Freestoxx review
Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Freestoxx suits self-directed traders who want to hold stocks and options and pay nothing per trade. Its stock trade fee is $0, it charges no currency conversion fee, and money sits under the EU investor compensation scheme cover of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Key facts
- Best for
- Traders who want commission-free stock and options dealing with a licensed Luxembourg entity behind the account.
- Stock trade fee
- $0↗
- Inactivity fee
- $0↗
- Markets
- Stocks, Options↗
- Regulators
- WH SelfInvest broker license↗
- Investor protection
- EU ICS up to EUR 20,000↗
- Currency conversion fee
- 0%↗
- Options contract fee
- $0.59↗
- Deposit and withdrawal fees
- Incoming transfer free↗
- Platforms
- App, Platform↗
- Maximum retail leverage
- 4 to 1 intraday↗
- Legal entity
- WH SelfInvest S.A.↗
- Founded
- 1998↗
- Features
- Demo account, Mobile app
- Pricing model
- Commission-free
- Official website
- freestoxx.com
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- Stock trade fee of $0 and a commission-free model, so dealing costs nothing per trade
- Inactivity fee of $0, so an untouched account is not charged
- Investor protection of EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 under the EU scheme
- Currency conversion fee of 0% and free incoming transfers
Cons
- Options trades carry a per-contract fee of $0.59, against a stock trade fee of $0
- Markets cover stocks and options only, so there is no fund, bond or crypto dealing
- EU investor compensation cover stops at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, which is a low ceiling for a large portfolio
Who it suits
- Self-directed traders placing stock orders of any size who want no dealing commission
- Options traders who accept a fee of $0.59 per contract
- Investors who value EU scheme cover and a licensed entity over a wider market list
Who should look elsewhere
- bunq, if you want a wider market list, since bunq covers stocks, etfs and crypto
- CFI, if you need broader instruments, since CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex
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Where Freestoxx is available
- Available
- Everywhere except United States
- Licence in Luxembourg
- WH SelfInvest broker license (42798), checked September 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to trade stocks with Freestoxx?+
Stock trades carry a fee of $0 on a commission-free model. There is no currency conversion charge either, at 0%, and incoming transfers are Incoming transfer free. The running cost therefore sits at nothing as long as you only trade shares.
Does Freestoxx charge for options?+
Options are not free. Each contract carries a fee of $0.59. Stock dealing is the part that costs nothing, at $0, so a mixed book of shares and options will still show a charge on the options side.
Is my money protected if the broker fails?+
The account is held with WH SelfInvest S.A. under a WH SelfInvest broker license. Investor compensation is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, so a large portfolio can sit well above that ceiling and you would need to think about how much you keep in cash there.
Can I be charged for leaving my account idle?+
No. The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant account is not charged for sitting still. That is worth noting for anyone holding a long term position and topping it up rarely.
Which platforms can I use?+
You can work through App and Platform, and the feature list includes demo account and mobile app. A demo account is there, so you can rehearse an order before committing money, and the mobile app covers trading away from a desktop.
Who runs Freestoxx?+
The trading entity is WH SelfInvest S.A., and the regulatory listing is WH SelfInvest broker license. It has been operating since 1998, so the business is established rather than a recent entry to the market.
What markets and leverage are available?+
The market list is stocks and options, which is narrower than several rival brokers. Leverage is capped at 4 to 1 intraday for retail accounts, so positions can be amplified but not without limit.
How do I get money in and out?+
Incoming transfers are Incoming transfer free, so funding the account does not cost a fee. Combined with a currency conversion charge of 0%, moving money in and trading in a single currency avoids the usual hidden cost for a European account.
Sources
- freestoxx.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Platforms
“You can already buy stocks on your demo account with real-time quotes”
- freestoxx.com/en-lu/commission-free-trading/free-stock-tr... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Maximum retail leverage
“Full Services Pack includes 4 to 1 intraday leverage and 2 to 1 overnight leverage”
- freestoxx.com/en-lu/commission-free-trading/free-stock-tr... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Currency conversion fee, Inactivity fee, Markets, Pricing model, Options contract fee, Stock trade fee
“Currency conversion charge 0,00% - Freestoxx”
- freestoxx.com/en-lu/commission-free-trading/the-best-onli... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Deposit and withdrawal fees, Founded, Investor protection, Legal entity, Regulators, Licences
“There are no fees (EUR 0.00) associated with an incoming transfer - Freestoxx main retail stock account”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Minimum deposit, Account fee, Retail accounts that lose money.
Freestoxx
Traders who want commission-free stock and options dealing with a licensed Luxembourg entity behind the account.