Broker comparison

Nextmarkets vs.
WH Selfinvest

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

WH Selfinvest has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Nextmarkets (3.8/5). The minimum deposit is lower at Nextmarkets with 0 €. Nextmarkets is BaFin-regulated, while WH Selfinvest is supervised by CSSF. WH Selfinvest has been in the market since 1998, making it the more experienced provider.

German neobroker with coach-guided trading and stock trading

Specialized futures and CFD broker with NanoTrader platform

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsNextmarkets App, Nextmarkets WebNanoTrader, MT4, MT5
Product typesStocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, CryptoCFDs, Forex, Futures, Indices, Commodities
Options tradingNoNo
Fee model€0 commission on stocks, CFDs from 0.5 pips spreadfrom 0.8 pips Forex, futures from €0.90 per contract
Minimum deposit0 €2.500 €
RegulationBaFinCSSF
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Platforms

Nextmarkets

Nextmarkets App, Nextmarkets Web

WH Selfinvest

NanoTrader, MT4, MT5

Product types

Nextmarkets

Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Crypto

WH Selfinvest

CFDs, Forex, Futures, Indices, Commodities

Options trading

Nextmarkets

No

WH Selfinvest

No

Fee model

Nextmarkets

€0 commission on stocks, CFDs from 0.5 pips spread

WH Selfinvest

from 0.8 pips Forex, futures from €0.90 per contract

Minimum deposit

Nextmarkets

0 €

WH Selfinvest

2.500 €

Regulation

Nextmarkets

BaFin

WH Selfinvest

CSSF

More information

Nextmarkets

Details

WH Selfinvest

Details

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

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

€0 commission on stocks, CFDs from 0.5 pips spread

Published fee
€0 commission on stocks, CFDs from 0.5 pips spread
Minimum deposit
0 €
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 0.7 pip (CFD), €0 stock orders
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from 0.8 pips Forex, futures from €0.90 per contract

Published fee
from 0.8 pips Forex, futures from €0.90 per contract
Minimum deposit
2.500 €
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

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

StocksETFsCFDsForexCrypto
CFDsForexFuturesIndicesCommodities

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

Trading platforms

Nextmarkets App · Nextmarkets Web

Nextmarkets offers its own app for iOS and Android and a web platform. The platform distinguishes itself through the integration of coaching content directly into the trading interface. Professional analysts share their ideas as overlays on charts. Users can trade stocks, ETFs, and CFDs, create watchlists, and use basic charting tools. The user interface is modern and intuitively designed.

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NanoTrader · MT4 · MT5

WH Selfinvest offers three platforms: the proprietary NanoTrader (Full and Free), MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5. NanoTrader is the flagship platform featuring automated trading strategies, backtesting, over 100 indicators, and professional charting tools. MT4 and MT5 are available as alternatives for forex and CFD traders.

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Regulation & security

BaFin

Regulatory information

CSSF

Regulatory information

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

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

German neobroker with coach-guided trading and stock trading

  • Coaching approach with expert analyses
  • Commission-free stock trading
  • BaFin-regulated and based in Germany
  • Relatively small product selection
  • Less known than other neobrokers

Specialized futures and CFD broker with NanoTrader platform

  • Professional NanoTrader platform
  • Real futures on European exchanges
  • German customer service and training
  • High minimum deposit (€2,500)
  • More suitable for experienced traders

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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Nextmarkets and WH Selfinvest?
Nextmarkets: €0 commission on stocks, CFDs from 0.5 pips spread. WH Selfinvest: from 0.8 pips Forex, futures from €0.90 per contract. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Nextmarkets or WH Selfinvest?
Nextmarkets offers Stocks, ETFs, CFDs, Forex, Crypto. WH Selfinvest offers CFDs, Forex, Futures, Indices, Commodities.
How are Nextmarkets and WH Selfinvest regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for Nextmarkets and CSSF for WH Selfinvest. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Nextmarkets or WH Selfinvest better for beginners?
Nextmarkets lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers Nextmarkets App, Nextmarkets Web. WH Selfinvest lists 2.500 € and offers NanoTrader, MT4, MT5. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Nextmarkets vs WH Selfinvest: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Nextmarkets (3.8/5, 350 reviews) and WH Selfinvest (4.2/5, 500 reviews) depends on your needs. Nextmarkets: German neobroker with coach-guided trading and stock trading. WH Selfinvest: Specialized futures and CFD broker with NanoTrader platform.

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