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CMC Invest vs interactive investor

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CMC Invest

CMC Invest

App-based long-term investors using ISAs and SIPPs

CMC Invest is an app-based investing platform with £0 commission, GIA, flexible ISAs, SIPP, stocks, ETFs and …

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interactive investor

interactive investor

Flat-fee long-term investors

interactive investor is a UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ETFs, bonds, ISAs and SIPPs, wit…

Head-to-head comparison

CMC Invest vs interactive investor
Feature CMC Invest interactive investor
Minimum deposit £1 —
Stock trading fee £0 commission UK & US Shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): £3.99 on Core and Plus; £2.99 on Premium
Regulators FCA FCA
Best for App-based long-term investors using ISAs and SIPPs Flat-fee long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Funds
Multi Currency
Isa
Sipp
Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

CMC Invest

CMC Invest

Pros

  • £0 commission on all in-app trades
  • Core plan has no monthly price plan fee
  • FX fee falls to 0.39% on Premium
  • USD and EUR wallets reduce repeat FX conversions
  • Uninvested cash earns up to 3.30% AER on Premium
  • Transfers can start in-app in as little as 30 seconds
  • Flexible ISAs allow same-year withdrawals and redeposits

Cons

  • Plus costs up to £6.99/month
  • Premium costs up to £10.99/month
  • Core FX fee is 0.99%
  • Failed payments or late settlement cost £25 plus interest
  • Paper documents cost £3 + VAT per document
  • UK share buys carry 0.50% stamp duty
  • UK share trades over £10,000 may add a £1 PTM levy
  • Mutual funds are only on Plus and Premium
interactive investor

interactive investor

Pros

  • Flat monthly plans start at £5.99 instead of a percentage fee
  • Free regular investing across all plans
  • Next-day GBP and EUR withdrawals have no charge
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Premium makes fund trades and dividend reinvestments free
  • Trading Account can hold up to 9 currencies
  • Plus includes 5 free family accounts; Premium includes unlimited
  • Transfers in and out have no ii charge

Cons

  • Core portfolios are limited to £100,000 before Plus applies
  • Core FX conversion fee is 0.75%
  • Other international shares cost £9.99 on Core
  • Same-day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost £15
  • Telephone trades cost £49
  • Junior ISAs are unavailable on the Core plan
  • Premium costs £39.99 per month
  • Company Account applications must be posted
CMC Invest

CMC Invest

CMC Invest is an app-based investing platform with £0 commission, GIA, flexible ISAs, SIPP, stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. FX and plan fees vary by tier.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

interactive investor

interactive investor

interactive investor is a UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ETFs, bonds, ISAs and SIPPs, with managed portfolios and multi-currency investing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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