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Lightyear Review, Pricing, and Features
Lightyear is a low-cost UK and European investing app for stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, crypto, ready-made plans, multi-currency cash, and light AI-assisted investing workflows. It is useful when brokerage execution and transparent fees matter, but it is not a full equity research terminal, custom factor screener, or backtesting platform.
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Pricing
Free · 4 plans
Free account
US stock order
UK stock order
EUR-denominated stock, bond, ETN, or ETC order
Key features
- Invest in US, UK, and European stocks, with fractional availability where supported.
- Use ETF access with no Lightyear execution or custody fee, while still accounting for fund manager fees.
- Hold GBP, USD, and EUR in a multi-currency account to reduce repeated FX conversions.
- Use ready-made plans or build custom plans for recurring structured investing.
- Access Lightyear AI and in-app tools for lighter research support around investable assets.
- Plan around explicit transaction fees: FX, stock orders, crypto orders, card deposits, and LEI fees are separate from the free account.
- Check country availability, entity terms, tax handling, and investor protection before opening an account.
- Treat Lightyear as a broker and investing app, not personalized advice, a tax-lot optimizer, or a professional research terminal.
Data partners
Lightyear states US securities are held with Alpaca, which is FINRA-regulated and an SIPC member.
Lightyear says customer funds are held partly in AAA-rated BlackRock money market funds and cash at authorized institutions.
Lightyear says customer funds are held partly in J.P. Morgan Asset Management money market funds and cash at authorized institutions.
FAQ
Is Lightyear free?
Lightyear is free to use. Visit the vendor site for the latest limits and onboarding details.
Who is Lightyear best for?
Lightyear is built for Retail Traders, Long-term Investors, and Index/Passive Investors. It suits beginner and intermediate users.
What platforms and connections does Lightyear support?
You can use Lightyear on Web and Mobile.
Which markets does Lightyear cover?
Lightyear covers North America and Europe. Examples include US, GB, and EE. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Funds, and Cryptos. Identifiers include Ticker.
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