Hargreaves Lansdown
selftrade
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Overview
Hargreaves Lansdown was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in UK, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hargreaves Lansdown serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F304 |
| Founded | 1981 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hargreaves Lansdown and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hargreaves Lansdown has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Hargreaves Lansdown does not, giving Hargreaves Lansdown an edge for frequent withdrawers. selftrade charges deposit fees; Hargreaves Lansdown does not. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Hargreaves Lansdown offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Hargreaves Lansdown does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hargreaves Lansdown and selftrade compare. Hargreaves Lansdown runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Hargreaves Lansdown publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Hargreaves Lansdown maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Hargreaves Lansdown accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Hargreaves Lansdown and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |