Best Investment Platform in Romania (2026)

Compare the best platforms for investing in stocks and ETFs in Romania. Updated for 2026 with current fees, ASF regulation, and capital gains tax information.

Tax note for Romania: Romania taxes capital gains at 10% for shares held less than 1 year, and gains from shares held more than 1 year are taxed at 1% (for annual gains up to the threshold) or 3%. Dividend income is taxed at 8%. Romania also applies CASS (health insurance contribution) of 10% on investment income above a threshold. Always consult a tax advisor for your specific situation.

Our pick for Romania

eToro — Zero-commission stocks & ETFs

30M+ users worldwide. 0% commission on real stocks and ETFs. Regulated by CySEC (EU), FCA (UK), and ASIC. Copy top investors automatically. Start with as little as €50.

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Capital at risk. Other fees may apply. See eToro for details.

XTB

4.5/5

Zero-commission stocks and ETFs up to a monthly turnover limit. Strong CFD offering alongside real stocks. Romanian-language customer support. Popular choice among Romanian investors. Regulated by ASF (Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority) and KNF.

0% commissionStocks + ETFs + CFDsRomanian supportNo minimumRegulated: ASF, KNF

eToro

4.5/5

Zero-commission trading on real stocks and ETFs. Social trading and CopyTrader features. Easy-to-use mobile app. Minimum deposit $50. Currency conversion fee applies for non-USD trades.

0% commission3,000+ assetsCopyTraderMin. $50Regulated: CySEC, FCA

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Interactive Brokers

4.7/5

Lowest fees for active investors. Access to 150+ markets worldwide including BVB (Bucharest Stock Exchange). Professional-grade platform. No minimum deposit.

From RON 10/trade13,000+ ETFs150+ marketsNo minimumRegulated: SEC, FCA, CBI

DEGIRO

4.3/5

One of Europe's most popular low-cost brokers. Core Selection ETFs at reduced rates. Simple platform, great for beginners. Part of flatexDEGIRO Bank AG.

Low-cost ETFs50+ exchangesNo minimumBanking licenseRegulated: BaFin, AFM

Trading 212

4.1/5

Commission-free investing with fractional shares. "Pies" feature for automated portfolio building. Competitive interest on uninvested cash. Very popular in Romania. User-friendly app.

0% commissionFractional sharesAutoInvest PiesInterest on cashRegulated: FCA, CySEC

Fee comparison for Romania

Broker	Commission	Platform fee	Min. deposit	Best for
XTB	0%	0 RON	0 RON	Romanian support, BVB access
eToro	0%	0 RON	$50	Social trading, beginners
Interactive Brokers	From RON 10	0 RON	0 RON	Active traders, global access
DEGIRO	Low-cost	RON 12/yr	0 RON	Low-cost ETFs
Trading 212	0%	0 RON	RON 5	Fractional shares

How we chose these brokers

We evaluated brokers available to Romanian residents based on commission structure, platform fees, ASF regulatory status, BVB access, Romanian-language support, and overall user experience. Romania's favorable long-term capital gains rates make brokers suited for buy-and-hold strategies especially attractive.

How to start investing in Romania

Choose a broker from our comparison above. You will need a valid ID (carte de identitate or passport) and proof of address. Most accounts can be opened online in 10-15 minutes. Fund your account via bank transfer and start investing.

For beginners, take advantage of Romania's favorable long-term capital gains tax by investing in a diversified global ETF and holding for more than one year. Automatic monthly contributions will help you build wealth consistently.

Calculate your Romania salary first

Know exactly how much you take home after Romanian income tax, CAS, and CASS before deciding how much to invest each month.

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