Broker comparison

Baader Bank vs.
Maxblue

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

Baader Bank has been in the market since 1983, making it the more experienced provider. Execution speed: Baader Bank ~10 ms (gettex Market Maker, Baader-owned), Maxblue ~50 ms (Xetra/Tradegate, via Deutsche Bank).

Traditional investment bank and market maker

Deutsche Bank's online brokerage

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsBaader Trading, gettexmaxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App
Product typesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, DerivativesStocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives
Options tradingNo, primarily market making and B2BNo, no options trading
Fee modelIndividual conditions, market making for neobrokers0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)
Minimum deposit0 €0 €
RegulationBaFinBaFin
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Platforms

Baader Bank

Baader Trading, gettex

Maxblue

maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App

Product types

Baader Bank

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives

Maxblue

Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives

Options trading

Baader Bank

No, primarily market making and B2B

Maxblue

No, no options trading

Fee model

Baader Bank

Individual conditions, market making for neobrokers

Maxblue

0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)

Minimum deposit

Baader Bank

0 €

Maxblue

0 €

Regulation

Baader Bank

BaFin

Maxblue

BaFin

More information

Baader Bank

Details

Maxblue

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

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Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

Individual conditions, market making for neobrokers

Published fee
Individual conditions, market making for neobrokers
Minimum deposit
0 €
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0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)

Published fee
0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90)
Minimum deposit
0 €
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

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Provider information

Product range

StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives
StocksETFsFundsBondsDerivatives

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

Baader Trading · gettex

Baader Bank offers the Baader Trading platform and operates the gettex trading venue. The Baader Trading platform is geared toward institutional clients and professional market participants, offering real-time prices, order routing, and settlement functions. The gettex trading venue is a fully electronic trading system with tight spreads and fee-free trading for connected broker partners. For retail investors, indirect access through neobrokers such as Scalable Capital or Smartbroker+ is the most common route.

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maxblue Web · Deutsche Bank App

Maxblue provides the maxblue Web platform and the Deutsche Bank App. The web platform offers access to over 60 exchanges with detailed order masks, chart functions, and professional research reports from Deutsche Bank. The Deutsche Bank App enables mobile trading and combines banking with brokerage functions. Order types such as limit, stop, and market are available. The platforms are functional but appear less modern in design than the offerings of pure online brokers.

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Regulation & security

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Traditional investment bank and market maker

  • Long-standing experience since 1983
  • BaFin-regulated bank
  • Operates gettex trading venue
  • Primarily B2B, limited retail service
  • No modern retail interface

Deutsche Bank's online brokerage

  • Deutsche Bank security
  • Free custody
  • Access to over 60 exchanges
  • Higher order fees
  • No options trading

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Baader Bank and Maxblue?
Baader Bank: Individual conditions, market making for neobrokers. Maxblue: 0.25% of order volume (min. €8.90, max. €58.90). Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Baader Bank or Maxblue?
Baader Bank offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives. Maxblue offers Stocks, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Derivatives.
How are Baader Bank and Maxblue regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for Baader Bank and BaFin for Maxblue. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Baader Bank or Maxblue better for beginners?
Baader Bank lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers Baader Trading, gettex. Maxblue lists 0 € and offers maxblue Web, Deutsche Bank App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Baader Bank vs Maxblue: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Baader Bank (3.9/5, 380 reviews) and Maxblue (3.9/5, 480 reviews) depends on your needs. Baader Bank: Traditional investment bank and market maker. Maxblue: Deutsche Bank's online brokerage.

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