Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Trade Nation vs WH SelfInvest
Trade Nation vs WH SelfInvest: the differences
| Compare |  Trade Nation |  WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Inactivity fee | $0 | €0 |
| Markets | Forex, CFDs, Spread betting | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, Bonds |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 57.1% | 76% |
| Platforms | TN Trader | NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation, Mobile Apps |
| Minimum deposit | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $1.90 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Regulators | FCA | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free deposits and withdrawals | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 30:1 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- WH SelfInvest scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Markets: only Trade Nation offers Spread betting.
- Markets: only WH SelfInvest offers Stocks, ETFs, Options.
- Platforms: only Trade Nation offers TN Trader.
- Platforms: only WH SelfInvest offers NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation.
- Features: only WH SelfInvest offers Demo account, Fractional shares, Copy trading.
Our verdict on each
Trade Nation
Trade Nation suits UK retail traders who want a regulated, no-frills CFD account with nothing to pay for holding it. The minimum deposit is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so the running cost of an idle account sits at the very bottom of our table.
WH SelfInvest
WH SelfInvest sits in Luxembourg and covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds under an account fee of €0 and an inactivity fee of €0, which suits investors who want many asset classes without a standing charge. Stock dealing is the cost to watch, at $1.90 a trade.
Score breakdown
| Area | Trade Nation | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherInactivity fee of $0, minimum deposit of $0 and Free deposits and withdrawals for funding, all at the cheap end. | 9.1The standing fees are flat, at €0 and €0, while the dealing charge of $1.90 a trade pulls the score down. |
| Offer | 8.5 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 8.6 | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Trade Nation | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | FCA 525164 | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Trade Nation | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 71 of 147 | 37 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 69 of 145 | 35 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 60 of 122 | 29 of 122 |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Trade Nation | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | No | Yes |
| ETFs | No | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Spread betting | Yes | No |
Where these facts come from
Trade Nation
- forexrev.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradenation.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxscouts.com.au: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- safeforexbrokers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
WH SelfInvest
- whselfinvest.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Trade Nation | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Demo account, Fractional shares, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Legal entity | Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Luxembourg |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Trade Nation | WH SelfInvest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0below the median | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $1.90highest quarter | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | €0at the median | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 57.1%lowest quarter | 76%highest quarter | 72.13% |
Median across 135 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Trade Nation
Pros
- Minimum deposit of $0, top of our list on deposits
- Inactivity fee of $0, also top of our list
- Free deposits and withdrawals, so moving money on and off carries no charge
Cons
- Markets are limited to forex, cfds and spread betting, so there is no share dealing alongside the CFDs
- Retail accounts that lose money stand at 57.1%, lower than most brokers on our table but still a majority
- Only one platform, TN Trader, with a mobile app as the stated feature
WH SelfInvest
Pros
- The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so an account left open or left idle is not billed, and the standing cost sits level with Vantage at $0.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds can be held and traded together.
- The platform choice runs from NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation, so the same account can be worked from a desktop terminal or from mobile apps.
Cons
- Stock dealing costs $1.90 a trade, where eToro charges $0 for its stock dealing.
- That dealing charge ranks 123 of 161 on our data, while the account fee sits at 1 of 138 and inactivity at 1 of 56, so the standing costs lead the table while dealing sits near the back of it.
- Support runs on email and phone, so a live chat window and a help centre are not part of the contact options.
Who each suits
Trade Nation
Who it suits
- UK traders who want an FCA regulated account with no minimum balance
- Anyone who keeps a CFD account open for months and does not want an inactivity charge
- Beginners who prefer one clear platform, TN Trader, rather than a choice
Who should look elsewhere
- Buy and hold investors, since markets run to forex, cfds and spread betting only
- Traders who want crypto, futures or options, none of which sit in forex, cfds and spread betting
- Anyone wanting several platforms, as only TN Trader is listed
WH SelfInvest
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares and leveraged products side by side, since stocks, etfs and forex puts forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds in the same account.
- People who split activity between a desktop terminal and mobile apps, since NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation covers both.
- Traders who want to test before committing, since demo account, fractional shares and copy trading includes a demo account and fractional shares.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who mainly wants cheap stock dealing: eToro charges $0 for stock dealing against $1.90 here.
- Crypto traders, since crypto is missing from stocks, etfs and forex although CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex.
Questions about each
Trade Nation
What is the minimum deposit at Trade Nation?+
The minimum deposit is $0, which is 1 of 213 brands in our table. You can open an account with a small balance and add more whenever you want. Deposits themselves carry no charge, since Free deposits and withdrawals.
Does Trade Nation charge an inactivity fee?+
The inactivity fee is $0, which puts it at 1 of 56 brands on that measure. If your account sits unused for a while, there is no monthly deduction for holding it open.
WH SelfInvest
Does WH SelfInvest charge an account fee?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so there is nothing to pay for holding the account open and nothing for leaving it idle. That is why the brand ranks 1 of 138 on our data for the account fee and 1 of 56 for inactivity.
What does it cost to buy a stock?+
A stock trade costs $1.90, and that is the charge which scales with how often you trade. It ranks 123 of 161 on our data, so anyone dealing in shares regularly will feel it far more than the flat fees. Multiply it by the number of trades you expect.
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