DEGIRO offers some of Europe's lowest stock commissions with access to 50+ exchanges. It lacks an ISA or SIPP wrapper, making it less suitable for UK tax-efficient investing, but excellent for low-cost international exposure.
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AFM
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Regulated Brokers
Country
NetherlandsJurisdiction
European Union
Tier
Tier 1
Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
Max Leverage
1:30
Maximum retail client leverage under this jurisdiction.
Official Website
afm.nl
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) supervises investment firms, brokers, and securities markets in the Netherlands under MiFID II. AFM-licensed brokers benefit from full EU passport rights and investor protection under the Dutch Investor Compensation Scheme up to EUR 20,000. DEGIRO is the most well-known AFM-regulated retail broker.
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Check a broker's licence status directly on AFM's public register.
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AFM is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
We currently list 1 stock broker regulated by AFM. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
AFM is based in Netherlands and covers the European Union jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 regulator, it enforces strict capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and compensation schemes, making it one of the safest options for retail investors.
Visit the official AFM website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the broker's registered name or licence number to confirm its status. This is the most reliable way to check a broker's regulatory standing.
Compensation availability depends on the specific rules of AFM in Netherlands. Tier 1 regulators typically operate investor compensation schemes covering a portion of client funds. Check the regulator's official guidance for current limits and eligibility criteria.