Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Trading 212 vs Tradu
Trading 212
Higher score in this comparison
Tradu
What sets them apart
| Compare | Trading 212ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TraduReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £1 | $100 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Metals |
| Regulators | Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | FCA, ASIC |
| Platforms | Trading 212 App, Web Platform | MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Tradu Web Trader, Mobile Apps |
| Stock trade fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | £0 | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Account types | ISA, SIPP, Joint | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:30 |
Same on both: Investor protection (FSCS up to GBP 85,000).
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Key differences
- Trading 212 scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only Trading 212 offers Financial Conduct Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- Regulators: only Tradu offers FCA, ASIC.
- Founded is lower at Trading 212: 2006 vs 2021.
- Markets: only Trading 212 offers ETFs.
- Markets: only Tradu offers Crypto, Metals.
- Platforms: only Trading 212 offers Trading 212 App, Web Platform.
- Platforms: only Tradu offers MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Tradu Web Trader.
- Features: only Trading 212 offers Fractional shares, Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Trading 212
Trading 212 suits UK and European beginners who want flat costs: a stock trade fee of £0, an account fee of £0 and an ISA, SIPP and joint account. Forex and CFDs share the same menu, so the easy entry is the reason to look closer, not to trade heavily.
Tradu
Tradu suits traders who want one account spanning stocks, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals, plus a mobile app, and who put protection first. It is regulated by the FCA in the UK and the ASIC in Australia. Costs start from a minimum deposit of $100, above the $0 CFI asks.
Score breakdown
| Area | Trading 212 | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Charges sit at the floor: £0 on a trade, £0 on the account, £0 when idle. | 9.3Minimum deposit of $100 sits above the $0 of CFI, and the $5 of Vantage, while paying No deposit or withdrawal fees. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 8.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | Trading 212 | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 86 of 474 | 128 of 474 |
| Forex brokers | 38 of 150 | 56 of 150 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 37 of 149 | 55 of 149 |
| CFD brokers | 29 of 124 | 45 of 124 |
Which one suits you
Pick Trading 212 if trust matter most.
Pick Tradu if offer matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Trading 212 | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ||
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cyprus | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32 | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
Trading 212
- en.wikipedia.org: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Tradu
- brokerjudge.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- independentinvestor.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Trading 212 | Tradu |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Demo account, Mobile appCovers more | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Trading 212 Markets Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2006Lower | 2021 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Trading 212 | Tradu | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | £0at the median | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Account fee | £0at the median | Not confirmed | £0 |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0%lowest quarter | 0.65% |
Median across 15 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Trading 212
Pros
- Nothing to pay for holding or for going quiet: the account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0.
- Trading shares costs £0, the same stock trade fee eToro lists at $0, so the trade price is not the reason to move.
- The entry of £1 sits under the $5 Vantage asks for, which matters for a first transfer.
Cons
- The market list pairs shares and ETFs with forex and CFDs in stocks, etfs and forex, so a platform aimed at beginners, beginners, also carries leveraged products.
- The fee sheet is the easy part: retail accounts lose money at 70.15% across the brokers compared, and a £0 trade cost does not remove that risk.
- The money side runs through Trading 212 Markets Ltd in Cyprus, registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as MiCA CASP 21380045KC28948FNE32, so a UK saver is dealing with a Cyprus entity alongside the UK one.
Tradu
Pros
- A single account covers stocks, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals, listed under stocks, forex and cfds
- No deposit or withdrawal fees: No deposit or withdrawal fees
- A EUR/USD spread of 0% sits well inside the site range of €43.85?
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $100 is above the $0 CFI asks and the $5 Vantage asks
- Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 for retail accounts, so it suits traders who do not need high gearing
- Founded in 2021, so it has a shorter trading record than longer-established brokers
Who each suits
Trading 212
Who it suits
- Beginners and small regular investors who want a low bar to entry, since the minimum deposit is £1 and the app and demo account in fractional shares, demo account and mobile app support a cautious start.
- UK and European savers who care about holding cost, because the account fee of £0 and the inactivity fee of £0 leave the account free to sit and free to open.
- Savers who want a tax-wrapped and shared holding together, since isa, sipp and joint covers an ISA, a SIPP and a joint account under one provider.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for forex and CFD traders who want a deeper market list: Trading 212 stops at stocks, etfs and forex, while eToro and Vantage cover more of the leveraged side.
- Not for anyone who needs a no-cost opening: CFI takes a minimum deposit of $0 against the £1 asked here.
- Not for savers who want a bigger spread of wrappers: the account range is listed as isa, sipp and joint, which does not stretch to every tax-sheltered account type.
Tradu
Who it suits
- Traders who want stocks, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals in one account
- Anyone who values regulation in the UK and Australia over the lowest entry cost
- MetaTrader 5 users who also want a mobile app and TradingView
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers starting with a small balance, since CFI takes a minimum deposit of $0
- Copy traders, because copy trading is not among the mobile app listed for Tradu
Questions about each
Trading 212
What is the minimum deposit to open a Trading 212 account?+
The published minimum deposit is £1, low enough to open and fund in one step. That entry sits under the €4.64 level seen across the brokers compared here, and under the $5 Vantage asks for, so a small first transfer is enough to get going.
Does Trading 212 charge for keeping an account open or leaving it idle?+
The account fee reads £0 and the inactivity fee reads £0, so neither holding the account nor letting it sit dormant is billed on the published sheet. The €10 inactivity level across the brokers compared sits well above that floor, which is where dormant-account charges usually show up.
Tradu
What is the minimum deposit at Tradu?+
Tradu sets a minimum deposit of $100. That sits above the $0 CFI requires and the $5 Vantage requires, so Tradu suits traders funding a slightly larger starting balance.
Does Tradu charge for deposits and withdrawals?+
No. The stated position on money moving in and out of the account is No deposit or withdrawal fees. That means funding the account and taking money out adds nothing to the cost of holding a position.
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