The depot for Private investors and traders with CapTrader
In order to be active on the global stock exchanges, investors and traders need a securities account that gives them all the freedom they need. In addition to the very low and transparent order fees, as a CapTrader customer you benefit from excellent trading platforms such as the Trading Workstation and the CapTrader app and, above all, from award-winning customer service that is reliably at your side in every phase of your investor or trader career. Take advantage of the opportunities offered by CapTrader and choose from 1.4 million securities available for trading on over 170 exchanges to optimize your personal return - without ongoing custody account fees.
Open a securities account now and use Act professionally
Open your securities account with CapTrader in just a few steps and benefit from our excellent trading platforms, favorable conditions and worldwide trading opportunities.
JUST A FEW STEPS TO YOUR NEW TRADING ACCOUNT
Deposit types: Individual custody account or joint custody account with CapTrader
Other deposit types at CapTrader
Would you like to manage the securities accounts of your family members under one account structure? Then you are welcome to use the Family account at CapTrader and manage up to 15 sub-accounts.
You have a business and need a Company account or Trader GmbH account? You can also open these account types at CapTrader according to your needs. And custody accounts for foundations are also possible at CapTrader.
You do not want to trade actively yourself but participate in the strategy of a portfolio manager? Then please feel free to inform yourself here about our selection of Managed Accounts.
If you are unsure which account type is right for you, whether you should use a cash or margin account, our customer service team will be more than happy to help and advise you. So please do not hesitate to contact us.
Frequently asked questions about the Private deposit
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First steps before opening a deposit
Before you open your securities account with CapTrader, you will often have some questions that we would like to answer. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our award-winning customer support.
Learn more here: First steps before opening a deposit
What happens after I open a securities account?
You have successfully opened a new securities account with CapTrader. This means you have already completed the first step for successful, worldwide trading in securities.
To make it easier for you to start trading with CapTrader, we have summarized the first important steps and setting options on the following page: First steps after opening a securities account
What should be the minimum amount of the first deposit?
The private account at CapTrader is opened by an initial deposit of at least 2.000€ or a (pro rata) Deposit transfer to CapTrader is activated. Since many types of securities such as options, futures or even short sales of shares that are tradable at CapTrader require the account type margin account (more info about margin accounts and cash accounts) in order to be allowed to trade, this 2,000€ initial deposit is a prerequisite of a deposit opening.
Of course, you can dispose of your CapTrader account afterwards as it suits your needs. For an unrestricted and smooth access to all asset classes and trading authorizations CapTrader recommends to keep at least the minimum of 2.000€ on the CapTrader deposit.
Is the trading software free of charge?
Every trading software at CapTrader is generally free of charge for customers to use. Both the Trader Workstation TWS, as well as the Trading App and the Account Management (Client Portal), in which you can place your orders across the board, can be used for worldwide stock exchange trading. Also exclusive additional platforms, such as the AgenaTrader, are generally provided free of charge for CapTrader customers.