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Bestinvest vs BlackBull Markets

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Bestinvest

Bestinvest

UK long-term fund and SIPP investors

Bestinvest is a UK investment platform offering stocks, funds, ETFs and ready-made portfolios across ISA, SIP…

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BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Active forex and multi-asset traders

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and pla…

Head-to-head comparison

Bestinvest vs BlackBull Markets
Feature Bestinvest BlackBull Markets
Minimum deposit - US$0
Stock trading fee UK shares: £4.95 per online trade; telephone dealing: £30 per trade -
Regulators FCA FSA
Best for UK long-term fund and SIPP investors Active forex and multi-asset traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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Business Account
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

Bestinvest

Bestinvest

Pros

  • No fund dealing fees
  • No US share dealing fees
  • Free withdrawal and no exit fees
  • SIPP fee is competitive with no setup charge
  • Free unlimited investment coaching sessions
  • Over 3,700 funds, shares, ETFs and investment trusts available
  • Flexible ISA - withdraw and replace without losing allowance
  • FSCS protection up to £85,000

Cons

  • £4.95 per UK share and ETF trade
  • FX conversion fee of 0.95% on US shares and foreign currency transactions
  • SIPP minimum charge of £120 per year even on small balances
  • No fractional shares
  • No demo account
  • Limited to UK and US shares only - no European or Asian exchanges
  • Mobile app redirects to browser for some investment actions
BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

Pros

  • US$0 minimum deposit on ECN accounts
  • Prime spreads start from 0.0 pips
  • Client funds are kept in segregated accounts
  • TradingView, MT4, MT5 and cTrader are available
  • CopyTrader can copy trades in real time
  • Free TradingView Essential, Plus or Premium is available
  • Free VPS available after a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots

Cons

  • Prime and Prime+ charge US$3.00 per lot per side
  • Swap-free accounts may carry administrative fees
  • Free VPS requires a $2,000 deposit and 20 monthly lots
  • USD $25 VPS charge applies if requirements are not met
  • Standard ECN spreads start at 0.8 pips
Bestinvest

Bestinvest

Bestinvest is a UK investment platform offering stocks, funds, ETFs and ready-made portfolios across ISA, SIPP and general investment accounts, backed by Evelyn Partners.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets

BlackBull Markets is a forex and multi-asset broker with $0 ECN minimum deposits, segregated accounts and platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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