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finanzen.net zero vs Lightyear

Compare finanzen.net zero and Lightyear side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero

Commission-free ETF and savings plan investors

finanzen.net zero is a German neobroker offering commission-free stocks, ETFs, funds, certificates and crypto…

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Lightyear

Lightyear

Cost-conscious long-term investors

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …

Head-to-head comparison

finanzen.net zero vs Lightyear
Feature finanzen.net zero Lightyear
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Free on orders of EUR 500+; EUR 1 flat fee on orders below EUR 500 US shares: 0.10% (0.10 USD min - 1 USD max); UK shares: 1 GBP; EUR-denominated stocks, bonds, ETNs and ETCs: 1 EUR; other European stocks: 0.10%
Regulators BaFin FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Commission-free ETF and savings plan investors Cost-conscious long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
Bonds
Funds
Fractional Shares
Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
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Savings Vaults
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero

Pros

  • Commission-free trading on orders of EUR 500 or more
  • ETF and stock savings plans with no order fee
  • No account, custody or inactivity fees
  • Over 2,300 ETFs and 8,500+ stocks available
  • Crypto trading from EUR 1 with no order commission
  • German deposit guarantee protection up to EUR 100,000 via Baader Bank
  • Customer support by phone, chat and email on weekdays

Cons

  • EUR 1 minimum fee on orders below EUR 500
  • Trades execute only on gettex, limiting venue choice
  • Single-venue execution on gettex with revenue from market maker arrangements rather than direct commissions
  • No demo account
  • No interest paid on uninvested cash
  • No ISA, SIPP or tax-wrapper accounts outside Germany
  • No advanced charting or research tools built in
  • Not available to customers outside Germany and Austria
Lightyear

Lightyear

Pros

  • No account fee
  • Free ETF execution and custody
  • 0.35% FX conversion fee
  • Multi-currency account
  • Fractional investing
  • Web, iOS and Android access
  • Savings Vaults with money market funds
  • SIPC protection for US securities

Cons

  • Stock fees vary by instrument
  • Card deposits cost 0.6%
  • Crypto assets lack investor compensation cover
  • Product availability may vary
  • Money market fund fees apply
  • Some withdrawals may require currency conversion
finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero is a German neobroker offering commission-free stocks, ETFs, funds, certificates and crypto via the gettex exchange, backed by Baader Bank.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Lightyear

Lightyear

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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