Two brokers with different focuses are on the table: easyMarkets highlights fixed spreads and risk management tools, while Moomoo markets itself on commission-free stock trading and broad exchange access.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose easyMarkets for fixed spreads on share CFDs. You also get dealCancellation insurance against sharp equity moves.
Choose if…
Choose Moomoo for commission-free US, HK, and Singapore stock trades. You also get free Level II quotes and 200+ indicators.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.4/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $25 | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0.7 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
| Deposit fee | Free |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | easyMarkets | Moomoo |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Pass |
| IPO access | Fail | Pass |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
Moomoo rates 4/5 versus 3.4/5 for easyMarkets. Moomoo edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
easyMarkets starts from 0.7. Current spread data is not available for Moomoo. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
easyMarkets requires $25. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Moomoo.
Both easyMarkets and Moomoo hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, easyMarkets provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
easyMarkets lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while Moomoo lists up to 1:4. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, while Moomoo supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. Both provide Proprietary Web/Mobile. easyMarkets has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4.
Moomoo offers commission-free stock trading while easyMarkets does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
easyMarkets scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Moomoo wins for low-cost trading with commission-free stock trades.
Moomoo wins for safety & regulation with SEC/FINRA and multi jurisdiction oversight.
Moomoo wins for long-term investing with fractional shares and IPO access.
Moomoo wins for active traders due to Level II data and indicators.
Moomoo wins for global market access with five exchanges.
| Free |
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferACHWire transferCheque |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | Yes |
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| IPO access | No | Yes |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC HCMC MNB CNV | ASIC SFC MAS SEC FINRA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 | Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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Moomoo posts a higher editorial score than easyMarkets due to stronger category scores in trust & regulation, fees & spreads, and platforms & tools.
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