DB Investing Review 2025

Trust

DB Investing Regulators

When reviewing brokers, we examine the licenses held by each of their entities to determine how effectively they protect clients. We use a simple three-tier system to rank regulatory bodies, with Tier 1 being the most trusted and offering the highest level of protection.

This is what I discovered about the three entities operating under the DB Investing trade name:

• DB Invest Limited is licensed and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of the Seychelles under license number SD053. We rate the FSA as a Tier-3 regulator.
• DB Pay Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) under license number M22286159. We rate FINTRAC as a Tier-1 regulator.
• DBInvest Financial Services LLC is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE under license number 20200000197. We rate the SCA as a Tier-2 regulator.

How Does DB Investing Protect You?

Brokers operate multiple entities globally, but regulatory protections vary. Some regulators enforce stricter financial standards than others, so traders should understand the safety measures of the entity with which they choose to open an account.

Here is how DB Investing protects you:

• Holds client funds in segregated accounts.
• Guarantees negative balance protection.
• Operates on a best execution policy.
• Provides insurance coverage.

To learn more about the most important safety mechanisms and how they apply to you, click here.

Stability and Transparency

In our Trust category, we assess how stable and transparent a broker is. This includes how long they’ve been in business, the size of the company, and how openly they share important information.

According to DB Investing’s LinkedIn page, the broker has been around for 7 years and now employs over 100 people worldwide—a good sign of stability and a solid business model.

One thing that really stood out to me was the broker’s detailed risk notice for EU clients. Most brokers just put up a short disclaimer saying they don’t accept clients from specific regions, but DB Investing actually breaks down the differences between EU rules and those under FSA regulation. That level of transparency is rare and definitely a plus.

I also liked the way DB Investing categorizes new clients during account setup. It ensures traders get the services that best match their needs. On top of that, the broker has a “best execution policy,” which means it’s legally bound to give you the best possible price quotes under current market conditions.

The only major downside I found is that DB Investing doesn’t display daily swap rates on MT5. For swing traders, that’s a big gap since it makes it harder to know the exact cost of holding positions overnight.

Is DB Investing Safe?

DB Investing can be considered safe overall, though with some caveats:

🟢 Licensed by three regulators.

🟢 Keeps client funds separate from company funds to reduce credit risk.

🟢 Ensures clients can’t lose more than their deposits.

🟢 Provides private indemnity insurance of up to $20,000 per client in case of insolvency.

🟢 Legally bound to provide optimal price quotes under current market conditions.

🟢 Clear legal documents and a detailed risk notice (especially for EU clients) show a strong commitment to openness.

🔴 Does not display daily swap rates on MT5, which makes it harder for swing traders to calculate overnight costs.

Fees

DB Investing Trading Fees

DB Investing Spreads

I tested DB Investing’s spreads on 8 September 2025 during the London and New York opens. The results are shown in the table below:

DB Investing charges average spreads on Bitcoin, while spreads across currency pairs, commodities, share CFDs, and indices were elevated during my test. Its crude oil spread is especially high.

DB Investing Swaps

A swap fee is a trader’s cost for holding an open position overnight because of changing interest rates. Swap long refers to the charge deductible or credit receivable for holding a buy position open overnight. In turn, swap short relates to the charges/credits deductible or receivable for holding a selling position open overnight.

DB Investing does not display data on daily swaps, so I was unable to measure its overnight charges. However, the website’s ‘Contract Specs’ page states that the broker charges a “3% per year” swap long and swap short. This means that swing traders with DB Investing cannot receive credit for holding positions overnight due to changing interest rates.

DB Investing Non-Trading Fees

DB Investing doesn’t charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals, though your bank or payment provider might add their own charges.

On the other hand, the broker does charge an inactivity fee: $25 if your account remains idle for 60 days. That’s on the high side for such a short period, and it’s charged monthly until you start trading again or your balance drops to zero.

Are DB Investing’s Fees Competitive?

I found DB Investing’s fees to be on the higher side compared to the industry average. Spreads exceeded the benchmark in my tests, and swap information wasn’t always clear. On the positive side, the broker doesn’t charge for deposits or withdrawals, though the inactivity fee is relatively steep and kicks in after 60 days without trading.

Platforms and Tools

MetaTrader 5 Desktop

I tested the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) desktop platform and found it relatively easy to navigate. The main dashboard is intuitive, with charts, order types, and trading instruments located in familiar places. Even first-time users can grasp the basics with minimal effort.

However, the platform design feels a bit outdated. Compared to more modern trading platforms, MT5’s chart visuals are rugged and lack the sleek, polished look that many traders today prefer.

