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Saxo Bank

Established in 1992 as a brokerage firm, by Lars Seier Christensen, Kim Fournais and Marc Hauschildt, Saxo Bank was one of the first financial institutions to develop an online trading platform. 

Saxo Bank launched one of the first online trading platforms, making professional-grade tools and multi-asset market access available to everyone in 1998. It provided ordinary investors with the same tools and market access as professional investors.

Saxo Bank adheres to strict regulatory requirements in in 15 jurisdictions, including Denmark, the UK and Singapore.
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Saxo Bank serves clients in over 120 countries, holds USD 16 billion assets under management and processes 125,000+ daily executed trades.

Saxo Bank A/S is a fully licensed European bank. 

All platforms are available with a single Saxo account.

SaxoTrader

The two types of platforms Saxo Bank offers are:

  1. SaxoTraderGO
  2. SaxoTraderPRO

SaxoTraderGO key features as stated by Saxo Bank include:

  • enhanced trade tickets,
  • fundamental and technical analysis tools,
  • extensive charting package,
  • options chain,
  • performance analysis
  • and comprehensive account overview.

The asset classes under SaxoTraderGO include: Access stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, forex, CFDs, futures, commodities, forex options, listed options, trading strategies and managed portfolios.

SaxoTraderGO is said to be free to set up and has no monthly platform subscription fees. Although some features, like the level 2 market data would require you to have a subscription.

SaxoTraderPRO is Saxo Bank's fully customisable, professional-grade platform.

SaxoTraderPRO key features include:

  • algorithmic orders,
  • one-click trading,
  • options chains
  • and charting packages.

Saxo Bank's revamped account section allows you to check and analyse account performance in detail. 

The asset classes under SaxoTraderPRO include: Access stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, forex, CFDs, futures, commodities, forex options, listed options, trading strategies and managed portfolios.

SaxoTraderPRO is Saxo Bank's advanced trading platform - and is said to be suitable for high-volume, active traders (we recommend reading the expert verdict).

Small, medium-volume traders, or long-term investors, may find Saxo Bank's web-based platform – SaxoTraderGO – more suitable.

NOTE:

  • Saxo Bank says that you can connect your Saxo account to a third-party platform to access customised tools that suit your specific trading needs and requirements. The features available include asset-specific analysis tools, advanced strategy backtesting and hyper-responsive charting.
  • Saxo Bank claims that their platform allows you to gain market access through a fast, flexible and fully-documented electronic infrastructure and receive tailored multi-asset liquidity via FIX API.
  • There is a low custody charge and monthly premiums compared to other options - this is the key attraction of this platform.
  • You can learn more about their prices here.
  • We would highly recommend reading the 'expert verdict' section to make an informed decision.

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The Pros

> Wide range of investments
> Fewer trading charges
> Saxo Bank rates exceedingly high in customer service
> Consistent focus on simplicity
> Good research tools
> Interactive mobile app

The Cons

> Complex choice of instruments
> No advice
> Inactivity fees
> High bond, options and futures fees

Is Saxo Bank trustworthy?

Yes. Saxo Bank is a well-established Danish investment bank, operating since 1992. It is licensed in multiple Tier-1 jurisdictions and is known for its transparency, advanced platform, and financial stability. It is widely regarded as a secure and credible choice for private investors and institutions alike.

Is Saxo Bank regulated in UAE?

Yes. Saxo Bank is regulated in the UAE through Saxo Bank (Dubai) Ltd, which is licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This ensures the platform adheres to high regulatory and compliance standards within the UAE’s DIFC framework.

What is the minimum deposit for Saxo Bank?

The minimum deposit varies depending on account type and location. For most international clients, the entry-level Saxo Essential account typically starts at USD 2,000. Higher-tier accounts (Saxo Platinum or VIP) may require USD 200,000 or more.

Is Saxo Bank safe and reliable for big investments?

Yes. Saxo is widely used by high-net-worth individuals and professional investors. Client funds are held in segregated accounts, and the bank is subject to strong capital adequacy rules. Its global regulation and robust tech infrastructure make it a reliable option for substantial investments.

Is Saxo Bank good for beginners?

While Saxo’s platform is designed for experienced investors, it does cater to beginners through its Saxo Essential account and educational resources. That said, the range of tools and instruments can feel complex initially, so it suits motivated beginners or those with financial guidance.

Which countries accept Saxo Bank?

Saxo accepts clients from over 100 countries, including the UAE. Availability may vary based on local regulations, and residents of sanctioned jurisdictions may be restricted. UAE-based clients can open accounts through the Dubai office or directly online.

How long does Saxo Bank take to deposit?

Deposits via bank transfer usually take 1–3 business days. Some currency routes may process faster depending on your bank. Credit card and local funding methods (where available) may be quicker but could carry additional fees.

How to start your Saxo Bank account?

