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In this head to head comparison of Fineco vs IUX, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Founded in 1999, Fineco is a well-established online broker that is publicly traded and operates as a bank, offering an added layer of reliability. It holds two highly trusted Tier-1 licenses, further bolstering its reputation for security and compliance. With a ForexBrokers.com Trust Score of 94 out of 99, Fineco is considered highly trusted, providing clients with confidence in their trading activities.
On the other hand, IUX has been in operation since 2016 and is not publicly traded nor a bank, which may appeal differently to potential investors. It holds one Tier-1 license and one Tier-2 license, designating it as having an average risk according to its ForexBrokers.com Trust Score of 78 out of 99. While IUX still provides credible services, investors might consider the relative advantages and risk levels when choosing between these two brokers.
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| Year Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No |
| Bank | Yes | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 0 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 0 | 1 |
Comparing commissions and fees, IUX generally offers clearer and sharper pricing than Fineco. IUX earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #49 of 63 for Commissions & Fees at ForexBrokers.com, while Fineco earns 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #52 of 63. The key difference: IUX discloses average spreads by account type, whereas Fineco does not publish average spread data for forex or CFDs, which makes its real costs harder to judge.
Fineco lists a 1.0‑pip spread for EUR/USD, and elsewhere 0.8 pips, but neither figure is provided as an average or tied to a date range. That uncertainty can matter if you trade frequently. Fineco does appear to offer lower pricing on index CFDs, but without consistent average spread data across products, it’s tough to compare Fineco’s total trading costs to other brokers.
IUX’s pricing depends on the account you choose. Standard and Standard+ need just a $10 minimum deposit; Standard offers lower spreads with no bonus, while Standard+ supports deposit bonuses but with wider spreads. For active traders, Pro and Raw accounts require $500. Pro is spread-only with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.7 pips, and Standard averages about 0.9 pips. Raw advertises the tightest spreads and charges $6 per standard lot; after factoring that commission, its effective EUR/USD cost is around 0.6 pips on average. Overall, IUX’s pricing is competitive—especially on Pro and Raw—though you should weigh spreads, commissions, and deposit requirements against your trading style.
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| Minimum Deposit | $0 | 10 |
| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | N/A | 0.9 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | N/A | 0.6 |
| Active Trader or VIP Discounts | No | Yes |
| ACH or SEPA Transfers | Yes | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | Yes |
| Visa/Mastercard (Credit/Debit) | No | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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When comparing the range of investments, Fineco offers far more choice than IUX. Both brokers provide forex trading as CFDs and spot, but Fineco lists 9,770 tradeable symbols and 54 forex pairs, while IUX lists 152 symbols and 34 pairs. For stocks, Fineco lets clients buy exchange-traded shares on both U.S. and international exchanges, whereas IUX supports international exchanges but not U.S. listings. Neither broker supports copy trading or buying actual (delivered) crypto. For crypto derivatives, IUX offers access, while Fineco does not.
Overall, Fineco earns 4.5 out of 5 stars for Range of Investments and ranks #17 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com. IUX earns 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #61 out of 63. If you want a wider selection of markets and direct access to U.S. and global shares, Fineco is the stronger pick; choose IUX if you need international shares and crypto derivatives in a simpler lineup.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 9770 | 152 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 54 | 34 |
| U.S. Stock Trading (Non CFD) | Yes | No |
| Int'l Stock Trading (Non CFD) | Yes | Yes |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Physical) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Derivative) | No | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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Fineco vs IUX for trading platforms and tools: Both brokers offer their own proprietary platform, plus Windows desktop and web-based trading. If you need a practice environment, IUX provides a free paper trading (demo) account; Fineco does not. Neither supports copy trading or MetaTrader 4, but IUX adds MetaTrader 5. Chart-focused traders may also prefer IUX because it lets you place trades directly from charts, while Fineco does not.
For charting and watchlists, IUX lists 89 drawing tools and up to 46 watchlist columns; Fineco has 7 drawing tools and does not list a watchlist column count. Indicator totals were not provided for either broker. According to ForexBrokers.com, Fineco earns 4 stars and ranks #18 of 63 for Trading Platforms and Tools, while IUX earns 3.5 stars and ranks #60. In short, IUX suits traders who want a demo account, MT5, and deeper chart customization, whereas Fineco may appeal if you prefer a straightforward in-house platform with higher-rated platforms and tools overall.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | No | Yes |
| Proprietary Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | No | No |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes |
| DupliTrade | No | No |
| ZuluTrade | No | No |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 37 | 106 |
| Charting - Drawing Tools (Total) | 7 | 89 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | No | Yes |
| Watchlists - Total Fields | N/A | 46 |
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Fineco and IUX both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android. Each app lets you switch between intraday, daily, and weekly time frames, but neither supports drawing trendlines. The biggest difference is in chart tools: IUX includes 106 technical studies, while Fineco offers 6. IUX also auto-saves chart drawings, whereas Fineco does not.
