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Webull vs Interactive Investor : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Webull

Webull

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Interactive Investor

Interactive Investor

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Self-directed retail brokerage platform

None

Years of Existence / Established Year

2017

1995

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

20 Million

over 430,000


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

SEC, FINRA

FCA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

2024 Global Private Banking Awards

Best Stocks and Shares ISA - The Times Money Mentor Awards 2024 Boring Money Best Buy ISA - AIC Shareholder Engagement Award 2024 Boring Money Best Buy Pension - AIC Shareholder Engagement Award 2024 Best online stock broker 2023 - ADVFN International Financial Awards

Security Measures

SIPC, FIDC, Apex Clearing Corp upto $150 million

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

No


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

3,300 ETFs including OTC, Margin, Index options, US treasuries bonds

43,000 + funds, Shares, Glits

Currency Pairs

No

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

No

CFDs

No

No

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

Yes

Yes

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

Yes

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

No

MT5

No

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps

Online ii Community - for social trading

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes only Web


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Individual, IRA, Futures, Advisor, Entity

Trading Account SIPP Stocks & Shares ISA Junior ISA Cash Savings Managed ISA Joint Trading Account Company Account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

Euro 250

Leverage Available

4:1 to 2:1

Info not available

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited number of day trades

Varies for each product

Commission (per account type)

$0

Monthly fee ISA / Trading account - £ 4.99 for investment upto £ 50,000 - £ 11.99 (no limit) SIPP - £ 5.99 for investment upto £50,000 - £12.99 (no limit) ISA + Trading Account + SIPP - £ 9.99 for investment upto £75,000 - £ 21.99 (no limit)

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners, Active and passive investor

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank linking, ACH, Wire Transfer, Debit card funding, Recurring deposit

Cash savings Ac - Bank transfer Debit cards Cheque Payit from Natwest

Withdrawal Methods

ACH withdrawals

Bank Transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

No

No


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars and Live Events, Trading Simulator, Financial Insights and Research

StockScreener - Intuitive tool to explore the markets


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Regulatory Transaction Fee- $0.0000278*Total $ Trade Amount, Regulatory Fee- $0.000166 * Total Trade Volume Min $0.01 per - Max $8.30 per, CAT Regulatory Fees- $0.000052 * Total Trade Volume, Low-Priced Securities- $0.0002 per share, F-stocks (foreign settlement)- Buys: $5.00 per trade, Sells: $0.05 per trade, liquidity Charge- Minimum Overnight Interest Rate: 15% Fee: $250, CAT Regulatory Fees- Buys & Sells: $0.00000072 * Total Trade Volume

UK & US shares, funds, ETFs, bonds and gilts - £3.99, Other international shares - £9.99 / £5.99 (Super Investor), Dividend reinvestment - £0.99, For value over £100,000 - 0.04% of trade value, Buying / Selling other international shares - £9.99, For value over £25,000 - 0.10% of trade value, International trading fees for super investors - £5.99

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Info not available

Per Lot Fees

NA

£ 3.99 per trade

Options Contract Fees

$0.10 per contract

NA

Futures Contract Fees

$1.50

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

1.50%

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

4:1

Info not available


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

Super Investor plan - £ 19.99 per month Super Investor + SIPP = £29.99 per month

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

NA

Statement or Document Fee

$2 for each confirmation, $5 for each account statement, and $2.5 for each prospectus mailing

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

Administrative charges Share certificate withdrawal - £ 35 + VAT - Per certificate Failed payments or late settlement - £ 25 Paper documents - £ 3 + VAT per document Contract notes sent by post - £ 1.50 + VAT per document VCTs processing charge - £ 30 per application

Deposit Fee

$8 for deposits in the U.S., $12.5 for international deposits

£ 0

Currency Conversion Fee

$10

Value converted FX charge £ 0 - £ 24,999.99 1.5% £ 25,000 - £ 49,999.99 1.25% £ 50,000 - £ 99,999.99 1.00% £ 100,000 - £ 599,999.99 0.50% £ 600,000 or more 0.25%

Withdrawal Fee

$25 for withdrawals in the U.S, and $45 for international withdrawals

Urgent withdrawals cost - £15


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Pre-market trading from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM EST

UK- Pre-market: 7 AM - 9:30 AM After-hours: 4:05 PM - 8 PM


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

7.45am to 5.30pm (GMT) Monday - Friday

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

E-mail: [email protected], call :1-888-828-0618, in app chat

Tel: 0345 607 6001 From abroad: +44 113 346 2309

Support Languages

15+

1


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

44 Wall Street, New York City

Leeds One Embankment, Neville Street, Leeds, LS1 4DW

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
Both Webull and interactive investor offer affordable fee structures, but Webull generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas interactive investor shines with bundled research and platform access.
Webull uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. interactive investor goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
If you're looking for platform speed and ease of execution, Webull delivers a smooth experience. interactive investor , however, is tailored toward traders who want deeper analysis tools and portfolio insights.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, Webull may be ideal. For casual investors, interactive investor offers a low-barrier entry.