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Axi vs Swissquote

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and Swissquote.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

SwissquoteTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
FCA
MAS
SFC

Swiss bank-grade broker offering forex and CFDs alongside traditional banking. FINMA-regulated and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange — a premium choice for security-focused traders willing to accept higher entry costs.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Swissquote has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiSwissquote
Trust score8.58.9
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZFINMA, FCA, MAS, SFC, DFSA
HeadquartersGland, Switzerland
Founded1996
Min deposit$0.00$1,000
Max leverage1:5001:100
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips1.30 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option

Swissquote is best for

Swing traders
High-volume traders