Saxo Bank
Licensed Danish bank — the institutional-grade choice for serious retail and professional traders.
Quick facts
Overview
Saxo Bank is a regulated Danish bank offering a multi-asset trading platform with one of the deepest catalogues in the industry — over 70,000 instruments. Its institutional-grade SaxoTraderPRO desktop platform is widely respected. Regulated as a bank by Denmark's FSA with passporting across the EU, plus tier-1 licenses in the UK (FCA), Singapore (MAS), Switzerland (FINMA), and elsewhere.
Score breakdown
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Pros & Cons
What we like
- Licensed bank — strongest possible counterparty status
- 70,000+ instruments including bonds and options
- SaxoTraderPRO is a top-tier professional desktop platform
- OpenAPI for algorithmic trading
- Tier-1 regulation across 8+ jurisdictions
- Tiered pricing rewards higher activity
Trade-offs
- Higher minimums for premium tiers ($200k VIP)
- Account funding required for full platform access
- Currency conversion fees on cross-currency trades
- Pricing tiers can be complex to navigate
- Mobile experience less polished than desktop
Who it fits
Serious retail traders, active multi-asset investors, and professional accounts seeking bank-grade regulation, advanced platforms, and a 'have everything' instrument catalogue.
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