TD Ameritrade vs XTB: 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.

AttributeTD AmeritradeXTB
Licence Score—Not rated75Strong
Strongest licence ? None on record 1 Tier 1
Licences on record06
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus —Licensed
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
2 KNF Poland —Licensed
4 FSC (Belize) Belize —Licensed
Founded19752002
HeadquartersUnited StatesPoland
TypeMulti-asset brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoWSE:XTB
Platforms—Proprietary
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is TD Ameritrade or XTB better regulated?

XTB has the higher Licence Score (75 vs 0), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both TD Ameritrade and XTB?

They share no regulators in our database.

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