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Deriv vs Dodl

Compare Deriv and Dodl side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Deriv

Deriv

Synthetic index and CFD traders

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and dig…

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Dodl

Dodl

Beginner long-term investors

Dodl is a mobile-only investing app from AJ Bell offering stocks, ETFs and ready-made funds across ISA, Lifet…

Head-to-head comparison

Deriv vs Dodl
Feature Deriv Dodl
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 500+ stocks; spread-based; no commission No dealing commission; stamp duty 0.50% on UK share purchases; PTM levy £1.50 on UK trades over £10,000
Regulators MFSA, LFSA, BVI FSC, VFSC, FSC, SCA FCA
Best for Synthetic index and CFD traders Beginner long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Options
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Margin
-
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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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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Pros & cons

Deriv

Deriv

Pros

  • No commissions on any account type
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Minimum deposit of $5
  • Proprietary synthetic indices tradeable 24/7
  • Seven trading platforms including MT5, cTrader, and DBot
  • Free $10,000 virtual-funds demo account
  • Regulated in multiple jurisdictions including Malta (MFSA)

Cons

  • Forex spreads wider than industry average on standard accounts
  • Inactivity fee of up to $25 after 12 months of no trading
  • Most regulatory coverage is offshore (Tier 3); only MFSA provides Tier 1 oversight
  • No MetaTrader 4 support
  • Limited research and educational content compared to larger brokers
  • No phone customer support
  • Synthetic indices are proprietary; Deriv acts as counterparty
Dodl

Dodl

Pros

  • Low 0.15% annual platform fee with no dealing commissions
  • Backed by AJ Bell, an FCA-regulated FTSE 250 company
  • Offers ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP and general investment account
  • Cash protected by FSCS up to £120,000; investment protection up to £85,000 per person per firm
  • Cash earns 3.80% AER variable interest in ISA and Lifetime ISA accounts while awaiting investment
  • Minimum investment of just £25 per month via direct debit
  • Clean, beginner-friendly mobile interface

Cons

  • App-only - no web browser access
  • Orders execute once daily at a fixed time, not in real time
  • Limited share selection of around 80 UK and US stocks
  • Minimum fee of £1 per month means 0.15% rate only applies above £8,000 invested
  • No demo account
  • No fractional shares
  • Direct share investments receive no FSCS protection
Deriv

Deriv

Deriv is a multi-asset online broker founded in 1999 offering forex, CFDs, crypto, synthetic indices, and digital options across seven trading platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Dodl

Dodl

Dodl is a mobile-only investing app from AJ Bell offering stocks, ETFs and ready-made funds across ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP and GIA accounts with no dealing fees.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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