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Hargreaves Lansdown vs Libertex

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

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…

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Libertex

Libertex

Active CFD traders and stock investors

Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Li…

Head-to-head comparison

Hargreaves Lansdown vs Libertex
Feature Hargreaves Lansdown Libertex
Minimum deposit - 100 EUR
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 FCA CySEC, BaFin
Best for UK long-term ISA and SIPP investors Active CFD traders and stock investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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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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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

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
Libertex

Libertex

Pros

  • 0% commission on Libertex Invest stock purchases
  • CFD commissions start from 0.0%
  • Deposits are free
  • PayPal and Skrill withdrawals are free
  • Demo account includes 50,000 Euros
  • MT4 and MT5 support automatic trading
  • Libertex platform minimum trade volume is 20 EUR

Cons

  • Minimum first deposit is 100 EUR
  • Inactivity fee applies after 180 calendar days
  • Neteller withdrawals cost 1%
  • Credit and debit card withdrawals cost 1 EUR
  • Bank wire withdrawals cost 0.5% (min 2 EUR, max 10 EUR)
  • Overnight swaps apply to CFD positions
  • Professional clients waive ICF compensation
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.

Libertex

Libertex

Libertex combines CFD trading across major asset classes with commission-free real stock investing through Libertex Invest.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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