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Charles Stanley Direct vs justTRADE

Compare Charles Stanley Direct and justTRADE side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

UK long-term investors and fund holders

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA…

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justTRADE

justTRADE

Cost-conscious German retail investors

justTRADE is a German neobroker founded in 2019 that offers stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and 65+ cryptocurrenci…

Head-to-head comparison

Charles Stanley Direct vs justTRADE
Feature Charles Stanley Direct justTRADE
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee £10 per online trade; telephone dealing 1% (min £25, max £100) EUR 0 order commission plus EUR 1 external costs per exchange trade; spreads apply
Regulators FCA BaFin
Best for UK long-term investors and fund holders Cost-conscious German retail investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Funds
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Pros

  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection
  • Wide range of accounts: ISA, SIPP, Junior ISA, GIA, business account
  • Access to 12,500+ UK and international investments
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • £50 trading credit every six months offsets dealing costs
  • In-house research and market commentary
  • Flexible ISA feature uncommon among competitors

Cons

  • No demo account
  • £10 per trade for shares, ETFs and investment trusts is among the highest of UK platforms
  • Annual platform fee minimum of £60 disadvantages smaller portfolios
  • Annual fee cap raised to £600 in 2024, increasing costs for mid-size portfolios
  • FX conversion charge of 1% on trades under £10,000
  • Bonds and gilts available by telephone only
  • No fractional shares
  • Basic mobile app lacks advanced charting and research tools
justTRADE

justTRADE

Pros

  • No depot management or account fees
  • EUR 0 order commission on stocks and ETFs - only EUR 1 in external costs per exchange trade
  • No commission on ETF and crypto savings plans
  • 65+ native cryptocurrencies with 24/7 trading
  • Access to 1.75 million+ derivatives and certificates
  • Crypto staking available (ETH, SOL, ADA)
  • Deposit protection up to EUR 1.63M via Sutor Bank voluntary fund
  • Extended equity trading hours 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Cons

  • No demo account
  • No fractional shares outside of savings plans
  • Native crypto cannot be withdrawn to external wallets
  • EUR 500 minimum order volume for certificates and warrants
  • No phone customer support - email and FAQ only
  • No joint, minor, or business accounts
  • Savings plan selection limited to around 290 ETFs, ETCs, and ETPs
  • No foreign currency accounts
Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA accounts with in-house research.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

justTRADE

justTRADE

justTRADE is a German neobroker founded in 2019 that offers stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and 65+ cryptocurrencies with EUR 0 order commission plus EUR 1 external costs per exchange trade and no depot fees.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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