The ordinary securities account

Ordinary securities account
Figure 1: Ordinary securities account

What is an ordinary securities account ?– Ordinary securities account

The ordinary securities account is a regulated system, allowing investment in all European or international financial instruments.

  • Shares;
  • Bonds;
  • Commodities;
  • Trackers;
  • Derivatives
  • etc.

The securities account is linked to a current account: when you make a purchase, you pay via your cash account and the securities purchased are registered in your securities account.

The securities account has no ceiling. You can therefore deposit as much as you wish.

It can be opened by any taxpayer, whether an adult or a minor (with the agreement of the legal representative). The saver can also have several securities accounts in several different banks.

This tax concession offers several forms of ordinary securities account:

  • The individual securities account

The account holder is the only one entitled to operate the account.

  • The shared securities account

Both account holders can carry out stock market transactions.

  • The joint securities account

The account is shared by several people. All account holders can carry out transactions, but decisions must be taken jointly.

The best brokers for investing in the stock market with an ordinary securities account– Ordinary securities account

Degiro is a very popular online broker in Europe, especially among investors who are interested in markets other than the European market.Unlike other brokerage companies, the environment is user-friendly.

Name of the brokerDegiro
Partner bank where your account is heldFlatex
Client accounts2 million
Warranty of securities and funds€100, 000 for your securities
€20,0 000 for the cash
Creation date2013 for individuals
CountryNetherlands
Tax concession availableSecurities account
Financial productsShares, bonds, ETFs, options,
futures, UCITS, CFD, Forex,
Warrant, Turbo, Certificate
Inactivity feesFree
Custody feeFree
Euronext brokerage fees
 Paris, Brussels
and Amsterdam stock exchanges
Share€0 
Bond€3.90
Trackers€0 
UCITS€0 
London (LSE)
and Frankfurt (Xetra) stock exchanges
brokerage fees
Order over €0€3.90
United States Stock Exchanges
(NYSE, NASDAQ, ARCA, AMEX)
brokerage fees
Share€0 
Tracker€0 
Source : https://www.degiro.com

Interactive Brokers (IB) is one of the largest online brokerage companies in the US market. This broker is primarily aimed at informed and experienced investors.

Name of the brokerInteractive Brokers
Client accounts1.8 million
Assets under management$109 billion
Warranty of securities and fundsSIPC: warranty
$500, 000 for your securities
$25,0 000 for the cash
Maximum guarantee for securities + cash:
 $500,000
Creation date1977
CountryUnited States
Tax concession availableSecurities account
Financial productsShares, bonds, ETFs, options,
futures, OPCVM, CFD, Forex,
Warrant, Turbo, Certificats,
Cryptocurrencies
Inactivity feesFree
Custody feeFree
Euronext brokerage fees
 Paris, Brussels
and Amsterdam stock exchanges
Order over €0 (in euros)0.1 % (minimum €4, maximum €29)
Orders over $0 (in dollars)0.1 % (minimum $6, maximum $39)
United States Stock Exchanges
(NYSE, NASDAQ, ARCA, AMEX)
brokerage fees
Orders over $0 (in dollars)0.005 par action (minimum $1, maximum 1 %)
Source : https://www.interactivebrokers.co.uk/en

The fee system is quite complicated. I recommend that you consult the website if you are considering opening a securities account with this broker.

Conclusion– Ordinary securities account

The ordinary securities account account allows you to invest in a wide range of financial securities and has no withdrawal limit. However, depending on the tax system in your country of residence, some financial securities may be more interesting to purchase.

Jeff DEMANOU

A former computer engineer, Jeff DEMANOU is now financially independent thanks to his various investments. He shares his knowledge on his blog and in his book "Investing in the stock market like a pro".