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Speaking from my experience as a forex trader, I find WWF’s fee structure quite different from standard retail brokers—it's more tailored to institutional or professional clients rather than retail traders like myself. Their commissions on stocks and bonds typically range from 0.1% to 0.25% of the trade volume, with a substantial minimum charge of EUR 50 per transaction. For US stocks and ETFs, the pricing converts to a per-share model of 0.04 USD/EUR, but with an even higher minimum fee of EUR 100. Currency exchange operations, something I pay close attention to, incur a 0.05% commission, again with at least a EUR 100 minimum, which is far higher than most brokers I’ve used. OTC derivatives seem inexpensive as a percentage (0.003%–0.15%), yet the EUR 100 minimum applies here too. For ongoing costs, they charge up to 0.25% for instrument safekeeping and up to 0.75% for cash holdings, both with high minimums, meaning even a small portfolio gets hit with significant charges. These high flat fees can be a major hurdle unless you're moving large volumes. In my view, such a pricing model could quickly erode returns for active or smaller traders. For me, transparency around spreads is also crucial, but unfortunately, WWF does not provide clear spread information, making it hard to estimate total trading costs. Based on the above, I would advise caution and a thorough cost analysis for anyone considering WWF, especially if you're used to more traditional retail brokerage pricing.