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Libertex vs Lightyear

Compare Libertex and Lightyear side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Libertex

Libertex

Active CFD traders and stock investors

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

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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

Libertex vs Lightyear
Feature Libertex Lightyear
Minimum deposit 100 EUR —
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 CySEC, BaFin FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Active CFD traders and stock investors Cost-conscious long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
Options
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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

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
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
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.

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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