flatexDEGIRO SE

flatexDEGIRO SE is a leading German financial technology company and pan-European online broker headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It operates proprietary securities trading platforms under the brands flatex, DEGIRO, and ViTrade, serving approximately 3.5 million retail investors across 16 European countries. The company facilitates over 60 million transactions annually, processing around €300 billion in transaction volume on about 50 exchanges worldwide in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, without taking proprietary trading risks. As the parent of flatexDEGIRO Bank AG, a fully licensed banking subsidiary, it provides brokerage services, securities settlement, and custody for assets exceeding €90 billion. With around 1,221 to 1,250 employees, flatexDEGIRO emphasizes in-house technology for high availability and efficiency, boasting a cost-income ratio of about 50%. Founded in 1999, it has grown through key acquisitions like DEGIRO in 2020, positioning it as a benchmark in low-cost, transparent online brokerage for self-directed investors building wealth.