Building Freetrade

Investment fees calculator

November 4, 2020
Investment fees calculator
See how Freetrade compares to other brokers.


Some questions we get a lot:

“How do you make money?”

“Surely there must be some hidden fees?”

To help answer these, we can go back to the very beginning of Freetrade.

We set out to build an investing app to get everyone investing, with a sustainable business model that adds value to our customers.

That means a simple, freemium pricing model, with commission-free investing forever and additional premium features you can pay for.

Low, fixed costs, and no hidden fees.

Simple.


Investment fees calculator

OK, so our pricing is the same for everyone, but we know that everyone’s investment horizons and strategies are different.

That’s why we built our new Investment fees calculator where you can see how things might look for you.

Just add in your:

  • Chosen account type
  • Starting portfolio amount
  • The no. of trades you expect to place, and their value
  • The no. of years you expect to hold them for


And we’ll do the rest for you, comparing your scenario against other UK brokers.

Try the calculator now and see how much you could save.


Show me an example


Here’s an example for a customer with a GIA on our free plan:



We’ll show you detailed costs over time:

And also in chart format, to make it easier to compare:

Resources for first time investors:

How to invest in the stock market - Beginner's guide

How to choose the best investment app

Show me a Freetrade Plus example


With a Plus membership, the low cost of £9.99/month stays fixed over time as your investments grow over time:


Try the calculator for yourself now!

The comparison to other providers is based on published costs on their websites as of 20 October 2020.

The displayed costs only include the costs charged by your broker. They do not include any charges that may be taken by product manufacturers, such as ETF management fees.

This should not be read as personal investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek independent advice. This article has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and is considered a marketing communication.


When you invest, your capital is at risk. The value of your portfolio can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.


Freetrade is a trading name of Freetrade Limited, which is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821).


Pick the plan that suits you best
Save 17% when you choose an annual subscription.
Basic
£0.00
/Month
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
Benefits
  • A great way to try Freetrade before transferring your ISA or pension
  • Unlimited commission-free trades. Other charges may apply.
  • Trade USD and EUR stocks at the exchange rate + 0.99% FX fee
  • Access to a selection of Freetrade’s 6,200+ global stocks and ETFs
  • 1% AER on up to £1,000 uninvested cash
  • Fractional US shares
  • Access to mobile app and web platform
Standard
£4.99
/Month
£59.88 billed annually
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
Everything in Basic and:
  • Access to 6,200+ stocks and ETFs
  • A lower FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades
  • 3% AER on up to £2,000 uninvested cash
  • Automated order types, including recurring orders
  • More stats and analysis, including analyst ratings and EPS estimates 
Plus
£9.99
/Month
£119.88 billed annually
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
  • Personal pension
Everything in Standard and:
  • A lower FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades
  • Priority customer service
  • 5% AER on up to £3,000 uninvested cash
Basic
£0.00
/Month
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
Benefits
  • A great way to try Freetrade before transferring your ISA or pension
  • Unlimited commission-free trades. Other charges may apply.
  • Trade USD and EUR stocks at the exchange rate + 0.99% FX fee
  • Access to a selection of Freetrade’s 6,200+ global stocks and ETFs
  • 1% AER on up to £1,000 uninvested cash
  • Fractional US shares
  • Access to mobile app and web platform
Standard
£5.99
/Month
billed monthly
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
Everything in Basic and:
  • Access to 6,200+ stocks and ETFs
  • A lower FX fee of 0.59% on non-GBP trades
  • 3% AER on up to £2,000 uninvested cash
  • Automated order types, including recurring orders
  • More stats and analysis, including analyst ratings and EPS estimates 
Plus
£11.99
/Month
billed monthly
Accounts
  • General Investment Account
  • Stocks and shares ISA
  • Personal pension
Everything in Standard and:
  • A lower FX fee of 0.39% on non-GBP trades
  • Priority customer service
  • 5% AER on up to £3,000 uninvested cash

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When you invest, your capital is at risk