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Bolero

Founded 1999 Headquartered Belgium ✓ FSMA · NBB

Bolero is the online investment platform of KBC Bank for investors domiciled in Belgium, with trading on more than twenty markets, tiered pricing and research from KBC analysts.

✓ Pros
  • Tiered pricing from €2.50 per order
  • KBC Bank backing
  • No custody fee
  • Online trading on more than twenty markets
✗ Cons
  • Costs depend on order size (see tariff sheet): €2.50 to €7.50 for orders up to €2,500, then €15 per €10,000 (max. €50)
  • Account only for customers domiciled in Belgium
  • No fractional shares

Fees & costs

Min. deposit
€0
Trading
Euronext (Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Dublin, Milan, Oslo): €2.50 up to €250, €5 for €250-€1,000, €7.50 for €1,000-€2,500, then €15 per €10,000 (max €50); US (NYSE, Nasdaq): $2.50 / $5 / $15 / $20 per $10,000 (max $50) by the same order-size tiers. ETF Playlist: reduced brokerage on any market, from €2.50. Realtime quotes on Euronext and US at no extra cost for active investors.
Stock fee
€2.50 to €7.50 (orders up to €2,500), then €15 per €10,000 (max €50)
Spread
N/A (exchange-traded, market spreads apply)
Deposits
Free
Withdrawals
Free
Inactivity
None (dormant accounts transferred to the Deposit and Consignment Office: 10%, max €50)

Platforms & features

✓
Web Platform
Full-featured browser-based trading
✓
Mobile App
Trade on iOS and Android
✓
Research Reports
In-depth market analysis and stock reports
✓
Crowdfunding
Access to equity crowdfunding opportunities
✓
Educational Content
Bolero Academy with courses and webinars
✗
Paper Trading
Practice with virtual money

Who this fits best

In short: Bolero suits investors domiciled in Belgium who want a bank-backed platform with tiered pricing. You do not need to be a KBC customer; for KBC customers banking and investing are integrated.

✓ belgian_investors✓ kbc_customers✓ Long-term investors
Less suitable for

Not suitable for people who are not domiciled in Belgium, or for those who want fractional shares.

Account opening steps

  1. 1.

    Belgian Residence Required

    You must be an adult domiciled in Belgium. You do not need to be a KBC customer

  2. 2.

    Online Registration

    Complete the online application on bolero.be

  3. 3.

    Identity Verification

    Verify your identity through eID or document upload

  4. 4.

    Fund Account

    Transfer funds from your bank account

  5. 5.

    Start Investing

    Trade online on more than twenty markets

Editorial review

Bolero is de online broker van KBC, opgericht in 1999 en onder toezicht van de FSMA en NBB. Een Bolero-rekening kun je alleen openen als je meerderjarig en gedomicilieerd in België bent; het platform is dus niet bedoeld voor inwoners van Nederland. Je kunt online handelen op meer dan twintig markten, waaronder Euronext, NYSE en NASDAQ; er zijn meer dan 4 miljoen beursgenoteerde effecten. Er is geen minimale storting vereist. Het tarief is gestaffeld naar ordergrootte. Op Euronext betaal je €2,50 tot €250, €5 tot €1.000, €7,50 tot €2.500 en daarboven €15 per €10.000 (maximaal €50). Voor Amerikaanse orders is het $2,50, $5, $15 en daarboven $20 per $10.000 (maximaal $50). Bewaarloon is er niet.

Het gestaffelde tarief maakt de kosten per order vooraf te berekenen. Bolero is een dienst van KBC Bank en biedt onder meer onderzoek van KBC-analisten en marktrapporten. Je hoeft geen KBC-klant te zijn om een rekening te openen. Je kunt handelen in aandelen, ETF's, obligaties, opties, turbo's, warrants en crypto.

Een nadeel is dat er geen fractionele aandelen beschikbaar zijn. Voor kleine en grote orders kunnen de kosten hoger uitvallen dan bij sommige andere brokers; vergelijk daarom het tariefblad met je eigen ordergrootte.

Frequently asked

Do I need a KBC account to use Bolero?
No, you do not need to be a KBC customer. You can open a Bolero account if you are an adult domiciled in Belgium.
What are Bolero's trading fees?
Bolero charges tiered brokerage: on Euronext €2.50 up to €250, €5 up to €1,000, €7.50 up to €2,500 and above that €15 per €10,000 (maximum €50). For US orders it is $2.50, $5, $15 and above that $20 per $10,000 (maximum $50).
Is Bolero regulated?
Yes, Bolero is part of KBC Bank and is regulated by the FSMA (Belgian Financial Services Authority) and the NBB (National Bank of Belgium).
Can I open a Bolero account if I live in the Netherlands?
No. You can open a Bolero account if you are an adult domiciled in Belgium.
Does Bolero offer fractional shares?
No, Bolero does not currently offer fractional shares. You need to buy whole shares.
What is Bolero Academy?
Bolero Academy is an educational platform offering courses, webinars, and investing tips for beginners and experienced investors.
Can I trade options on Bolero?
Yes, Bolero offers options trading on select markets alongside stocks, ETFs, and turbos.

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