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Dodl vs Stash

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

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…

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Stash

Stash

Beginner investors starting small

Stash is a US micro-investing app offering fractional shares, ETFs, Smart Portfolio robo-advisor, IRAs, and a…

Head-to-head comparison

Dodl vs Stash
Feature Dodl Stash
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee No dealing commission; stamp duty 0.50% on UK share purchases; PTM levy £1.50 on UK trades over £10,000 No trading commission
Regulators FCA SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Beginner long-term investors Beginner investors starting small
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Funds
Ready Made Portfolios
Isa
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Sipp
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

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
Stash

Stash

Pros

  • Low $3/month entry-level subscription
  • No trading commissions on stocks or ETFs
  • Fractional shares from $0.01
  • Smart Portfolio automated investing with quarterly rebalancing
  • IRA match of 3% on contributions for Stash+ subscribers
  • Stock-Back card earns stock rewards on everyday spending
  • Beginner-friendly interface with investment guidance

Cons

  • Monthly subscription fee can be disproportionately high for small account balances
  • No options, futures, forex, or CFD trading
  • Crypto trading discontinued in December 2023
  • Smart Portfolio does not support IRAs or tax-loss harvesting
  • No human financial adviser access
  • $100 outgoing ACAT transfer fee
  • Limited advanced charting and research tools
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.

Stash

Stash

Stash is a US micro-investing app offering fractional shares, ETFs, Smart Portfolio robo-advisor, IRAs, and a Stock-Back debit card on a flat monthly subscription.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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