Robinhood vs Interactive Investor

Robinhood vs Interactive Investor Comparison Table 2023
Robinhood	Interactive Investor
Review 0.9 Robinhood is #38 in our broker rankings. We do not recommend trading with Robinhood. Their business practices have harmed traders and their "free" trading offer has been criticized for actually costing their traders millions of dollars.	Review 4.6
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US not accepted
Robinhood is an American stock broker and financial services firm based in California. The broker offers commission-free stocks, cryptos and ETFs, plus other products such as cash cards and retirement accounts. Despite its robust US regulation, Robinhood has been involved in numerous scandals and security breaches since 2020. We urge investors to exercise caution.	Interactive Investor are a hugely respected, FCA-regulated investing firm. The trading platform is easy-to-use while the sign-up and deposit process is straightforward for new investors. ii also has a long track record and a string of industry awards under its belt.
Comment by Reviewer
"Robinhood is aimed at traders looking for stocks and crypto investing opportunities with additional perks. However, the brokerage's recent business practices mean the brand isn't a good option if you want a reliable and trustworthy broker."	"Interactive Investor is an excellent pick for UK traders interested in longer-term investing products like ISAs and SIPP accounts. The low fixed fees for large portfolios and 40,000+ stocks will also appeal to traders with a decent bankroll."
Pros
Crypto trading available with no commission fees and a low minimum deposit of $1 Intuitive mobile trading app with 24/7 live support and in-app stock market news Robinhood's 'Snacks' newsletter offers bite-sized financial news updates suitable for beginners Interesting podcast hosted by the CEO and co-founder, covering topics such as blockchain and financial empowerment Robinhood Cash Card offers weekly bonuses invested into stocks and crypto, as well as cashback on popular brands Receive NFTs on the Polygon and Ethereum network and connect to decentralized applications via your Robinhood wallet	FCA-regulated No minimum deposit 40,000+ stocks and shares Excellent market research User-friendly investment app Low fixed fees for large portfolios Multiple payment methods including bank cards Highly rated and trusted by 400,000 investors Less than 1 minute average wait time for customer support
Cons
Not available outside the US Limited research and education tools compared to other brands Previous lawsuits and negative press surrounding the firm's controversial business practices Despite the actual app showing quote data in real-time, data may be delayed by up to 20 minutes Robinhood does not support advanced order types or options trades, while limit orders are collared up to 5% The broker falls short in terms of in-depth analysis and research tools, which may deter novice traders Concerning history of security breaches	No free demo account No copy trading tools
Awards
	Investment Platform of the Year 2022 Best Low-cost SIPP 2022 Shareholder Rights Champion 2022 Best Low Cost Stockbroker 2022 Retail Investor Champion of the Year 2021 Best Low Cost Stockbroker 2021 Best Stocks and Shares ISA provider 2021 Best Stocks & Shares ISA Provider 2020 Best Stockbroker for International Dealing 2020
Instruments
Stocks, Options, Crypto, ETFs	Stocks, Funds, Trusts, ETFs, Bonds, Gilts, VCTs
Demo Account
No	No
Minimum Deposit
$0	£0
Trading Platforms
Own	Own
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Apple Pay Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet	Cheque Debit Card Maestro Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$10	£25
Regulator
SEC	FCA
Margin Trading
No	No
Margin Rate
2.5%
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android and Windows	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
	Ready-Made Portfolios
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	Yes
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
	GBP
Stock Exchanges
	Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Nasdaq
Cryptocurrency
Access 18 crypto assets through the Robinhood app with no commission fees, including access to Bitcoin. On the negative side, the selection is not as wide as other brands and security is weak.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
0%
Coins
BTC ETH BCH LTC SOL DOGE BTG OMG XMR QTUM DASH XRP XLM ZEC NEO LSK
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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