Freetrade is a London-headquartered investing platform that offers zero-commission trading on thousands of UK, European and US stocks and ETFs through a beginner-friendly platform. Open a standard investment account, a self-invested pension or a stocks and shares ISA and start building a portfolio from as little as £2.
Trade Republic is a German investment firm, with an intutive mobile app to trade stocks, ETFs, crypto, derivatives and more. The broker is regulated by the Federal Bank of Germany (BaFin) and provides commission-free execution on all assets. The brand has +1 million registered customers, with +€6 billion assets under management (AUM).
Comment by Reviewer
"Freetrade provides a simple and affordable way for casual investors to build a diverse portfolio of 6000+ US, UK and European stocks with zero commissions."
"I think traders looking for an easy-to-use mobile trading app with auto investment options and savings plans should consider Trade Republic. However, after testing out the account, the lack of additional tools and resources was a major drawback for me."
Pros
FCA-regulated brand with FSCS cover for investors
Thousands of US and UK stocks and hundreds of ETFs to choose from
Very competitive pricing vs competitors with low fees and zero commissions
Earn interest on uninvested cash with competitive rates
Transfer/move ISAs from other accounts
News and blog feed updated regularly
Built-in customer support via live chat
Fast revenue withdrawals
Dividends on stocks
It's good to see that Trade Republic is authorized and regulated by the Federal Bank of Germany (BaFin) with €100,000 compensation available per investor
I'm a fan of Trade Republic's sleek and modern mobile app with simple navigation and an easy-to-use interface
I think the commission-free pricing model on all assets with $0 minimum deposit and $1 minimum investment makes the broker ideal for beginners
Trade Republic offers a pretty impressive asset list including 8000+ international stocks, 500+ ETFs, 40,000+ derivatives and 50+ crypto coins
I also like that interest payments are available on uninvested cash balances
Cons
Competitors have larger selection of assets
Trading platform lacks deep analytical tools
Less suitable for active, high-volume traders
Many countries not accepted
No leveraged trading
No demo account
I think it's a shame that there's no demo account or any educational content on offer for beginners
There are limited customer support options with no live chat or telephone contact
My tests found that Trade Republic is only available to European residents
Awards
Best Online Trading Platform 2020 - British Bank Awards
Best Share Trading Platform 2019 - British Bank Awards
People’s Choice 2019 - Good Money Guide
Best New Investment Service 2019 - Consumer Investment Awards
Trade Republic offers a very good range of 50+ crypto coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple. I can trade 24/7 for as little as €1 and I'm pleased to see that cold wallet storage solutions are available for digital currency, regulated in Germany and Austria.