You can apply online in a few steps. Submit your identity documents (passport, proof of address, Emirates ID for UAE residents), complete the KYC form, and choose your account type. Once approved, you can fund your account and begin investing.

Is the quality of customer service satisfactory?

Generally, yes. Saxo provides professional support via phone and email, with faster service levels available for Premium and VIP clients. UAE residents also benefit from local support through the Dubai office, offering more tailored service.

Looking for commission and fees data for Saxo Bank?

Saxo operates a tiered pricing model. For example:

Forex: Spreads from 0.4 pips

Stocks: From 0.10% per trade (min. $3–$10)

Options: Starting at $1.50 per contract
Inactivity fees may apply on dormant accounts. Full fee transparency is available on Saxo’s website.

How do you withdraw money from Saxo Bank?

Withdrawals are made via bank transfer to your linked account. Log in to the Saxo platform, go to the “Funding” section, and request a withdrawal. Transfers typically arrive within 1–3 business days

Should you buy your silver bullets on Saxo Bank?

If you’re referring to high-conviction or commodity-based investments like silver, yes—Saxo offers access to precious metals, ETFs, futures, and related securities. It’s important to assess your risk tolerance and investment horizon before proceeding.

What does the in-depth research hub provided by SaxoTraderGO do?

Saxo Bank's in-depth research hub is meant to help you make better trading decisions with curated research content, including news, SaxoStrats analysis, price data, trade ideas and educational material.

This includes:

  • No matter which market you trade in, this allows you to quickly see the main instrument moves, latest news and gain trading inspiration.
  • It allows you to see live market updates and commentary from Saxo Bank's experienced global sales trading team.
  • You will also be alerted to any sudden price changes or important actions which may impact your individual positions.

What are Saxo Bank's platform risk-management features?

Saxo Bank offers tools to manage risk and control positions. These include:

1. Account shield:
Saxo Bank says that the account value shield acts as a stop loss on your entire account value. When it is triggered, it will close all of your open positions (except bonds and mutual funds holdings) and cancel all of your orders.

2. Stop orders:
Stop orders allows you to protect your positions from bad market moves with trailing stops and stop-limit orders.

3. Cancel all orders:
This allows you to cancel all orders with just a few clicks.

4. Margin breakdown:
Saxo Bank says that this allows you to easily monitor the margin utilisation for each instrument.

5. Margin alerts:
You can set up custom margin alerts to receive pop-up and push-notifications using this.

6. Quick close positions:
It allows you to close all FX and CFD positions, or just those within an asset class, by simply clicking twice.

 

Is there a web-based version of SaxoTraderPRO?

SaxoTraderPRO is a downloadable application only.

However, the platform, SaxoTraderGO, is web-based and you can access it without any download.

Is there a SaxoTraderPRO mobile application?

Yes, Saxo Bank has applications for iOS and Android.

If you are a client, you have access to their SaxoTraderGO platform.

All your personal settings, watchlists, orders and positions are synced with SaxoTraderGO, allowing you to trade anytime from a single account.

Can anybody use SaxoTraderGO?

Yes, SaxoTraderGO is suitable for traders of all experience levels, and is the preferred platform for the majority of Saxo Banks clients.

 

Is Saxo Bank regulated?

Yes, Saxo Bank is regulated by several financial authorities, like the Danish Financial Services Agency (FSA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Swiss Federal Banking Commission, among others.

Saxo Bank is based in Denmark and was founded in 1992.

I want to trade options, are they available at Saxo Bank?

Yes. Saxo provides access to a wide range of listed options on global exchanges, covering equities, indices, and ETFs. The platform includes advanced options analysis tools, ideal for both speculative trading and hedging strategies.

Good but not great

Saxo is probably the best trading platform we currently have in Denmark. Low fees and ability to trade options.

However, the app web version is very unstable and often froze for me. The SaxoTraderPro platform is fairly good and customizable but it def. lacks some UI effort compared to Nordnet.

Expert assessment of Saxo Bank

If you were to invest in low cost ETFs as part of a passive strategy for the long term, you would benefit from fewer trading charges.

The key attraction of this platform is the low custody charge and monthly premiums compared to other options.

Although you would have to make a nominal trade every six months to avoid the inactivity fees, this platform provides a very cost-effective investment solution overall.

This platform is not available to US citizens or a handful of Canadian citizens depending on their area of residence.

Overall, Saxo Bank provides an excellent investment platform for those investors who are comfortable making their own investment decisions, can resist the natural temptation to make investment mistakes, and who do not need sophisticated facilities for wealth structuring.

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Saxo Bank - SaxoTraderGO Guide

Saxo Bank - SaxoTraderPRO Guide

Saxo Bank - CFD Trading Guide

Saxo Bank - Options Trading Guide

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Saxo Bank - How To Trade Forex on SaxoTraderGO Retail

Saxo Bank - Order Execution Policy

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