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Dodl vs Wealthsimple

Compare Dodl and Wealthsimple 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, Lifetโ€ฆ

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Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Canadian beginner and passive investors

Wealthsimple is a Canadian all-in-one financial platform offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, manaโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Dodl vs Wealthsimple
Feature Dodl Wealthsimple
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee No dealing commission; stamp duty 0.50% on UK share purchases; PTM levy ยฃ1.50 on UK trades over ยฃ10,000 Commission-free on Canadian and US exchanges
Regulators FCA CIRO, OSC
Best for Beginner long-term investors Canadian beginner and passive investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Options
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
Isa
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Sipp
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Fractional Shares
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Margin
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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 ยฃ120,000; investment protection up to ยฃ85,000 per person per firm
  • Cash earns 3.80% AER variable interest in ISA and Lifetime ISA accounts while awaiting investment
  • Minimum investment of just ยฃ25 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 ยฃ1 per month means 0.15% rate only applies above ยฃ8,000 invested
  • No demo account
  • No fractional shares
  • Direct share investments receive no FSCS protection
Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Pros

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading
  • No account, inactivity, or transfer-out fees on self-directed accounts
  • Fractional shares with a $1 minimum investment
  • Integrated robo-advisor, self-directed trading, and crypto in one app
  • Multiple registered account types including TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and RESP
  • CIPF investor protection up to $1 million per account category
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • TradingView charting integration on web platform

Cons

  • 1.5% CAD/USD currency conversion fee applies to most US stock trades unless a USD account is held
  • $10 per month USD account fee for Core plan users
  • No mutual funds, bonds, GICs, CFDs, or forex products
  • No demo account
  • Advanced research and charting tools are limited compared to full-service brokers
  • Managed portfolio customization is restricted to a small set of model portfolios
  • Higher-tier benefits require $100,000 or $500,000 in household assets
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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a Canadian all-in-one financial platform offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, managed portfolios, crypto, and tax filing in a single app.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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