Compare Investing & Brokerage in France

Live offers across tracked providers in France — updated daily from the Giraffy database.

Live offers

29 live offers compared from 15 providers, from 0.50% /an. Updated daily.

Degiro France Degiro

0.50% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 1 € + 0,5 %
  • Types de comptes: Courtier
  • Investissement minimum: 0 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Commissions faibles

Nalo Nalo

0.50% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,5 %–1,5 %
  • Types de comptes: Robo
  • Investissement minimum: 1 000 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Objectifs de vie investir

Ramifier Ramify

0.50% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,5%
  • Types de comptes: Robo
  • Investissement minimum: 1 000 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Robot ETF Premium

AFER Épargne AFER

0.50% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,5 %–1,5 %
  • Types de comptes: Assurance-vie
  • Investissement minimum: 300 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: assurance vétéran

Yomoni Yomoni

0.60% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,6 %–1,6 %
  • Types de comptes: Robo
  • Investissement minimum: 1 000 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: robot primé

Épargnez maintenant, pour plus tard Trade Republic

€1 /mois

Épargnez maintenant, pour plus tard de Trade Republic (Investing) dans le secteur bancaire. Offre en direct suivie quotidiennement par Giraffy.

  • Fournisseur: République commerciale

Crédit Agricole Invest Crédit Agricole

1% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 1,0 %–2,0 %
  • Types de comptes: Fonds
  • Investissement minimum: 100 €/mois
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Prêteur national

Caisse d'Epargne Invest Caisse d'Epargne

1% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 1,0 %–2,0 %
  • Types de comptes: Fonds
  • Investissement minimum: 150 €/mois
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Épargne mutuelle

Goodvest Goodvest

1% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 1,0%
  • Types de comptes: Robo
  • Investissement minimum: 300 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: ESG uniquement

Crédit Mutuel Invest Crédit Mutuel

1% /an

  • Frais de plateforme: 1,0 %–2,0 %
  • Types de comptes: Fonds
  • Investissement minimum: 100 €/mois
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Banque mutualiste

Actions US Degiro

€1 /month

  • Fournisseur: Degiro

Euronext Paris Degiro

€1 /month

  • Fournisseur: Degiro

Plan de la République du Commerce Trade Republic

€100 /mois

Plan Trade Republic de Trade Republic (Investissement) dans le secteur bancaire. Offre en direct suivie quotidiennement par Giraffy.

  • Fournisseur: République commerciale

Investissez pendant que vous dépensez Trade Republic

€100 /mois

Investissez pendant que vous dépensez de Trade Republic (Investing) dans le secteur bancaire. Offre en direct suivie quotidiennement par Giraffy.

  • Fournisseur: République commerciale

Degiro Plan Degiro

€100 /month

  • Fournisseur: Degiro

Nous sommes tous des investisseurs Degiro

€100 /month

  • Fournisseur: Degiro

100 € Degiro

€100 /month

  • Fournisseur: Degiro

Fini les voeux Commence à investir Degiro

€100 /month

  • Fournisseur: Degiro

Bourse Direct Bourse Direct

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,99 €+
  • Types de comptes: Courtier
  • Investissement minimum: 0 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Le plus ancien courtier français

Bourse de BoursoBank BoursoBank

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 1,99 €
  • Types de comptes: Courtier
  • Investissement minimum: 0 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: En ligne uniquement

Cdiscount Bourse Cdiscount Banque

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,99 €
  • Types de comptes: Courtier
  • Investissement minimum: 0 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Courtier à bas coût

Bourse Fortuneo Fortuneo

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 0,95 €–25 €
  • Types de comptes: Courtier
  • Investissement minimum: 0 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Plans ETF gratuits

Revolut Invest FR Revolut

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 0 €–7,99 €/mois
  • Types de comptes: Courtier
  • Investissement minimum: 1 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Actions fractionnaires

République commerciale FR Trade Republic

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 1 € forfaitaire
  • Types de comptes: Dépôt
  • Investissement minimum: 10 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Garde zéro

BoursoBank PEA + CTO BoursoBank

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: Frais de plateforme : 0 € ; minimum de transaction : 0,99 €.
  • Types de comptes: PEA, CTO, AV
  • Investissement minimum: 1 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Pas de frais de plateforme ; la banque en ligne la plus populaire de France

Degiro France Degiro

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: À partir de 1 € + 0,50 €/transaction ; Forfait Plus 5,75 €/mois
  • Types de comptes: CTO, PEA
  • Investissement minimum: 1 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Plus de 50 places boursières ; accès international le plus étendu

Fortuneo PEA + CTO Fortuneo

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: Frais de plateforme nuls ; à partir de 0,99 €/transaction
  • Types de comptes: PEA, CTO, OPCVM
  • Investissement minimum: 100 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Crédit Mutuel Arkéa ; échanges de SRD forts

République commerciale France Trade Republic

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: 1 € forfaitaire par commande
  • Types de comptes: CTO (sans PEA)
  • Investissement minimum: 1 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: 4 % sur les liquidités non investies ; pas de PEA

Bourse Direct PEA Bourse Direct

Price on request

  • Frais de plateforme: À partir de 0,99 €/commande ; 0 € de frais de gestion
  • Types de comptes: PEA, CTO, OPCVM
  • Investissement minimum: 100 €
  • Fonctionnalité clé: Plus ancien courtier en ligne français ; spécialiste PEA

What is investing in France?

