Fidelity vs Hargreaves Lansdown (HL)

Find out what we thought when we compared two of the biggest money managers in the UK.

Fidelity vs Hargreaves Lansdown: At a glance

Fidelity logoHargreaves Lansdown logo
Finder Score7.9Great
Customer satisfaction survey★★★★★★★★★★
Stocks and shares ISA available?
Fees score5.9Standard
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Round 1: Accounts

Fidelity logoHargreaves Lansdown logo
Stocks and shares ISA
Lifetime ISA (LISA)
Interest on cash balances
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Round 2: Investment choice

Fidelity logoHargreaves Lansdown logo
Investment choice score9.1Excellent
Shares
ETFs
Bonds
Funds
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Round 3: Fees

Fidelity logoHargreaves Lansdown logo
Fees score5.9Standard
Min. initial deposit£1,000 (or £25/month)£1
Price per trade£10£11.95
Frequent trader rateN/A£5.95
Foreign exchange fee0.75%1%
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Round 4: Features

Fidelity logoHargreaves Lansdown logo
Features score8.3Great
Desktop or web access
iPhone app
Android app
In-app news and research
In-app top-up
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Round 5: Learning resources

Fidelity logoHargreaves Lansdown logo
Resources rating★★★★★★★★★★
Guides
Videos and walkthroughs
Demo account
In-depth learning tools
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Overall winner: Is Fidelity better than Hargreaves Lansdown?

These platforms both offer plenty of options for your investments. They can work out more expensive than some of their competitors, but they tend to have additional features and excellent customer service to make up for it.

You can access both platforms in your web browser, which is great if you prefer the bigger picture, and don’t fancy doing everything to be app-based.

Winner: Hargreaves Lansdown (HL)

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 you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


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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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