Hargreaves Lansdown vs eToro

Hargreaves Lansdown vs eToro: trade calculator

Find the cheapest way to buy Rolls-Royce shares with our calculator which evaluates top UK trading platforms. Got a specific trade in mind? Pick your stock, select a quantity and our calculator will give you a guide to the total cost using each of these platforms. We regularly check fees, but bear in mind that stock prices, exchange rates and spreads fluctuate in real-time.

Stock

Quantity of shares

100

Platform	Finder Score	Account fee	Min. initial deposit	Trade cost	Link
	8.7 Great	0.35%	£1	£1,464.20	Go to siteCapital at risk
	9 Excellent	£0	$50	£1,457.25	Go to siteCapital at risk

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Hargreaves Lansdown vs eToro: At a glance


Finder Score	8.7Great	9Excellent
Customer satisfaction survey	★★★★★	★★★★★
Stocks and shares ISA available?
Fees score	6.6Standard	9Excellent
Keep in mind	Capital at risk	Capital at risk. 51% of retail CFD accounts lose money
	Go to Site	Go to Site

Round 1: Fees


Fees score	6.6Standard	9Excellent
Min. initial deposit	£1	$50
Price per trade	£6.95	£0
Frequent trader rate	£3.95	N/A
Foreign exchange fee	0.99%	0.75%
Keep in mind	Capital at risk	Capital at risk. 51% of retail CFD accounts lose money
	Go to Site	Go to Site

Round 2: Investment choice


Investment choice score	9.1Excellent	8.8Great
Shares
ETFs
Bonds
Funds
Keep in mind	Capital at risk	Capital at risk. 51% of retail CFD accounts lose money
	Go to Site	Go to Site

Round 3: Ease of use


Features score	8.3Great	10Excellent
iPhone app
Android app
Desktop/web app
Notifications
Watch lists
Community or forums
Keep in mind	Capital at risk	Capital at risk. 51% of retail CFD accounts lose money
	Go to Site	Go to Site

Round 4: Learning resources


Resources rating	★★★★★	★★★★★
Guides
Videos and walkthroughs
Demo account
In-depth learning tools
Keep in mind	Capital at risk	Capital at risk. 51% of retail CFD accounts lose money
	Go to Site	Go to Site

So, is Hargreaves Lansdown better than eToro?

This is a close one, but we’d say that eToro takes home the win. Our experts thought that low fees are a key consideration when choosing a platform. There are still some downsides to eToro, like its lack of ISA and extra fees, such as inactivity fees and withdrawal fees.

If you’re still not sure, you can read our full reviews of both Hargreaves Lansdown and eToro to find out more.

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Written by

George Sweeney, DipFA

Deputy editor

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George is a deputy editor at Finder. He has previously written for The Motley Fool UK, Nasdaq, Freetrade, Investing in the Web, MoneyMagpie, Online Mortgage Advisor, Wealth, and Compare Forex Brokers. He's focused on making personal finance and investing engaging for everyone. To do this he draws from previous work and his Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), sharing what he’s learnt. When he’s not geeking out about money, you’ll find him playing sports and staying active. See full bio

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