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Hantec Markets vs Lightyear

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Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy trading…

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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

Hantec Markets vs Lightyear
Feature Hantec Markets Lightyear
Minimum deposit — —
Stock trading fee — 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, FSC FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Forex and CFD traders using MT4 or MT5 Cost-conscious long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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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

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Pros

  • Hantec Global account is described as zero-commission trading
  • Hantec Pro account is described as tight spreads and low commissions
  • Free Balance Guard negative balance protection is available
  • Hantec Social gives access to copy trading
  • Hantec Demo account supports trading in a virtual environment
  • Hantec Cent account supports micro-lot trading

Cons

  • Stock exposure is presented as Stock CFDs
  • Cryptocurrency exposure is presented as Cryptocurrency CFDs
  • No association with third-party Expert Advisors or automated trading tools
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
Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets

Hantec Markets offers forex and CFD trading with MT4, MT5, Hantec Web Trader, mobile trading and copy trading through Hantec Social.

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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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