Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Freetrade stacks up against RBC Direct Investing!
Last update of data—Jan 2023
Freetrade is a UK fintech startup offering a wide selection of commission-free stocks. Freetrade is regulated by the FCA.
RBC Direct Investing is a Canadian stockbroker regulated by the top-tier IIROC.
Recommended for long-term investors on the hunt for low fees and focusing on the UK and US markets.
Recommended for investors, including beginners, focusing on the Canadian and US markets.
Freetrade
Freetrade is a UK fintech startup offering a wide selection of commission-free stocks. Freetrade is regulated by the FCA.
Recommended for long-term investors on the hunt for low fees and focusing on the UK and US markets.
RBC Direct Investing
RBC Direct Investing is a Canadian stockbroker regulated by the top-tier IIROC.
Recommended for investors, including beginners, focusing on the Canadian and US markets.
Freetrade's service is slightly better than RBC Direct Investing's and a comparison of their fees shows that Freetrade's fees are slightly lower than RBC Direct Investing's.
Account opening takes less effort at Freetrade compared to RBC Direct Investing, deposit and withdrawal processes are more seamless at Freetrade, while customer service quality is similar to RBC Direct Investing's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Freetrade as better than the platform of RBC Direct Investing, found that clients have access to slightly more markets and products with Freetrade, while RBC Direct Investing provides excellent research and education.
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