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Our scores and top picks reflect what investors told us they care about. We analysed the data then George, one of our experts, tested and invested with 33 apps to score them and decide the best.
Our top picks by category
Investors come in different shapes and sizes, and so do their apps. We asked people what matters most in a platform, and rated each app against their answers.
Best for 0% commission
Several platforms let you trade without paying any commission, but we pick one that lets you do it on global exchanges like the Nasdaq, and offers a special feature like 0% commission on ready-made portfolios.
Best for fractional shares
Just want a piece of a share? Investment choice and low fees will be a priority for you. So we pick a platform with no or low platform fees that also lets you buy fractional shares from the US and the UK.
Best for customer satisfaction
Every year we survey hundreds of investors just like you and ask them if they'd recommend their platform. Our top pick for customer satisfaction is the provider voted top.
Best for US shares
The US stocks crowd want trading to be both easy and cheap. Our top pick must take zero commission if you invest across the pond, have a low currency conversion fee and allow you to hold stocks in an ISA.
Best for beginners
If you're just starting out, you'll want to use a platform that makes the investing process as smooth as possible. Our top pick for beginners has to be simple to use and packed with features that make it easy for investors with smaller portfolios.
Best for ETFs
You'll want to keep costs low and have lots of ETFs to choose from. So our pick for ETFs offers the best value we can find - a great range of ETFs and low commission on trades.
Best for ready-made and managed portfolios
Investing in ready-made or managed portfolios should be simple and offer you great value. Our top pick for ready-made portfolios has to beat its rivals on fees and ease of use.
Best for safety and security features
When it comes to investing, you'll sleep easier at night knowing your portfolio is in good hands. Our top pick for safety and security must have a perfect score in this category and offer extra safeguarding features.
Best for low fees
Who doesn't want low fees? It means your investments go further, especially if you're investing smaller amounts. Our top pick for low fees offers the lowest costs across the board for a variety of investing styles.
Best for social and community features
Plenty of investors want to chew over their strategies with like-minded people. We've got you covered. Our top pick for social features has to offer at least 2 unique and useful ways for you to be part of an active investing community.
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How we choose the best apps
When comparing the features of trading platforms, you might think itβs a simple process, but unfortunately not. Although most providers share similarities in the overall service provided (allowing you to invest), comparing them can be an apples and oranges situation. This is due to the stark differences in target audiences and investing approaches. To use another turn of phrase β thereβs more than one way to skin a cat.
So, we choose our best picks by looking at all the available data and combine the black-and-white figures with our expert opinions. Investing can be highly nuanced, itβs not a binary topic. If you want to see more details about how we score and platforms, check out our full methodology here. For our best trading apps, where platforms are tied in a category and itβs difficult to set them apart, we wonβt hand out multiple awards. The reason for this is that just like itβs important to be diverse with your investments, we want to provide you with a range of brokerage options, rather than telling you to put all your eggs into one basket.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If youβre not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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Are all these platform you have listed FCA check ? and trusted?
Hi. All the platforms we list are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, or deemed as authorised by the FCA. We include ratings from customers to show what they think of platforms they’ve used. Deposits on platforms which are based in the UK would be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if the provider went bust, but that’s not the case for platforms based abroad, eg DEGIRO. More on this in the box about safety in our best trading apps guide.
Is Tradervesta a reliable trading platform
Hi Michael. This isn’t a platform we’ve reviewed. If you’ve decided to invest, we’d recommend choosing a trading platform that’s regulated by the FCA.