Availability & Features

The MT5 platform by DB Investing is available for Windows and Mac users and supports 52 languages, including English, Spanish, German, Arabic, and Chinese — making it accessible to traders around the globe.

MT5 features include:

• Price Alerts: Set alerts when an instrument hits a specific price — ideal for spotting trade entry opportunities.
• Customizable Watchlists: Keep tabs on your favorite instruments with ease.
• One-Click Trading: Enter trades instantly at market price — perfect for scalpers or fast-paced traders.
• Chart Trading: Place and manage orders directly from the chart, including entry points, volume, stop-loss, and take-profit levels.

In my opinion, MT5 excels particularly in automated trading. It supports Expert Advisors (EAs) and comes with an easy-to-use strategy tester, enabling algorithmic traders to fine-tune their systems for various market conditions.

Charting & Analysis Tools

MT5 is loaded with analytical tools, including:

• 38 built-in technical indicators: From trend-following to oscillators and volume-based tools.
• 24 drawing tools: Including Fibonacci retracements, Elliott Waves, and more for technical pattern spotting.
• 21 timeframes: Great for multi-timeframe analysis — one of the largest offerings in the industry.
• 3 chart types: Line, bar, and candlestick options let traders view price action in their preferred format.

That said, the charts can get visually cluttered quite fast — even when only two indicators are active. This can make it harder to interpret price action clearly and may not be ideal for traders who rely heavily on clean, minimalistic chart setups.

Order Types

Placing an order on MetaTrader 5

MT5 offers three execution modes and covers all the core order types needed by most traders:

• Market Orders: Instant execution at the best available price — ideal for quick entries
• Limit Orders: Target a specific price level for entry, though execution isn’t guaranteed.
• Stop Orders: Protect open positions with predefined risk levels. Stop-loss orders automatically convert into market orders once triggered.

MT5 Desktop: My Key Takeaways

MetaTrader 5 is a solid platform for fast and straightforward trading, particularly if you’re into algorithmic strategies or use EAs. It’s reliable, packed with tools, and supports detailed trade execution.

However, its interface feels dated compared to more modern alternatives like TradingView or cTrader. If you’re a trader who values sleek design and customizable charting, MT5 might feel a bit too rigid and visually overwhelming.

MT5 App

The MT5 mobile app is available on iOS and Android, enabling quick and easy access to the market on the go. It is very useful for opening, terminating, and adjusting open positions.

You can also use the app to place market, limit, and stop orders, as well as to adjust the exposure of your open trades.

MT5 App: My Key Takeaways

The MetaTrader app stands out for its convenience, making it an essential tool for adjusting trades, especially during periods of heightened volatility. However, it is cumbersome and not the best choice for analyzing price action.

DB Investing Execution Model

DB Investing operates on a hybrid STP/ECN model without a dealing desk. Client orders are either routed to the broker’s pool of liquidity providers, where they are filled at the best possible price, or they are matched electronically using communications networks. This means that buying orders are matched with selling orders, and vice versa.

Tradable Instruments

Compared to the industry average, DB Investing offers a stronger selection across nearly all asset classes. Its range of forex pairs is in line with the benchmark.

What Are CFDs?

CFDs (Contracts for Difference) let you trade on the price movements of assets—like gold—without actually owning them.

For example, if you go long on gold and the price rises, you profit; if it falls, you lose—without ever buying real gold.

The biggest perk? You can jump in or out of the market quickly to take advantage of even the smallest price changes.

What CFDs Can You Trade With DB Investing?

DB Investing Instruments: My Key Takeaways

I appreciated DB Investing’s selection of tradable instruments for its scope and diversity. The broker strikes a fine balance between low-risk securities like ETFs and bonds, and high-yield/risk assets, such as indices and cryptocurrencies. Additionally, DB Investing has a massive and rare offering of MENA stocks.

Customer Support

Customer Support Channels

Customer Support Test

When we test a broker’s customer support, we evaluate the agent’s knowledge of their own website, how long it takes them to respond to questions, and how detailed their answers are.

I tested DB Investing’s support over a couple of days, asking a mix of simple and more complex questions. For general stuff—like the broker’s location and regulators—the agents answered quickly and clearly.

They were also polite and helpful when walking me through the account opening process. But when I asked more detailed questions, like about margin call levels, stop-outs, and the execution model, the agent struggled and ended up referring me to my account manager instead.

