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Where to open an account.

You need a broker to actually buy anything. These are the ones I'd point a beginner to — honest pros and cons, no "5 stocks to buy today."

Advertising / Werbung. The links below are creator referral links. If you open an account through one, I may get a small bonus or commission — at no extra cost to you. It helps keep this project free. It does notchange what I teach: I'd send a beginner to these brokers either way.

eToro

Global

Beginners who want one app for stocks, ETFs and crypto

A big, beginner-friendly multi-asset platform. Commission-free real stocks, a clean mobile app, and a demo account to practise with fake money first. Watch the spreads on some assets and the withdrawal fee — read the fee page before you fund it.

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Trade Republic

Europe

European beginners who want cheap ETF savings plans

A German mobile-first neobroker. Tiny flat fees, free ETF savings plans (Sparpläne), and interest paid on uninvested cash. Excellent for the boring, automated, buy-every-month approach the course actually recommends.

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Scalable Capital

Europe

Europeans who want a huge ETF range + a flat-fee option

Another strong German neobroker. A free tier plus a flat-fee PRIME tier, a very large ETF and savings-plan selection, and a solid app. A natural alternative to Trade Republic — open both demos and see which app you prefer.

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Choosing a broker isn't investment advice, and this isn't a complete list — do your own diligence on fees, regulation and deposit protection before you fund any account. Investing carries risk; you can lose money, including your whole stake.

Not sure how to choose? The free course walks through it — what to look for in a broker before you put a cent in.