1st
Moneyfarm
Strengths
- Fully-automated investment service
- One of the largest robo-advisors
- Tailored investment and saving strategies
- Good mobile app
- UK office with FCA regulation
Weaknesses
- Lacks 24/7 customer support
- Cannot trade in or manage your own portfolio
- Missing an ethical investing option
- No demo account
2nd
Tickmill
Open Demo Account
73 % of retail CFD accounts lose money
Full Review
Strengths
- Regulated by the FCA
- More than 200 million trades
- Nice range of assets
Weaknesses
- No ability to choose a trading platform
- No 24/7 customer support
73 % of retail CFD accounts lose money
3rd
Admiral Markets
Strengths
- Impressive range of assets to trade
- MT4/ MT5 platforms do have add ins
Weaknesses
- No bespoke platform, MT4/ MT5 only
- Demo account expires after 30 days
- Trading commissions on some accounts
4th
Bitstamp
Strengths
- 5 cryptocurrencies tradable
- Fees transparent and between 0.10% and 0.25%
- Regular software updates
- Crowned as the startup of 2014
Weaknesses
- Only in English
- Costs when paying by bank transfer
- Credit card deposit and withdrawal fees
5th
StormGain
Strengths
- Multilingual website
- Loyalty program and bonuses
- Security
- Ability to buy cryptocurrency using bank cards
- 24/7 customer support
Weaknesses
- Replenishment of accounts only possible with cryptocurrencies
- StormGain is currently not regulated. However, the StormGain legal team provides adequate control
- Only cryptocurrencies can be withdrawn from the platform
6th
Trade Nation
Strengths
- Fully regulated
- Client funds are segregated
- Fixed spreads & spreads from zero
- Risk-free demo account
- Free trading signals
Weaknesses
- Limited amount of instruments in some asset classes
- No cryptocurrencies
- No social trading
7th
Pepperstone
Open Demo Account
CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Full Review
Strengths
- Regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC, BaFIN, CMA, DFSA and SCB
- Offers multiple free deposit methods
- Excellent customer service
Weaknesses
- Does not offer own trading platform
CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
8th
eToro
Open Demo Account
81 % of retail CFD accounts lose money
Full Review
Strengths
- Market-leading social trading platform
- Wide range of cryptocurrencies
- Authorised and regulated by several leading financial authorities
- Beginner-friendly features such as CopyTrader
Weaknesses
- Only supports one base account currency (USD)
- $5 withdrawal fee
- Offer does not apply to US users
81 % of retail CFD accounts lose money
9th
Ayondo
Strengths
- Regulated by FCA and BaFin
- Founded in 2008
- Several customer-support options
- Risk management feature
Weaknesses
- No Islamic account
- No comments
10th
Nutmeg
Strengths
- Fully-automated investment service
- UK firm regulated by the FCA
- Top managed portfolios based on a large range of ETFs
- Cost-efficient and transparent pricing structure with discounts for higher balances
- Friendly and reliable customer service
Weaknesses
- Cannot trade in your own portfolio
- No telephone support at night or on weekends
- Reduced control over investments versus managing your own portfolio
