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Broker Comparison
Compare Lightyear and Tickmill 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, …
Active forex and CFD traders
Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic accou…
| Feature | Lightyear | Tickmill |
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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% | Stock CFDs available; commission terms vary by account type |
| Regulators | FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC | FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, DFSA |
| Best for | Cost-conscious long-term investors | Active forex and CFD traders |
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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.
Tickmill
Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic account types with competitive spreads on 600+ instruments.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
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