Avanza

4.4(2200)

FI (Sweden)

FinecoBank

4.3(1600)

CONSOB/FCA

Avanza vs FinecoBank

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

Avanza has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to FinecoBank (4.3/5). FinecoBank offers 8 instrument types, while Avanza offers 7.

Comparison Table

Criteria	Avanza	FinecoBank
Rating	4.4/5 (2200 reviews)✓	4.3/5 (1600 reviews)
Regulation	FI (Sweden)	CONSOB/FCA
Fees	0 SEK commission on Swedish stocks, international from $1 per trade	Stocks from €2.95 (EU), US stocks from $3.95, no custody fees
Min. Deposit	0 SEK	0 €
Instruments	Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Options, Warrants, Certificates	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Options, Futures, CFDs, Forex
Platforms	Avanza Web, Avanza App	FinecoBank Web, FinecoBank App, PowerDesk
Options Trading	Yes, Swedish options	Yes, options on European markets
Founded	1999	1999
Headquarters	Stockholm	Mailand

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

Avanza: 0 SEK commission on Swedish stocks, international from $1 per trade. Minimum deposit: 0 SEK.

FinecoBank: Stocks from €2.95 (EU), US stocks from $3.95, no custody fees. Minimum deposit: 0 €.

Product Range

Avanza (7 categories)

StocksETFsFundsBondsOptionsWarrantsCertificates

FinecoBank (8 categories)

StocksETFsBondsFundsOptionsFuturesCFDsForex

Trading Platforms

Avanza

Avanza Web
Avanza App

FinecoBank

FinecoBank Web
FinecoBank App
PowerDesk

Regulation & Security

Avanza is regulated by FI (Sweden) (HQ: Stockholm).

FinecoBank is regulated by CONSOB/FCA (HQ: Mailand).

Who Is It For?

Avanza

Sweden's most popular online broker with commission-free trading

✓ Commission-free trading of Swedish stocks

✓ Sweden's most used investment platform

✓ Excellent mobile app

✗ Only available for customers in Sweden

✗ Platform exclusively in Swedish

FinecoBank

Italian multi-asset bank with low fees and broad offering

✓ No custody fees and low order costs

✓ Broad product range from stocks to derivatives

✓ Professional PowerDesk trading platform

✗ Account opening can be time-consuming

✗ Customer service partly in Italian

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avanza or FinecoBank cheaper?

Avanza charges 0 SEK commission on Swedish stocks, international from $1 per trade. FinecoBank charges Stocks from €2.95 (EU), US stocks from $3.95, no custody fees. The minimum deposit is 0 SEK at Avanza and 0 € at FinecoBank.

Which broker offers more products: Avanza or FinecoBank?

Avanza offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Options, Warrants, Certificates. FinecoBank offers Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, Options, Futures, CFDs, Forex.

Which broker is better regulated?

Avanza is regulated by FI (Sweden). FinecoBank is regulated by CONSOB/FCA.

Is Avanza or FinecoBank better for beginners?

Avanza has a minimum deposit of 0 SEK and offers Avanza Web, Avanza App as platforms. FinecoBank has a minimum deposit of 0 € and offers FinecoBank Web, FinecoBank App, PowerDesk. Avanza has the lower entry barrier.

Avanza vs FinecoBank: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between Avanza (4.4/5, 2200 reviews) and FinecoBank (4.3/5, 1600 reviews) depends on your needs. Avanza: Sweden's most popular online broker with commission-free trading. FinecoBank: Italian multi-asset bank with low fees and broad offering.

Avanza

Sweden's most popular online broker with commission-free trading

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From 0 SEK min. deposit

FinecoBank

Italian multi-asset bank with low fees and broad offering

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From 0 € min. deposit

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