Fee comparison

Hargreaves Lansdown vs Trading 212

Compare Hargreaves Lansdown and Trading 212 ISA fees side by side. See which is cheapest for your portfolio size and where the crossover point is.

💡 On a £50,000 Stocks & Shares ISA invested in ETFs with monthly trading, Hargreaves Lansdown costs £233/year and Trading 212 costs £0/year — Trading 212 is £233/year cheaper at this size. Use the calculator below for your exact portfolio size and asset mix.
Portfolio size
£50,000
£1k£500k
Account type
Investing in
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Annual cost across portfolio sizes
Your portfolio: £50,000

Fee table at key portfolio sizes (ISA · Funds)

PortfolioHargreaves LansdownTrading 212Cheaper

Monthly trading assumed. Verify fees at source before switching.

Features comparison

FeatureHargreaves LansdownTrading 212
Invests inFunds, Etfs, Shares, Investment_trusts, Bonds, GiltsEtfs, Shares
Stocks & Shares ISA✓✓
SIPP✓✗
GIA✓✓
Lifetime ISA✓✗
Junior ISA✓✗
Flexible ISA✗✓
Fractional shares✗✓
Regular investing✓✓
Mobile app✓✓
FSCS protected✓✓
Founded19812004
Assets under admin£172bn—

Verdict

Choose Hargreaves Lansdown if…

Investors who want the widest choice of funds, shares, and investment trusts under one roof. ETF and share investors benefit from the £150/yr ISA fee cap. The March 2026 fee cut improved competitiveness for fund investors too.

Choose Trading 212 if…

Active traders and ETF investors who want zero fees and a flexible ISA (so you can withdraw and re-invest within the same tax year). Note there is no SIPP, so not suitable as a standalone pension platform.

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: Hargreaves Lansdown review · Trading 212 review

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