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AJ Bell vs Dodl by AJ Bell

Detailed comparison of fees, features and products

AJ Bell logo
4.1
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Dodl by AJ Bell logo
4
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Feature Comparison

Feature ComparisonAJ BellDodl by AJ Bell
Wide Offering
Fractional Shares
Auto-Invest / DCA
Cash Interest (AER)
UK Support
Tax Certificate (CTC)
FSCS Protected (£85k)
Score
6/7
6/7

Fee Comparison

Fee ComparisonAJ BellDodl by AJ Bell
Platform & Dealing Fees£5 (£1.50 regular)£0 dealing fee
Tax Wrappers (ISA/SIPP)£1.50£0 dealing fee
Crypto FeeN/AN/A
FX Fee1%N/A (GBP only)
Inactivity FeeNoneNone
Deposit FeeFreeFree
Withdrawal FeeFreeFree
Min. Deposit00

Product Range

Product RangeAJ BellDodl by AJ Bell
Stocks9,000+50+ curated
ETFs2,000+50+ curated
Funds2,000+Curated selection
Bonds100+via ETFs
Crypto00

Pros & Cons

AJ Bell

Pros

  • ISA + LISA + SIPP + JISA available
  • Platform Fee: 0.25%/year
  • Regular investing: £1.50/trade
  • FCA regulated + FSCS protected
  • Good cash interest rates
  • Balance between cost and service

Cons

  • FX Fee: 1% (expensive for US)
  • No fractional shares
  • Higher fees than neobrokers
  • Platform feels traditional
Dodl by AJ Bell

Pros

  • ISA + LISA + SIPP available
  • Platform Fee: 0.15% (min £1/mo)
  • £0 dealing fees
  • FCA regulated + FSCS protected (AJ Bell)
  • Cash interest available
  • Simple app from trusted provider

Cons

  • Limited investment universe
  • Curated stocks only (no full market)
  • Not for active traders
  • Basic research tools

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