See which platform actually ranks #1 before you sign up.
We score every broker, robo-advisor and investing app on real fees, regulation and features — then show you the winner, with the receipts.
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The ranking you can actually check
Scored on real numbers
Fees, spreads, minimum deposits and app ratings — the measurable figures, weighted against each list's stated criteria and shown side by side.
Regulation, verified
Every platform's licence is checked against the regulator's public register, so you know who's authorised before you move a penny.
Refreshed, not frozen
Rankings update on a schedule and every value carries an "as of" date. If a figure can't be verified, we show a dash — never a guess.
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Gather the facts
We pull each platform's real fees, spreads, minimum deposit, account types and regulation — every value sourced and dated.
Score on stated criteria
Each list weighs those figures against published criteria to compute a score and rank. Paying us never changes the order.
Visit & decide
Head to the platform's official site through a clearly disclosed referral link, and open an account on your own terms.
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