Alerts and watchlists set them apart too. Fineco supports stock and forex price alerts; IUX does not. Neither app syncs watchlist symbols with the online platform, but only IUX lets you build a watchlist with real-time quotes. According to ForexBrokers.com, Fineco’s mobile app is rated 4 out of 5 stars and ranks 43rd out of 63 brokers, while IUX is rated 3.5 stars and ranks 61st.
| Feature |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Alerts - Basic Fields | Yes | No |
| Watchlist Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 6 | 106 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Multiple Time Frames | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Drawings Autosave | No | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlist | No | Yes |
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Fineco edges out IUX for market research, earning 4.0 stars and a #34 rank out of 63 on ForexBrokers.com, compared with IUX’s 3 stars and #60 rank. Both brokers lack daily market commentary, Autochartist, Trading Central, and sentiment tools (which show how many traders are long or short). Both include an economic calendar. Fineco separates itself by delivering forex news from top-tier sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, or Dow Jones, while IUX does not. Fineco’s access to TipRanks or Acuity Trading isn’t specified; IUX does not offer either.
If you want integrated news coverage alongside a handy calendar, Fineco is the stronger pick. If you only need a basic calendar of upcoming events, either broker can work, but Fineco’s higher rating and rank point to a more capable research experience overall.
| Feature |
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| Daily Market Commentary | No | No |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central (Recognia) | No | No |
| Social Sentiment - Currency Pairs | No | No |
| TipRanks | No | |
| Signal Centre (Acuity Trading) | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginner trading education, Fineco and IUX both provide at least 10 starter videos, but neither reaches the mark for dedicated forex and CFD education (10 or more pieces focused on those topics). Fineco offers live client webinars at least once a month, while IUX does not run monthly educational webinars. Neither broker has a searchable archive of past webinars.
Beyond the basics, both lack 10+ advanced trading videos. Fineco stands out with an investor dictionary covering 50+ terms, which IUX does not offer. Matching this, ForexBrokers.com rates Fineco 4.0 stars for Education and ranks it 49th out of 63 brokers, while IUX earns 3 stars and ranks 60th. If you want ongoing sessions and a handy glossary, Fineco has the edge; if you only need beginner videos, both can work.
| Feature |
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| Education (Forex or CFDs) | No | No |
| Client Webinars | Yes | No |
| Client Webinars (Archived) | No | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
| Investor Dictionary (Glossary) | Yes | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Fineco is better than IUX. Fineco finished with an overall rank of #25, while IUX finished with an overall rank of #55.
FinecoBank is a trusted multi-asset broker offering forex and CFDs across its brands regulated in the U.K. and Italy. However, unless you visit a physical branch as a citizen of the EU – or you are a resident of Italy or the U.K. – you will not be permitted to open an online account with FinecoBank.
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While both Fineco and IUX do not allow the purchase of actual delivered cryptocurrency, only IUX offers the option to buy cryptocurrency derivatives.
Fineco and IUX differ in their deposit and withdrawal options: Fineco supports ACH or SEPA transfers and bank wires, while IUX offers Skrill, Visa or Mastercard, and bank wires, but not ACH or SEPA transfers; neither broker supports PayPal transactions.
Please note:
We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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| Trust Score | 94 | 78 | |
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| Trust Score | 94 | 78 | |
| Year Founded | 1999 | 2016 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No | |
| Bank | Yes | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 1 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 0 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 0 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | No | ||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | No | ||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) | No | No | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
| Jordan (JSC Authorised) | No |
| Investments | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 9770 | 152 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 54 | 34 | |
| U.S. Stock Trading (Non CFD) | Yes | No | |
| Int'l Stock Trading (Non CFD) | Yes | Yes | |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Physical) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Derivative) | No | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | N/A | 0.9 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | N/A | 0.6 | |
| Active Trader or VIP Discounts | No | Yes | |
| Inactivity Fee | No | Yes | |
| Execution: Agency Broker | No | No | |
| Execution: Market Maker | No | Yes |
| Funding | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $0 | 10 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | Yes | |
| Visa/Mastercard (Credit/Debit) | No | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| ACH or SEPA Transfers | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Proprietary Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | No | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | No | No | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No | |
| DupliTrade | No | No | |
| ZuluTrade | No | No |
| Trading Tools | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | No | Yes | |
| Alerts - Basic Fields | No | Yes | |
| Watchlists - Total Fields | N/A | 46 | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 37 | 106 | |
| Charting - Drawing Tools (Total) | 7 | 89 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | No | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | No |
| Mobile Trading | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Alerts - Basic Fields | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Watchlist | No | Yes | |
| Watchlist Syncing | No | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 6 | 106 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | No | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Multiple Time Frames | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Drawings Autosave | No | Yes | |
| Mobile Economic Calendar | Yes | No |
| Research | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Daily Market Commentary | No | No | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | No | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central (Recognia) | No | No | |
| TipRanks | No | ||
| Social Sentiment - Currency Pairs | No | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | Fineco | IUX | |
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| Education (Forex or CFDs) | No | No | |
| Client Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Client Webinars (Archived) | No | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No | |
| Investor Dictionary (Glossary) | Yes | No |
| Major Forex Pairs | Fineco | IUX | |
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| GBP/USD | Yes | Yes | |
| USD/JPY | Yes | Yes | |
| EUR/USD | Yes | Yes | |
| USD/CHF | Yes | Yes | |
| USD/CAD | Yes | Yes | |
| NZD/USD | Yes | Yes | |
| AUD/USD | Yes | Yes | |
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| Trust Score | 94 | 78 | |
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