Deposit and Withdrawal

How Do You Deposit Money with DB Investing

How Do You Withdraw Money with DB Investing

Account Types and Terms

How to Open an Account with DB Investing

To open an account with DB Investing, follow these simple steps:

1. Click ‘Open an Account’ at the top-right corner of the main page.
2. Fill in your name and country of residence.
3. Provide your phone number and email address.
4. Agree to DB Investing’s Terms and Conditions.
5. Confirm your email address.
6. Provide the rest of your personal and contact information.
7. State your financial and professional status.
8. Elaborate on your trading and investing experience.
9. Provide your educational background.
10. Elaborate on your political exposure and tax info.
11. Confirm the compliance and acknowledgement questions.
12. Configure your account parameters.
13. Upload proof of ID and proof of address to verify your account.

DB Investing Account Types

DB Investing’s STP account comes with a straightforward setup: zero commissions, floating spreads from 1.0 pips, and a low $50 minimum deposit. This makes it a budget-friendly option for casual traders.

For high-volume traders, the PRO and RAW accounts are better suited and can even be paired with DB Investing’s FIX API for faster, low-latency trading. The RAW account is more affordable, but its $8 round-turn commission per lot (100,000 units) is higher than the industry average of $6. The PRO account, on the other hand, offers the most competitive trading conditions, though its $5,000 minimum deposit puts it out of reach for many.

The broker also provides two swap-free options: ISLAMIC and ISLAMIC+. The standard ISLAMIC account is spread-based with a $50 minimum deposit, while ISLAMIC+ features raw spreads but requires a much steeper $5,000 deposit.

Demo Accounts

DB Investing offers a demo account that lets traders explore the broker’s available platforms and test their strategies in a risk-free environment. Since markets are constantly changing, it’s crucial to keep your skills sharp without risking real money. You can open a demo account before or alongside your live CFD account.

Swap-Free (Islamic) Accounts

DB Investing provides two swap-free options: ISLAMIC and ISLAMIC+. The standard ISLAMIC account is spread-based with a $50 minimum deposit, while ISLAMIC+ features raw spreads but requires a much steeper $5,000 deposit.

What is CFD Leverage?

Leverage determines a trader’s overall market exposure. When trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs), positions can be opened for a fraction of their value because of leverage. Essentially, the broker lends the trader money so that they can open bigger positions. Leverage multiplies the profits a trader generates from winning positions, but also the losses incurred from failed trades.

What Leverage Does DB Investing Offer?

In the table below, I have listed the maximum retail leverage available with DB Investing Limited for instruments from different asset classes:

DB Investing Restricted Countries

DB Investing does not accept as clients residents of the United States, Canada, North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Sudan, Myanmar, or any other restricted country or jurisdiction where trading is prohibited by law.

Research

Research Tools

• Economic Calendar: The economic calendar informs traders of upcoming market events and economic releases that have the potential to stir a market reaction and therefore create viable trading opportunities.

• Market News: The website’s market news segment represents an intuitive news screener. It filters the latest market news from major media outlets and delivers quick and highly informative breakdowns of current market developments to DB Investing’s clients.

• Signal Centre: The package is integrated from the data-driven Acuity service, which generates AI-powered trading signals. Traders are given entry, stop, and target levels, as well as a confidence barometer.

• Perplexity Finance: Perplexity Finance provides traders with a broad overview of market sentiment and highlights the top gainers and losers. It also lets you customize watchlists and dig deeper with thorough fundamental analysis, making it a handy tool for spotting key market drivers.

DB Investing Research: My Key Takeaways

I found DB Investing’s research both practical and fairly sophisticated. It works well for day traders who want to spot unfolding setups, as well as for those who prefer a broader market perspective. I especially liked the mix of in-house insights and third-party tools. The only drawback is the lack of video-based research content.

Education

DB Investing offers 14 platform tutorials in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Bengali that walk traders through the different features of MetaTrader 5. I also found nine written guides covering topics like how to set up FIX API or the basics of forex trading.

That said, the broker falls short of offering real educational depth. There are no detailed articles or videos on the essentials of technical or fundamental analysis, trading psychology, or risk management—topics that many traders would expect from a solid education package.

The Bottom Line

After testing DB Investing hands-on, I’d say it’s a reliable and versatile broker that really shines when it comes to its huge product lineup (especially MENA stocks and ETFs) and advanced trading tools like FIX API and social trading. Its research offering is also a big plus, with a smart mix of in-house analysis and AI-driven insights.

That said, traders need to weigh the higher-than-average spreads and the steep inactivity fee against the benefits. Education is also on the lighter side compared to what many top brokers provide.

All in all, DB Investing is a strong pick for active traders, scalpers, and those looking for regional stock exposure, while casual beginners might find better fee structures and deeper learning resources elsewhere.

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