Investing means putting money into assets — shares, funds, ETFs, bonds — to grow it over time, accepting the risk of loss. French savers typically invest through three wrappers: an ordinary compte-titres, the tax-advantaged Plan d'Épargne en Actions (PEA) for European equities, and assurance-vie, the country's most popular long-term envelope. The choice of wrapper shapes both taxation and the range of assets available.

How the French market works

Access has broadened from traditional banks to low-cost brokers and digital platforms. Online brokers such as Bourse Direct, Fortuneo and BoursoBank offer PEA and compte-titres with competitive dealing fees; pan-European players Trade Republic and Degiro brought commission-free or near-zero pricing to French investors. Institutions like Caisse d'Epargne and Crédit Agricole distribute funds and managed mandates, while AFER is a well-known assurance-vie association. Gains inside a PEA become tax-advantaged after five years; assurance-vie offers favourable treatment after eight. France has a strong culture of guaranteed savings, so many households still hold most cash in the Livret A and fonds euros, but low regulated rates have pushed more savers toward ETFs and shares. The PEA is capped at €150,000 in contributions and limited to EU-domiciled equities and eligible funds, while a compte-titres has no cap and gives access to US and global markets — the trade-off being full taxation of gains.

Benefits

Long-term growth — Equities and diversified ETFs have historically outpaced regulated savings like the Livret A over long horizons.

Tax wrappers — The PEA and assurance-vie can shelter gains from the standard 30% flat tax (prélèvement forfaitaire unique) once holding conditions are met.

Low entry cost — Fractional shares and ETFs let you start with small, regular amounts.

How to choose

Match the wrapper to your goal: a PEA for European shares and ETFs, a compte-titres for global or US stocks, assurance-vie for a flexible long-term mix. Compare dealing fees, custody charges (droits de garde), currency costs and the fund range. Above all, weigh your risk tolerance and time horizon, and favour diversified, low-cost funds over concentrated bets.

Leading providers in France

Bourse Direct, Fortuneo and BoursoBank are established French online brokers with strong PEA offers. Trade Republic and Degiro compete hard on price for shares and ETFs. AFER, Caisse d'Epargne and Crédit Agricole are prominent for assurance-vie and managed solutions.

What it costs

Costs are mainly per-trade commissions and annual fees. Low-cost brokers charge from around €0.50 to a few euros per order, while full-service or fund-based routes can run to 1% or more a year once management fees are counted. Fees on this comparison range up to about €100, reflecting the spread between discount brokers and managed products. The costs that quietly matter most are the recurring ones: an actively managed fund charging 1.5% to 2% a year, or a wrapper with entry fees, can consume a large share of long-run returns, whereas a diversified ETF often costs a fraction of a percent. Outside a tax wrapper, remember that gains and dividends are generally taxed at the 30% prélèvement forfaitaire unique, so the after-tax, after-fee return is the figure worth comparing.

Protections and regulation

The AMF regulates investment services, markets and product marketing, and maintains a public blacklist of unauthorised firms. Client assets held by an approved investment firm are covered by the FGDR investor-protection scheme up to €70,000 if the firm fails — separate from the €100,000 deposit guarantee. Investment carries no capital guarantee: values can fall as well as rise.

Common questions

PEA or assurance-vie? — A PEA is cheaper and cleaner for European equities; assurance-vie is broader and useful for estate planning. Many investors hold both.

How much do I need to start? — Often very little — some platforms allow single-digit-euro purchases of ETFs.

Are my gains taxed? — Outside a wrapper, the 30% flat tax generally applies; PEA and assurance-vie reduce this once holding periods are met.

Investing & Brokerage in France — FAQ

How do I start investing in France?

Giraffy tracks 5 investing platforms across Degiro,Nalo,Ramify,AFER,Yomoni providers in France. Most platforms let you open an account online in minutes. Consider your risk tolerance, investment horizon, and whether you want self-directed or managed portfolios before choosing a platform.

What are platform fees and why do they matter?

Platform fees are what you pay to hold investments — typically an annual percentage of your portfolio (0.15–0.45%) or a flat monthly fee. On a £50,000 portfolio, a 0.1% difference in platform fee is £50/year — small annually but significant compounded over decades. Compare total cost: platform fee plus fund charges (OCF/TER).

What is the difference between ETFs, index funds, and individual stocks?

ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and index funds both hold a basket of securities tracking a market index — they provide instant diversification at low cost. Individual stocks are single-company shares with higher risk and potential return. Most long-term investors start with low-cost index funds or ETFs before branching into individual stock picking.

Is my money protected if my investing platform fails?

Investor protection varies by market. In the UK, the FSCS covers up to £85,000 in eligible investments per firm. In the US, SIPC covers up to $500,000. In France, check whether your platform is ACPR-regulated — this determines what protection applies.

What is a minimum investment amount on investing platforms?

Many platforms in France now offer fractional shares and funds with minimums as low as £1 or equivalent. Traditional brokers may require a minimum opening deposit of £500–£5,000. Compare minimums on each deal card if you're starting with a small amount.

What taxes apply to investment returns?

Investment returns may be subject to capital gains tax (on profits when you sell) and income tax (on dividends). Rules differ significantly between markets — in France, check the ACPR (Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution)'s guidance or consult a tax adviser. Using tax-efficient wrappers (ISA in the UK, TFSA in Canada, etc.) where available can significantly reduce your tax bill.

What is the difference between active and passive investing?

Passive investing tracks a market index (e.g. S&P 500, FTSE All-World) via index funds or ETFs — low cost, broad diversification, and typically outperforms most active funds over 10+ years. Active investing involves fund managers (or you) selecting individual securities trying to beat the market — higher cost, higher risk, mixed results.