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A self-directed trading account with an investment house may reduce trading costs compared with trading through a bank, but terms vary by provider. We gathered the offers we found so you can compare the minimum opening amount, trading commissions in Israel and abroad, foreign-currency conversion costs and joining benefits.
Last updated: August 2026
| Provider | Minimum Opening Amount | Monthly Account Fee | Israeli Securities Buy/Sell Commission | Foreign Securities Buy/Sell Commission | Foreign-Currency Conversion Cost | Joining Benefit | Account-Opening Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 15,000 shekels | 15 shekels, offset against trading commissions; new customers receive an exemption | 0.08% (minimum 2.35 ₪) | One cent per share (minimum 7.5$) | Up to 15,000$: 0.7% per transaction; above 15,000$: 0.5% per transaction | Link | |
 | 5,000 shekels | Exempt | 0.07% (minimum 2.9 ₪) | One cent per share (minimum 6$) | Exempt | 200 ₪ joining gift plus a free introductory capital-markets course | Link |
 | 20,000 shekels | Exempt for two years | 0.07% (minimum 3 ₪) | One cent per share (minimum 6$) | 2 agorot spread from the continuous rate, with no conversion commission | Exemption from buy and sell commissions for 100 days after account opening plus a free course. The maximum commission exemption during that period is 20,000 shekels. | Visit Website |
 | 5,000 shekels | New customers are exempt for two years; 15 shekels thereafter | Stocks: 0.08% (minimum 4.65 ₪); index-tracking ETFs: 0.07% | One cent per share (minimum 7.5$) | A spread of 2.1 agorot per dollar from the best rate obtained in our daily interbank tender | Commission reimbursement of up to 500 ₪, plus a free course | Visit Website |
 | 10,000 ₪ minimum | Full exemption from account fees with no time limit | 0.07% in Israel | 1 cent per share in the United States (minimum 6.5$) | Exempt | 100 ₪ joining gift for deposits above 10,000 ₪ | Visit Website |
 | No minimum | Exempt | One cent per share (minimum 2.5$) | 10 ₪ up to half a million shekels. Conversion at the continuous exchange rate. | For deposits above 10,000 shekels, reimbursement of commissions up to $50 during the first 3 months. | Visit Website |
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Compare not only the buy and sell commission, but also the minimum opening amount, monthly account fee, minimum commission per trade and foreign-currency conversion costs.
Not necessarily. A low percentage rate may matter less when there is a high minimum commission, especially for smaller trades.
Even when the trading commission is a percentage of the transaction amount, a minimum charge usually applies to each trade. That minimum can be especially significant for smaller trades.
It can be a significant cost when buying securities abroad. Check not only whether a conversion commission is charged, but also the exchange-rate spread used for the conversion.
Some benefits are offered for a limited period. Before joining, check the account fees and commissions that will apply after the promotion ends.
In many cases, securities can be transferred to the new account without selling them. Before transferring, check whether all holdings can be moved and what costs the existing provider charges.
The table is current as of the date shown at the top of the page. Commissions, promotions and joining terms may change, so confirm the latest terms with the provider before opening an account.
