Broker Updates

Trading 212 launches ISA wrapper for UK users

The UK Stocks and Shares ISA is now available. EU accounts are unaffected. The new account type allows UK investors to shelter up to £20,000 per year from capital gains and dividend tax.

Scalable Capital reduces Prime+ subscription to €2.99/month

Previously €4.99/month, the Prime+ plan (which includes unlimited commission-free trading) has dropped to €2.99. Existing subscribers are automatically moved to the new price.

DEGIRO expands core selection with 8 new Vanguard funds

Eight additional Vanguard UCITS ETFs have been added to the core selection, qualifying for one free trade per month. The list now includes VWCE, VUSA, VEUR, and several bond ETFs.

XTB confirms commission-free ETF trading is now permanent

What began as a promotional offer in 2023 has been confirmed as a permanent feature. ETF and stock trading up to €100,000/month carries zero commission. Above that threshold, 0.2% applies.

eToro increases FX conversion spread on EUR/USD pairs

The conversion spread for EUR/USD transactions has increased from 1.25% to 1.50%. This affects investors buying USD-denominated assets. EUR-denominated ETFs are unaffected.

IBKR introduces IBKR Lite for European retail investors

A simplified, lower-fee account tier targeting retail investors. Commissions are slightly higher than IBKR Pro but the interface is significantly more accessible. Margin rates remain the same.

Revolut adds 200+ new ETFs to its investment catalogue

The investment product now includes a wider range of UCITS ETFs, including several Amundi and DWS products not previously available. Fractional ETF investing remains supported.

Lightyear cuts FX fee from 0.35% to 0.20%

Lightyear has reduced its FX conversion fee, making it more competitive for investors buying non-EUR assets. The platform still charges a small custody fee on stock positions but not on ETFs.