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Trading 212 vs WH SelfInvest

Compare Trading 212 and WH SelfInvest side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Trading 212

Trading 212

Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors

Trading 212 offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs, fractional shares from £1, multi-currency ac…

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WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Active futures and CFD traders

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETF…

Head-to-head comparison

Trading 212 vs WH SelfInvest
Feature Trading 212 WH SelfInvest
Minimum deposit £1, €1, $1 EUR 500 (CFD-Forex Mini); EUR 2,500 (CFD-Forex Standard); EUR 5,000 (Futures)
Stock trading fee - Commission-free on the Zero Commission Stock and Options account; varies by market on other accounts
Regulators FCA, BaFin, CySEC, ASIC CSSF, BaFin, ACPR, FSMA, AFM, FINMA
Best for Cost-conscious stock and ETF investors Active futures and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
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Isa
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Sipp
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Funds
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

Trading 212

Trading 212

Pros

  • Free trading commission reduces dealing costs
  • Free custody keeps ongoing account costs low
  • Fractional shares start from £1
  • 0.15% FX fee on currency conversions
  • Free bank transfer deposits
  • Trading 212 does not charge withdrawal fees
  • Portfolio transfers are automatic, paperless and free
  • ATM withdrawals are free up to £400 per month

Cons

  • Card and wallet deposits cost 0.7% after £2,000 cumulative
  • Physical card costs £4.95
  • ATM withdrawals above £400 per month cost 1%
  • UK stamp duty is 0.5% on UK share purchases
  • PTM levy is £1.5 on UK share trades over £10,000
  • ADR fees may be $0.01-$0.05 per share each year
  • FINRA fee is $0.000195 per share on US share sales
WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Pros

  • Regulated by CSSF, BaFin, FINMA and other European authorities
  • Independent broker with over 25 years of operating history
  • Recognised as a top European futures broker by industry awards
  • Access to futures on major global exchanges
  • NanoTrader includes over 90 built-in trading strategies and free trading signals
  • Zero commission stock and options account available
  • Free demo account for practice
  • Multiple platform choices including MT4, TradingView and Sierra Chart

Cons

  • High minimum deposits - EUR 500 for CFD mini, EUR 2,500 for CFD standard, EUR 5,000 for futures
  • NanoTrader Full version costs EUR 29 per month
  • Wire transfer fees apply on deposits and withdrawals
  • Inactivity fee can apply after one year without trading
  • No crypto trading offered
  • Account funding limited to bank wire transfer
  • Not available to traders in the US, Australia and some other regions
Trading 212

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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETFs and options through NanoTrader, MT4 and TradingView.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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