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ii vs Wealthsimple

Compare ii and Wealthsimple side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ii

ii

Flat-fee long-term investors

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed opt…

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Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Canadian beginner and passive investors

Wealthsimple is a Canadian all-in-one financial platform offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, mana…

Head-to-head comparison

ii vs Wealthsimple
Feature ii Wealthsimple
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee UK and US shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): Core £3.99 per trade; Plus £3.99 per trade; Premium £2.99 per trade Commission-free on Canadian and US exchanges
Regulators FCA CIRO, OSC
Best for Flat-fee long-term investors Canadian beginner and passive investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Funds
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Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Isa
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Sipp
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Fractional Shares
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Margin
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Pros & cons

ii

ii

Pros

  • Core plan starts at £5.99 per month
  • Regular investments are Free on every plan
  • No fees for transfers in or out
  • SIPP, ISA and Trading Account sit under one plan
  • Hold up to 9 currencies in SIPP and Trading Account
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Funds cost £1.49 on Plus and Free on Premium
  • Plus gives 5 free family accounts; Premium gives unlimited

Cons

  • Core is limited to portfolios up to £100,000
  • Junior ISA is not included on the Core plan
  • Same day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost £15
  • Other currency withdrawals cost £15
  • Telephone trades cost £49
  • Non-personal accounts add £30 per month
  • Premium costs £39.99 per month
  • Core FX conversion is 0.75%
Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Pros

  • Commission-free stock and ETF trading
  • No account, inactivity, or transfer-out fees on self-directed accounts
  • Fractional shares with a $1 minimum investment
  • Integrated robo-advisor, self-directed trading, and crypto in one app
  • Multiple registered account types including TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and RESP
  • CIPF investor protection up to $1 million per account category
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • TradingView charting integration on web platform

Cons

  • 1.5% CAD/USD currency conversion fee applies to most US stock trades unless a USD account is held
  • $10 per month USD account fee for Core plan users
  • No mutual funds, bonds, GICs, CFDs, or forex products
  • No demo account
  • Advanced research and charting tools are limited compared to full-service brokers
  • Managed portfolio customization is restricted to a small set of model portfolios
  • Higher-tier benefits require $100,000 or $500,000 in household assets
ii

ii

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed options and multi-currency investing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a Canadian all-in-one financial platform offering commission-free stock and ETF trading, managed portfolios, crypto, and tax filing in a single app.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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