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Commerce · April 11, 2019

Freetrade

Invest in stocks & ETFs for free, get started in seconds.

Freetrade launched on April 11, 2019 with 274 votes, #49 of 3,128 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

Freetrade is a mobile investing app that allows users to buy stocks and exchange-traded funds without paying fees. Designed for UK residents with EU expansion planned, it offers a straightforward setup process and aims to remove barriers to investing. The app is available on both Android and iOS, making it accessible to smartphone users who want to invest their savings without commission charges or additional costs.

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From the sources

Simple, zero-fee investing. Put your savings to work with no fees, no compromises and no hassle. Live for UK residents. EU expansion coming this year.

Freetrade is an award-winning investment platform. Open a free ISA, SIPP, JISA, or GIA and invest commission-free in 8,600+ stocks, funds, ETFs, and more.

Freetrade is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and eligible deposits and investments are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) * . Freetrade is part of IG Group, a FTSE 100 listed company. 8,600+ investment choices: funds, stocks, ETFs, bonds, and more. Start your portfolio from just £1. Freetrade is an award-winning app and web platform, chosen by 1.6m users. The average ISA or SIPP transferred in is worth £110,000. It's where experienced investors bring their money. We handle the paperwork, you just confirm the move. Faster transfers mean your money stays invested longer. We pass those savings on to you; we don't charge account fees…from freetrade.io

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