Fee table at key portfolio sizes (ISA · Funds)
| Portfolio | Barclays Smart Investor | InvestEngine | Cheaper |
|---|
Monthly trading assumed. Verify fees at source before switching.
Features comparison
| Feature | Barclays Smart Investor | InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Invests in | Funds, Etfs, Shares, Investment_trusts, Bonds, Gilts | Etfs |
| Stocks & Shares ISA | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIPP | ✓ | ✓ |
| GIA | ✓ | ✓ |
| Junior ISA | ✓ | ✗ |
| Flexible ISA | ✗ | ✗ |
| Fractional shares | ✗ | ✓ |
| Regular investing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| FSCS protected | ✓ | ✓ |
| Founded | 1690 | 2019 |
Verdict
Fund investors who want zero annual cost with a full investment range — an unusual combination. Also suits investors who already bank with Barclays and want everything in one place. ETF and share investors pay £6/trade, making infrequent traders the best fit.
Passive investors who want to build a low-cost ETF portfolio and never pay a platform fee. Ideal if you're happy with index funds and ETFs and don't need access to active funds or individual shares.
Use the calculator above to find the cheapest option for your specific portfolio size and investing style.
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Read our full reviews: Barclays Smart Investor review · InvestEngine review
Don't want to choose? You can hold ISAs with both Barclays Smart Investor and InvestEngine at the same time.