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CMC Invest vs Freedom24

Compare CMC Invest and Freedom24 side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CMC Invest

CMC Invest

App-based long-term investors using ISAs and SIPPs

CMC Invest is an app-based investing platform with £0 commission, GIA, flexible ISAs, SIPP, stocks, ETFs and …

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Freedom24

Freedom24

Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, bonds and options

Freedom24 offers stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures and stock options through a web platform and mobile app.

Head-to-head comparison

CMC Invest vs Freedom24
Feature CMC Invest Freedom24
Minimum deposit £1 —
Stock trading fee £0 commission —
Regulators FCA CySEC
Best for App-based long-term investors using ISAs and SIPPs Investors seeking stocks, ETFs, bonds and options
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Funds
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Multi Currency
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Isa
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Sipp
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Pros & cons

CMC Invest

CMC Invest

Pros

  • £0 commission on all in-app trades
  • Core plan has no monthly price plan fee
  • FX fee falls to 0.39% on Premium
  • USD and EUR wallets reduce repeat FX conversions
  • Uninvested cash earns up to 3.30% AER on Premium
  • Transfers can start in-app in as little as 30 seconds
  • Flexible ISAs allow same-year withdrawals and redeposits

Cons

  • Plus costs up to £6.99/month
  • Premium costs up to £10.99/month
  • Core FX fee is 0.99%
  • Failed payments or late settlement cost £25 plus interest
  • Paper documents cost £3 + VAT per document
  • UK share buys carry 0.50% stamp duty
  • UK share trades over £10,000 may add a £1 PTM levy
  • Mutual funds are only on Plus and Premium
Freedom24

Freedom24

Pros

  • Account opening is described as taking 10 minutes
  • Commission-free bank transfer funding is available
  • Stock options can be used to hedge positions
  • Limit and stop orders are supported
  • Expert-led educational courses are available

Cons

  • No cons listed
CMC Invest

CMC Invest

CMC Invest is an app-based investing platform with £0 commission, GIA, flexible ISAs, SIPP, stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. FX and plan fees vary by tier.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Freedom24

Freedom24

Freedom24 offers stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures and stock options through a web platform and mobile app.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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