Hargreaves Lansdown
Trade360
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Overview
Hargreaves Lansdown was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in UK, while Trade360 was established in 2013 and is based in Cyprus. Hargreaves Lansdown holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Trade360 is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Hargreaves Lansdown serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade360 has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown and $1 at Trade360.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1981 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hargreaves Lansdown and Trade360, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trade360 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown). Trade360 charges withdrawal fees while Hargreaves Lansdown does not, giving Hargreaves Lansdown an edge for frequent withdrawers. Trade360 charges deposit fees; Hargreaves Lansdown does not. Overall, Trade360 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Hargreaves Lansdown offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trade360 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trade360 supports social and copy trading features, which Hargreaves Lansdown does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Binary, 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 Trade360 compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Trade360 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Trade360 supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Trade360 offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hargreaves Lansdown | Trade360 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |