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Dodl vs Zacks Trade

Compare Dodl and Zacks Trade 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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Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade

Active traders seeking research tools

Zacks Trade is a US broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds and mutual funds with per-share commissions,…

Head-to-head comparison

Dodl vs Zacks Trade
Feature Dodl Zacks Trade
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 $0.01 per share, $1 minimum; stocks under $1/share: 1% of trade value
Regulators FCA SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Beginner long-term investors Active traders seeking research tools
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Options
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Funds
Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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Fractional Shares
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Margin
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Demo Account
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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
Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade

Pros

  • Regulated by SEC and FINRA; SIPC member
  • Access to 90+ international exchanges across 33 countries
  • Competitive margin rates starting at 8.83%
  • Free broker-assisted trades at standard commission rates
  • Zacks Rank and 20+ free research subscriptions included
  • Paper trading demo account available
  • No account transfer fee (ACAT)

Cons

  • Stock and ETF trades carry per-share commissions; not commission-free
  • $15/month inactivity fee for smaller accounts
  • No forex, crypto, futures, or commodities trading
  • Account opening process can take more than a week
  • No educational resources or retirement planning tools
  • Customer support limited to phone and email, Monday to Friday 9am-6pm ET
  • Mutual fund trades cost $27.50 each
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.

Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade

Zacks Trade is a US broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds and mutual funds with per-share commissions, low margin rates and access to 90+ international exchanges.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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