InvestEngine was founded in 2019 by the founders and CEOs of Gumtree and Ramsey Crookall, a successful independent wealth management firm. The company is regulated in the UK by the FCA and has planted itself as a strong competitor within the retail stock trading space, offering managed and DIY investment portfolios and access to more than 550 global ETFs.
DEGIRO is a Netherlands-headquartered broker with millions of users and authorization from leading regulators, including the BaFin and FCA. Clients can access global exchanges anytime, anywhere, and on any device. DEGIRO offers stock trading with exceptionally low fees and a huge range of markets. DEGIRO are not CFD brokers and do not offer CFDs.
Investing involves risk of loss
Comment by Reviewer
"InvestEngine is best for UK investors looking to speculate on the financial markets through low-cost ETFs. We especially like the flexible investment solutions, with both managed and DIY portfolio options."
"Degiro is perfect for low-cost stock trading on US, UK and European markets with a straightforward platform and app. Casual investors will appreciate that there are no inactivity fees while long-term traders will rate the wide selection of ETFs."
Pros
We were impressed by the company's provision of analytics reports and strategy advice, as well as top product picks and a detailed blog
Hands-on investors can benefit from completely free access to InvestEngine's services, only paying for any dealing charges
We think the firm's investment platform is intuitive and impressive, making the whole experience simple and stress-free
InvestEngine clients have a wide choice of investment and savings accounts to tailor solutions to their goals
Managed portfolios provide professional advice and expert picks for a commission of only 0.25%
Low minimum deposit
Multiple account currencies
Commission-free stock trading
Access 50 exchanges in 30 countries
Beginner-friendly platform and app
Regulated by BaFin and FCA
No inactivity fee
90+ global awards
2+ million users
Cons
Any clients looking for long-term gains from individual company stock investments must look elsewhere as InvestEngine limits its products to ETFs
Despite offering several account types, the firm does not support Lifetime ISAs or Self Invested Pension Pots (SIPPs)
No tiered services for high-net-worth investors
No copy trading
No demo account
No MT4 integration
No CFD trading
Few payment methods
Awards
Best Online Broker - Qualebroker 2022 (Italy)
Best Broker For ETFs And Investment Funds - Qualebroker 2022 (Italy)
Best Discount Broker - Broker Chooser 2022 (UK)
Best Broker For Stock Trading - Broker Chooser 2022 (UK)
