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Lightyear vs RoboMarkets

Lightyear or RoboMarkets – which is better for UK traders 2024? Compare Lightyear and RoboMarkets in this detailed breakdown of their platforms, features and fees.

Lightyear vs RoboMarkets Comparison Table 2024
Lightyear	RoboMarkets

4.5	3
Lightyear is ranked #112 among UK brokers.	RoboMarkets is ranked #65 among CFD brokers.
Review	Review
Lightyear is a trading app that offers multi-currency investing with low-commission US, EU and UK stocks, no commission on ETF trades, and the chance to earn high interest on uninvested USD, GBP and EUR. The firm launched in 2015 and UK retail traders will be registered under the Lightyear Financial Ltd entity. This company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), license number 955739. Capital at risk	We do not recommend RoboMarkets. Customer Service performed very badly in our experience. RoboMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex, CFD and stock broker aimed at traders from Europe. The broker offers thousands of instruments across six asset classes and provides access to four leading platforms, including MetaTrader 4. With ECN pricing, Cent accounts and algorithmic trading tools, RoboMarkets caters to a range of trading strategies and investing styles.
Capital at risk
Pros
Lightyear offers a user-friendly trading app with thousands of global equities The investing app has been featured in the Financial Times & CNBC Low-cost trading with no hidden fees or inactivity penalties Traders can earn interest on uninvested cash Low starting deposit of just $1 for new investors	Wide selection of flexible and fee-free payment methods, including bank cards and e-wallets in multiple currencies Remote VPS server with 24/7 high-speed connection, ideal for traders using Expert Advisors Raw ECN spreads from 0 pips alongside low to zero commissions on popular markets Reputable CySEC license means traders receive excellent fund safety measures Trading platforms will suit a range of strategies such as scalping and algo trading No inactivity fee or account maintenance charges Automated dividend payments Fractional stock trading
Cons
Platform features are basic and won't meet the needs of seasoned traders Limited range of instruments with no forex trading No demo account for prospective users No MetaTrader 4 integration No copy trading service	European traders only Very weak customer support Withdrawal fees apply to various methods Small selection of educational materials compared to other brokers
Awards
	Safest European Broker - London Trader Show Awards Best Mobile Trading Platform - Professional Trader Awards Best ECN Broker (Europe) - Global Brands Magazine Awards Most Trusted European Broker - Global Forex Awards Retail Best Indices Broker - International Business Magazine Awards
FCA Regulated
No List of FCA Regulated Brokers	No List of FCA Regulated Brokers
Instruments
Stocks, ETFs	Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, ETFs
Demo Account
No	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$1	$100
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Debit Card Google Pay Wire Transfer	Credit Cards ecoPayz FasaPay Mastercard Neteller PayPal Rapid Transfer Skrill Visa WebMoney Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSA	CySEC
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
iOS App Rating

Android App Rating

Margin Trading
No	Yes
MetaTrader 4
No	Yes
MetaTrader 5
No	Yes
cTrader
No	No
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	Yes
Autochartist
No	No
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
No	No
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	Yes
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Auto Trading
	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	RoboMarkets offers a bespoke copy trading service - CopyFX. Clients can use the broker's leaderboard to pick traders and strategies to follow.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP	USD EUR GBP CHF PLN CZK
Commodities
	Gold Silver Natural Gas
CFD
	Trade all markets via CFDs, with retail leverage up to 1:30. With the RStocks Trader account, clients can access over 12,000 CFDs with algorithmic analysis tools and intuitive charts.
Leverage
	1:30 (Retail), 1:300 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
	0.5
GBPUSD Spread<
	2.0
Oil Spread
	4.4
Stocks Spread
	Variable
Forex
	Start trading on dozens of currencies at RoboMarkets with powerful analysis tools and pattern recognition technology. 35+ currency pairs are available with tight spreads from 0 pips and rapid market execution. You can also utilise the broker's forex news alerts and economic calendar.
Assets
	35+
GBPUSD Spread
	2.0
EURUSD Spread
	1.4
EURGBP Spread
	1.6

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