Swissquote vs WH SelfInvest: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeSwissquoteWH SelfInvest
Licence Score92Very strong48Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 2 Tier 2
Licences on record71
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 FINMA Switzerland Licensed—
1 SFC Hong Kong Licensed—
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates Licensed—
2 MFSA Malta Licensed—
2 CSSF Luxembourg LicensedLicensed
Founded19961998
HeadquartersSwitzerlandLuxembourg
TypeTrading bankMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedSIX:SQNNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, ProprietaryNanoTrader, MT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$1,000—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Swissquote or WH SelfInvest better regulated?

Swissquote has the higher Licence Score (92 vs 48), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Swissquote and WH SelfInvest?

Both are matched to licences from CSSF.

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