrated banking

Fees

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#37

Daman Securities

SCA

3.0/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.15

ADX and DFM access
FTSE ADX 15 and UAE blue-chip stocks

Fees

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#38

Freetrade

FCA

3.0/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Clean, simple mobile app
Commission-free stock trading

Fees

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#39

Rakuten Trade

2.9/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:5

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.1

US market via Rakuten Securities
Competitive fees

Fees

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#40

TradeZero

SCB

2.9/ 5

Min. Deposit

$500

Max Leverage

1:6

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Short selling specialist
Level 2 data included

Fees

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#41

Baraka

DFSA

2.8/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Modern mobile-first UX
Sharia-compliant portfolios

Fees

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#42

Lightyear

FCA

2.7/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Commission-free

Commission-free US and EU stocks
Simple, modern interface

Fees

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between stock CFDs and buying real shares?

Real share trading gives you ownership and dividend rights. Stock CFDs let you trade price movements with leverage but you don't own the underlying share. CFDs are better for short-term speculation; real shares suit long-term investing.

Are dividends paid on stock CFDs?

With CFDs, brokers typically apply a dividend adjustment to your account rather than paying the actual dividend. Long positions receive a credit; short positions receive a debit.

Which stock markets can I access through these brokers?

Most brokers in this ranking offer access to major exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, and Euronext. Check each broker's market page for the full list of supported exchanges.

Which is the top-rated broker in this list for 2026?

Based on our scoring algorithm, Moomoo currently ranks #1 with a score of 3.7/5. Scores are recalculated every 24 hours as broker data changes.

Our #1 pick for 2026

Moomoo

SEC ASIC3.7/5

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How do we rank brokers?

Our algorithm weights regulation (25%), fees (20%), platform (15%), markets (10%), trust (15%) and UX (15%). No paid placements — ever.

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Baraka

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