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CapTrader

4.3(580 reviews)

German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers with top conditions

BaFin RegulatedSince 2011
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Trust Score
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2.000 €
Min. Deposit
7
Instruments
BaFin
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

Stocks

Stocks trading available

Options

Options trading available

Futures

Futures trading available

Forex

Forex trading available

ETFs

ETFs trading available

Bonds

Bonds trading available

CFDs

CFDs trading available

TWS

Trading Platform

CapTrader App

Trading Platform

IBKR Mobile

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Access to over 150 exchanges worldwide
  • Comprehensive options trading
  • German support with IB technology
  • Low commissions

Disadvantages

  • Minimum deposit €2,000
  • TWS platform complex for beginners
  • Inactivity fee possible

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About CapTrader

CapTrader was founded in 2011 in Dusseldorf and is a German introducing broker for Interactive Brokers (IB). As a BaFin-regulated company, CapTrader offers access to the powerful IB technology with German customer service. The product range is exceptionally broad: stocks, options, futures, forex, ETFs, bonds, and CFDs can be traded at over 150 exchanges worldwide. Commissions start from 2 euros per stock order and from 2 USD per US option. CapTrader is primarily aimed at experienced and active traders who want to engage in comprehensive options trading. The Trader Workstation (TWS) offers professional charting tools, option chains, strategy builders, and algorithmic trading capabilities. The minimum deposit is 2,000 euros, and the TWS platform requires some familiarization time. CapTrader is therefore less suitable for beginners but is one of the best options in Germany for professional traders.

CapTrader FAQ

What is the minimum deposit at CapTrader?
The minimum deposit at CapTrader is 2,000 euros. This amount is necessary to open a full trading account.
What options trading capabilities does CapTrader offer?
CapTrader offers comprehensive options trading at over 150 exchanges worldwide, including US options and Eurex options. Commission starts from 2 USD per US option. The TWS platform provides option chains and strategy tools.
What platform does CapTrader use?
CapTrader offers the Trader Workstation (TWS) as its main platform, the CapTrader App for mobile trading, and the IBKR Mobile App. The TWS is one of the most powerful trading platforms on the market.
Is CapTrader suitable for beginners?
CapTrader is more suitable for advanced and professional traders. The TWS platform is complex, and the 2,000 euro minimum deposit presents a barrier to entry. For beginners, simpler neobroker platforms are more recommended.
What are the fees at CapTrader?
Fees start from 2 euros per stock order and from 2 USD per US option. The commission structure is volume-based and becomes more favorable for active traders. An inactivity fee may apply.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at CapTrader.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
Palantir logo
Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
MicroStrategy logo
Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
Coinbase logo
Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
Microsoft logo
Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade