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FxPro vs Lightyear

Compare FxPro and Lightyear side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FxPro

FxPro

Active forex and CFD traders

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge pl…

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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

FxPro vs Lightyear
Feature FxPro Lightyear
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 2,000+ shares; spread varies by instrument 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 FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB, FSA FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Cost-conscious long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Futures
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Margin
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Spread Betting
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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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

FxPro

FxPro

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CySEC - top-tier regulators
  • Choice of four trading platforms including MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FxPro Edge
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Raw+ and cTrader accounts
  • No deposit or standard withdrawal fees
  • Over 2,100 tradable instruments across forex, indices, shares, and more
  • Fast execution with a high proportion of orders filled at the requested price or better
  • Spread betting available for UK clients via FxPro Edge
  • Demo account with up to $10,000,000 virtual funds

Cons

  • Standard account spreads are above average, typically in the 1.2-1.6 pip range on EUR/USD
  • No US clients accepted
  • Inactivity fee applies after 6 months of no trading
  • FxPro Edge is not available on mobile
  • Limited educational resources compared to industry leaders
  • Crypto CFDs not available to UK retail clients
  • $30,000 minimum required for Elite account tier
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
FxPro

FxPro

FxPro is a multi-regulated forex and CFD broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader, and the proprietary FxPro Edge platform across more than 2,100 instruments.

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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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