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Broker Comparison
Compare Lightyear and Trading 212 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, …
Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors
Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from £1, multi-currency ac…
| Feature | Lightyear | Trading 212 |
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| Minimum deposit | - | £1, €1, $1 |
| 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 | FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC | FCA, BaFin, CySEC, ASIC |
| Best for | Cost-conscious long-term investors | Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors |
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| Business Account | - |
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| Isa | - |
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| Sipp | - |
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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.
Trading 212
Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from £1, multi-currency accounts, cash interest, ISA, SIPP and CFD access.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
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