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Dodl by AJ Bell vs Interactive Brokers
Detailed comparison of fees, features and products
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BROKER ONLYFeature Comparison
| Feature Comparison | Dodl by AJ Bell | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Offering | ||
| Fractional Shares | ||
| Auto-Invest / DCA | ||
| Cash Interest (AER) | ||
| UK Support | ||
| Tax Certificate (CTC) | ||
| FSCS Protected (£85k) | ||
| Score | 6/7 | 7/7 |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Comparison | Dodl by AJ Bell | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Platform & Dealing Fees | £0 dealing fee | From £3/trade |
| Tax Wrappers (ISA/SIPP) | £0 dealing fee | From £3/trade |
| Crypto Fee | N/A | 0.12-0.18% |
| FX Fee | N/A (GBP only) | 0.03% |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free (1/month) |
| Min. Deposit | 0 | 0 |
Product Range
| Product Range | Dodl by AJ Bell | Interactive Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 50+ curated | 150+ markets worldwide |
| ETFs | 50+ curated | 13,000+ |
| Funds | Curated selection | 40,000+ |
| Bonds | via ETFs | 1M+ |
| Crypto | 0 | 4 (BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH) |
Pros & Cons
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
Pros
- Stocks & Shares ISA now available
- FX Fee: 0.03% (best in UK for USD)
- FCA regulated + FSCS protected
- Cash Interest: 4.8%+ (on $10k+)
- DCA + fractional shares
- Best for heavy US stock buyers
Cons
- Dealing fees from £3
- Complex platform for beginners
- High cash interest requires large balance
- SIPP via third parties only