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FXTM vs Hargreaves Lansdown

Compare FXTM and Hargreaves Lansdown side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FXTM

FXTM

Active forex and CFD traders using MetaTrader

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and Meta…

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Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's largest retail investment platform, offering ISAs, SIPPs, funds, shares, ETFs…

Head-to-head comparison

FXTM vs Hargreaves Lansdown
Feature FXTM Hargreaves Lansdown
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - £6.95 per online trade (0-19 trades/month); £3.95 per trade (20+ trades/month); £29 by phone; free via monthly Direct Debit regular investing
Regulators FSC, FSCA FCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders using MetaTrader UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Futures
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Money Market Funds
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Pros & cons

FXTM

FXTM

Pros

  • Commission-free trading can reduce transaction costs
  • Spreads from 0.0 may lower active trading costs
  • Risk-free practice accounts let beginners test trades
  • Daily trade ideas are sent directly to the inbox
  • FXTM App supports one-tap trading and real-time signals
  • MT5 adds advanced analysis and charting options
  • FXTM Rewards points can be withdrawn as cash
  • Free calculators help manage risk and FX rates

Cons

  • Regional restrictions limit account availability
  • Exinity Works (CY) Ltd does not conduct regulated activities
Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Pros

  • UK's largest retail investment platform with over 2 million clients
  • Wide product range: funds, shares, ETFs, bonds, gilts, investment trusts, VCTs
  • ISA, SIPP, Lifetime ISA, Junior ISA, and Junior SIPP accounts available
  • No inactivity or withdrawal fees
  • Free monthly Direct Debit regular investing for both shares and funds
  • Extensive research tools, analyst ratings, and educational content
  • Segregated client funds and FSCS protection up to £85,000
  • No account charge for Junior ISA holders

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • Share dealing fee of £6.95 is higher than several UK competitors
  • Fund annual charge is uncapped for smaller portfolios and can be expensive at scale
  • New £1.95 fund dealing fee introduced from March 2026 where trades were previously free
  • Annual share charge cap raised to £150 per year per account from £45
  • FX conversion fees apply on all overseas share trades
  • No CFDs, forex, crypto, or spread betting products
FXTM

FXTM

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and MetaTrader platforms.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's largest retail investment platform, offering ISAs, SIPPs, funds, shares, ETFs and ready-made portfolios to over 2 million clients.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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