Easily buy ETFs at incredibly low fees

ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are investment funds that trade on stock exchanges, just like individual shares. They are designed to track the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500, a sector or a basket of assets. By investing in ETFs, you're essentially buying shares of a fund that holds stocks, bonds or other assets within its portfolio. ETFs are known for their low cost and diversification, making them a popular choice for investors of all levels.

Starting your ETF investment journey on our platform is straightforward. Sign up for an account, which gives you access to ETFs listed on nearly 20 major exchanges worldwide. Use our online platform or mobile app to search for ETFs by name, ticker symbol or index, and place orders directly. You can also use our free tools and data to compare ETFs, analyse their performance and build your portfolio.

To open an account with us, you'll need to be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID and reside in a country where we operate. You'll also need a European bank account in your name for making deposits and withdrawals. After creating your account and making your initial deposit, you're ready to start trading ETFs.

We offer low fees to make investing in ETFs accessible to everyone. While trading fees vary depending on the ETF and the exchange, with our Core Selection of ETFs, you only pay a € 1 handling fee per trade. Currency or external product and spread costs may apply.

The Core Selection includes all the ETFs, ETCs and ETNs on Tradegate Exchange, meaning you can invest in over 1,000 products for a fee that’s easy on your wallet.

To browse ETFs in the Core Selection, log in to your account and go to Products > Trackers (ETFs). Use the ‘Commission type’ filter to select ‘Core Selection’ or choose ‘Tradegate AG’ under the stock markets filter.

For ETFs outside of the Core Selection, you pay a €2 commission + €1 handling fee per trade.

Additional costs may apply in certain cases, such as:

• Currency conversion fees for ETFs traded in foreign currencies.
• Connectivity fees for accessing specific international markets.
• External product and spread costs.

It’s possible for the Core Selection to change, so it’s important to review the latest list before investing. You can find the Core Selection list of ETFs here or check the detailed overview of our fees on our fees page.

Investing in ETFs can be beneficial, but it is not without risk. Although ETFs can provide diversification by tracking a basket of underlying assets, their value can fluctuate and you may lose your invested capital.

Some key risks to consider include:

• Market and timing risk: The value of an ETF follows the price movements of its underlying assets. Market developments and the moment you invest can have a substantial impact on your returns.
• Tracking risk: ETFs aim to follow an index or underlying assets, but they may not fully replicate performance due to changes in index composition or operational factors.
• Liquidity risk: Not all ETFs are traded frequently. Low trading volume or wide bid-ask spreads can make it harder to buy or sell an ETF at a desired price.
• Cost impact: ETFs include ongoing management costs, which are integrated into the price. Higher expense ratios can negatively affect long-term returns.
• Product-specific risk: Some ETFs, such as leveraged or inverse ETFs, are more complex, focus on short-term results and generally involve higher risk and costs.

Before investing, it’s important to understand how an ETF works, assess how much risk you are willing to take and only invest in products that match your knowledge, experience and financial situation.

Keeping your investments and money safeguarded is our top priority. Your assets are held with a separate custodian entity (SPV), separate from ours. This structure ensures that your investments remain protected in the event we face financial difficulties.