Solartecna / solartecna.com has been flagged by Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority for "Other". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
Solartecna / solartecna.com seems more interested in acquiring new customers than taking care of existing ones. The marketing is aggressive but the product is mediocre. Once you are past the honeymoon period, the cracks in their service become very apparent.
Pros: No hidden fees|Social trading features|Good mobile app|Tax reports included
Cons: Limited social trading features|Alert system is basic
I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to Solartecna / solartecna.com. They said they do not accept in-kind transfers for my asset type. I had to sell, withdraw, deposit, and rebuy - incurring taxes and spread costs. They did not tell me this before I signed up.
Pros: Copy trading available|Comprehensive tools|Portfolio tracking tools|Good mobile app
Cons: Wait times can be long during peak hours
After for about ten months with Solartecna / solartecna.com, I can only describe the experience as death by a thousand cuts. No single issue was catastrophic, but the constant stream of small problems, slow responses, and missing features wore me down until I finally left.
Pros: Fast execution|Customizable dashboard|Regular updates
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Tried to withdraw my funds from Solartecna / solartecna.com and was told I needed to pay a "withdrawal tax" of 20%. This is a red flag. No legitimate broker charges withdrawal taxes. When I refused, they became aggressive and eventually stopped all communication. My entire investment is gone.
Cons: Lost entire investment|Reported to authorities|Unresponsive
Several red flags with Solartecna / solartecna.com: (1) They promise unrealistically high returns, (2) They're not registered with Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, (3) Their contact information is vague, (4) They pressure you to deposit quickly. I recommend everyone do thorough due diligence before investing with any company.
Cons: Flagged by Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority|Cannot verify credentials
Solartecna / solartecna.com changed their fee structure with one month notice. What was a flat fee became a percentage. For my account size it meant a huge increase. When I objected they said I could leave. So I am leaving and writing this review.
Pros: Fast execution|Social trading features|Dividend tracking|Stable platform
Cons: No live chat on mobile
Solartecna / solartecna.com has the worst mobile app I have ever used for investing. It crashes constantly, features that work on desktop are missing entirely, and the security implementation is questionable at best. How they released this app is beyond me.
Pros: Good mobile app|No hidden fees|Reliable uptime
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague|Limited cryptocurrency options
The spread at Solartecna / solartecna.com is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them after hearing about them at a conference and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Segregated accounts|Multi-device support
Cons: Wish they had more educational resources|Nothing significant
Solartecna / solartecna.com advertises low fees but once you dig into the fine print, there are numerous charges that add up quickly. Inactivity fees, withdrawal fees, currency conversion fees - it all eats into your returns. I wish I had read the terms more carefully.
Pros: Personal attention|Demo account available
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers|Account statements could be more detailed
After using Solartecna / solartecna.com for over three years, I decided to move my account elsewhere. The platform was unreliable, withdrawals took an unreasonable amount of time, and I could never get a straight answer from customer service. Frustrating experience overall.
Pros: Smooth onboarding|Risk management tools
Cons: Cannot customize dashboard fully|Wait times can be long during peak hours