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Hargreaves Lansdown vs Trading 212: At a glance<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td>\"Trading212<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Finder Score<\/th>8.7<\/span><\/span>Great<\/span><\/span><\/td>10<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Customer satisfaction survey<\/th>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Stocks and shares ISA available?<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Fees score<\/th>
6.6<\/span><\/span>Standard<\/span><\/span><\/td>		9.8<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk. 77% of retail CFD accounts lose money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/th>Go to Site<\/a><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 2: Investment choice<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td>\"Trading212<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Investment choice score<\/th>9.1<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td>9.8<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Shares<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
ETFs<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Bonds<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Funds<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>
Capital at risk. 77% of retail CFD accounts lose money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/th>Go to Site<\/a><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 3: Fees<\/h3>
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<\/th>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td>\"Trading212<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Fees score<\/th>6.6<\/span><\/span>Standard<\/span><\/span><\/td>9.8<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Min. initial deposit<\/th>\u00a31<\/td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr>
Price per trade<\/th>\u00a36.95<\/span> <\/span><\/td>\u00a30<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Frequent trader rate<\/th>\u00a33.95<\/span> <\/span><\/td>\u00a30<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Foreign exchange fee<\/th>0.99%<\/td>0.15%<\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>Capital at risk. 77% of retail CFD accounts lose money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/th>Go to Site<\/a><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 4: Ease of use<\/h3>
\n \n
<\/th>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td>\"Trading212<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Features score<\/th>8.3<\/span><\/span>Great<\/span><\/span><\/td>10<\/span><\/span>Excellent<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
iPhone app<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Android app<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Desktop\/web app<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Notifications<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Watch lists<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Community or forums<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>
Capital at risk. 77% of retail CFD accounts lose money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/th>Go to Site<\/a><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

Round 5: Learning resources<\/h3>
\n \n
<\/th>\"Hargreaves<\/a><\/td>\"Trading212<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Resources rating<\/th>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Guides<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Videos and walkthroughs<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Demo account<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
In-depth learning tools<\/th><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr>
Keep in mind<\/th>Capital at risk<\/td>
Capital at risk. 77% of retail CFD accounts lose money<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/th>Go to Site<\/a><\/td>Go to Site<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table><\/div>

So, is Hargreaves Lansdown better than Trading 212?<\/h3>

While these platforms have a lot of the same features, stocks and tools available, Trading 212 comes out significantly cheaper per trade compared with Hargreaves Lansdown, which is a huge aspect of investing, so we\u2019d say that Trading 212 is better than Hargreaves Lansdown. <\/p>

Keep in mind, this is just a snapshot. Hargreaves Lansdown is very comprehensive, offers great customer service and has lots of accounts available, but on the whole, we don\u2019t think it\u2019s worth the additional high commissions. <\/p>

Winner: Trading 212<\/strong><\/p>

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\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/article>
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