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Broker Comparison
Compare Lightyear and SoFi Invest side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.
Cost-conscious long-term investors
Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …
Beginners and all-in-one investors
SoFi Invest is a US brokerage offering commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options, a 0.25% robo-advisor, fract…
| Feature | Lightyear | SoFi Invest |
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| 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% | Commission-free |
| Regulators | FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC | FINRA, SIPC, SEC |
| Best for | Cost-conscious long-term investors | Beginners and all-in-one investors |
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| Multi Currency | - |
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Lightyear
Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
SoFi Invest
SoFi Invest is a US brokerage offering commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options, a 0.25% robo-advisor, fractional shares, IPO access, and crypto trading in one platform.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
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